This is the first video in a 5 part series I've named "Our Junky Forefathers". A photographic look back through the last 100 or so years at the evolution of drugs and our nation's attitude towards them. 
Since the hypodermic syringe was in invented in 1853, Morphine and Heroin Addicts have been determined to stick them in their veins, no matter the cost Beautifully crafted, glass, antique syringes conjure romantic imagery of our junky forefather's injection rituals . It kind of makes the modern disposable Terumo feel cheap and ceremonial.
Probably every junky who has picked up a needle has fantasized about using, or at least owning, an authentic turn of the century glass heroin syringe. I admit, I certainly have. They might not meet modern hygiene standards, but the detail and craftsmanship of these syringes is simply non-existent in today today disposable. Though their large gauge needles might make some modern junkies of less resolve might reconsider their RoA of choice. Would you brave an injection from one of these antique syringes?
Since the hypodermic syringe was in invented in 1853, Morphine and Heroin Addicts have been determined to stick them in their veins, no matter the cost Beautifully crafted, glass, antique syringes conjure romantic imagery of our junky forefather's injection rituals . It kind of makes the modern disposable Terumo feel cheap and ceremonial.
Probably every junky who has picked up a needle has fantasized about using, or at least owning, an authentic turn of the century glass heroin syringe. I admit, I certainly have. They might not meet modern hygiene standards, but the detail and craftsmanship of these syringes is simply non-existent in today today disposable. Though their large gauge needles might make some modern junkies of less resolve might reconsider their RoA of choice. Would you brave an injection from one of these antique syringes?