Needle/Syringe Distribution Across the Province
Over 8 million in 2013 - up from 4.18 million in 2006.
Map credit: Mieke Fraser, BCCDC
Population rate of needle/syringe distribution varies by health authority. Vancouver Coastal Health had the highest rate and Fraser Health the lowest (at 450 and < 50 needles per 100 population respectively).
New Cookers Include Sterile Filters
Using filters lowers the risk of injecting unwanted particles into your body.
- Retains less of your product
- Improved filtration
- Sterile to reduce cotton fever
Get instructions on how to use the filters >>
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