intravenous drug use

Intravenous drug use involves injecting a substance directly into a vein using a syringe and needle. This method delivers the drug quickly into the bloodstream, leading to rapid effects. It is often used with substances like opioids or other illicit drugs. While it can produce intense effects, intravenous use carries significant health risks, including infections (like HIV or hepatitis), vein damage, and overdose. Proper sterile techniques are crucial to reduce infection risk, but using drugs this way remains dangerous and can lead to dependency and serious health complications.