How do you care for an abscess from injecting meth?

I've never had an abscess, but I've been around a couple of people with them. One had terrible open sores on his arms that he would pierce and drain himself regularly (so gross); the other got pretty ill right after his showed up, and had to go to the ER for treatment. read more

HOSPITAL!!!!! An abscess from injecting whatever into your body should be treated medically and as quickly as possible. An abscessed itself is an infection and if you were trying to inject it that means it's very close to a vein. read more

(1) Always use a brand new syringe every time you inject. (2) Wash your hands first and then the injection site with warm, soapy water. Getting bacteria into the injection site is a leading cause of abscess. (3) Use an alcohol pad to cleanse the injection site. Take the alcohol pad and wipe back and forth where you plan to inject. read more