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Table 2 Suggested contents of a 'safer crystal methamphetamine smoking' kit

From: Reducing widespread pipe sharing and risky sex among crystal methamphetamine smokers in Toronto: do safer smoking kits have a potential role to play?

Item

Reasons and comments

• 1-2 Pyrex or tempered glass pipes

• Lighter

• Scoops

• Scrappers

• Alcohol wipes

• To prevent breakage

• Torch lighters preferred

• To put crystal meth in bowl

• To scrape out residue

• To clean pipe after use

• For "chasing the dragon"

• Tin foil and straws

• Hand sanitizer

• Condoms

 

• Lubricant

• Mouthwash

• For oral hygiene concerns

• For cracked lips

• Lip balm

 

• Band-Aids

• Rubber mouthpieces

• Gum

• Electrolyte powder

• Educational pamphlet

• Many people would not use

• For dry mouth

• Since not eating much

• With information about health risks, crisis phone numbers, etc.