Stimulants (Meth) Vein info- how to care for, and how to know if they're collapsed?

[TweakerBirdie]

I have 2 questions.
*The first one, is what are some tips on properly caring for your veins when you're an IV meth user? I shoot up 2 or 3 times a day, usually in my inner elbows and feet, and usually 0.1g to 0.2g per shot.
*The second question, is how can you tell if your veins are collapsed? Are collapsed veins the ones that you can see, but no matter how hard you try to hit them you can't get them to register? Or am I completely wrong on that? Basically, I want to know how to tell where/if I have collapsed veins.

Thanks to everyone that answers! I appreciate it.

 

[mrflowers00]

if your vein collapsed your not likely to be able to see it anymore or feel it for that matter and don't you think that shooting meth 3 times a day is a bit excessive i can do a shot at 6AM and i'm not very likely to sleep that night

 

[TweakerBirdie]

It is excessive, but I like to keep my rush going, instead of just having the high. And I have been working on cutting it down to only twice a day. One in the morning, once in the night. I was just doing that many shots because I was getting it for free, and I really, really want to do it again right away after my rush goes away. I'm working on it though
And thanks for the info about collapsed veins. I appreciate it.

 

[Mr.Scagnattie]

The most important aspects of vein care, no matter what you're injecting, is to:

-Rotate sites frequently
-Use a fresh needle for every injection
-Loosen your tourniquet prior to injecting
-Be gentle
-Use the proper sized needles for the area you are IV'ing in

As far as detecting a collapsed vein, when it first happens, there is usually extra bruising. You normally wont see the vein anymore either. A good indication is if it's a spot you've used many times over and you just can't register any blood no matter what you do. The vein is gone.

This can be avoided though if the steps I mentioned above are taken.

 

[TweakerBirdie]

The most important aspects of vein care, no matter what you're injecting, is to:

-Rotate sites frequently
-Use a fresh needle for every injection
-Loosen your tourniquet prior to injecting
-Be gentle
-Use the proper sized needles for the area you are IV'ing in

As far as detecting a collapsed vein, when it first happens, there is usually extra bruising. You normally wont see the vein anymore either. A good indication is if it's a spot you've used many times over and you just can't register any blood no matter what you do. The vein is gone.

This can be avoided though if the steps I mentioned above are taken.

Thank you so much for the tips They're super good. I'll make sure to follow all of them. Is a 29 gauge long insulin syringe okay for injecting in general? Should I get the 30's or 31's next time I buy?

 

[Mr.Scagnattie]

Thank you so much for the tips They're super good. I'll make sure to follow all of them. Is a 29 gauge long insulin syringe okay for injecting in general? Should I get the 30's or 31's next time I buy?

29's aren't bad, but obviously the smaller the better. If you are using in your hands or wrists, 30 or 31's are better. Also, look into the short tip 8mm ones. They do less damage and make hitting smaller veins easier.

 

[TweakerBirdie]

29's aren't bad, but obviously the smaller the better. If you are using in your hands or wrists, 30 or 31's are better. Also, look into the short tip 8mm ones. They do less damage and make hitting smaller veins easier.

So I should get 31 gauge shorts next time?