How to use a Tourniquet

Written by Nigel Brunsdon on 29 November 2009. Posted in Equipment

The bulk of injectors coming into NSP are either using tourniquets, or have got to the stage where they’re groin injecting because they say they ‘have no veins left’. But from my experience most people lack basic knowledge on how to correctly use a tourniquet.

Information about what makes a good tourniquet and how to use it can give really effective fast results for injectors and help prevent the progression to higher risk sites like the groin.

Twitter Basics

Written by Nigel Brunsdon on 14 September 2009. Posted in Equipment

Twitter is an incredibly useful tool for both networking and sharing information, but for new starters it can seem like an intimidating sea of noise. Hopefully this quick guide will help you get the most from it.

Acidifiers Advice (Part 1)

Written by Nigel Brunsdon on 03 May 2007. Posted in Equipment

Not all acids are created equal, but they do all have risks.

'Brown' heroin (ie Afghan heroin sold in Europe) and crack cocaine both require the user to 'cook down' their drug with an acidifier if they are going to be injected. But which are the best options and what's the advice that we should be giving along with them?

Acidifiers Advice (Part 2)

Written by Nigel Brunsdon on 04 May 2007. Posted in Equipment

In a previous article I spoke about the differences between 'bad' acids like lemon juice and good commercially available acids. In this short article I'm going to explain the differences between the two main acids available in needle exchanges to injectors, and what advice we should be giving people who are using them.