Image - a collage of four photos showing the degeneration of needles after use. The top left photo is a new needle looking sharp with no degeneration and the image bottom right shows a needle used six times with the tip curled under and metal peeling away.
more people should know this!
Wow!
This is why they tell you to never use the same needle more than once. That shit will get reeeeally uncomfortable to stick yourself with after a while. Not to mention the bacteria.
This is why I have two needles for my T shots, one for each leg.
This is also why I try my darnedest not to hesitate, cause I’d have to stick myself more than once, and then the needle will become a mess!Important for IV drug users of all sorts. If you inject illegal drugs, it’s worth finding a needle exchange for this exact reason (not to mention the hygiene too).
This image is at least 13 years old because it was shown to me when I was diagnosed with T1D. It’s pretty scary looking.