Bluetoothing: A Dangerous and Ineffective Method
Bluetoothing, also known as flashblooding, is a practice where individuals inject someone else's drug-laced blood to try to get high.
This method is a near-perfect way to spread HIV and will not deliver a high.
History of Needle Accidents
Before AIDS became a manageable condition, medical professionals feared needlestick accidents, which occurred frequently.
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimated 600,000 needlestick accidents per year.
- The CDC estimated 385,000 needlestick accidents per year.
Needle Exchange Programs
Needle exchange programs, a form of harm reduction, began in Europe in the 1980s to prevent IV drug users from spreading the virus.
In the US, these programs were initiated in the late 1980s due to concerns that they would encourage drug use.
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Author's summary: Bluetoothing is a dangerous and ineffective method for getting high.