Because crystal contains so many toxic chemicals, there is no real "safe" way to use crystal. There are health risks with each method. And no matter how you use it, you can still become addicted.

METHOD

RISKS

SWALLOWING

 

SNORTING
  • Membrane and tissue damage inside nose.

SMOKING

 

  • Tissue damage inside mouth, throat, and lungs
INJECTING
(into vein)

MUSCLING
(injecting into muscle)

 

  • Not recommended with crystal
  • Extremely painful
  • Very high risk for abscesses and tissue infections
SKIN POPPING
(injecting under skin)
  • Not recommended with crystal
  • Extremely painful
  • Very high risk for abscesses and tissue infections
KEISTERING
(anal injection)
"Butt whacks, booty bumps"
  • Serious damage to anal tissue and membranes
  • Can lead to intestinal cramping, bowel problems
  • Increased risk of HIV, STDs, hepatitis B from anal tissue damage

 

NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service. We provide information and services to gay and bisexual men who use methamphetamine to reduce health risks associated with use. Gay and bi men who use crystal are involved at all levels of our program, including Peer Education.

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