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The Juice: Information on safer gains.

If you decide to inject Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs (PIEDs) it is important to follow sterile injecting practices and seek medical advice if necessary. It is best to inject in a private space, as injecting with someone else in the room can lead to contamination of swabs and surfaces.

The information provided here is designed to help you inject as safely as possible, but it’s important to note that even when used correctly PIED use carries health risks and can lead to permanent health issues.

Information on this site is not intended to replace medical advice. We encourage all readers to seek independent medical advice before making any decisions based on the information provided on this website.

Being Safe

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Injecting safely

You should always use new, sterile equipment. Re-using equipment increases the risk of contamination and bacterial infection. You can get sterile injecting equipment for injecting PIEDs at any primary needle and syringe outlet...
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Blood tests

If you inject or take PIEDs, it is important to seek medical advice and get regular blood tests. Ideally, you will find a doctor who is knowledgeable and able to help you...
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Health Risks

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Blood borne viruses

Blood borne viruses (BBVs) are transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. While research suggests that people who inject PIEDs typically do not share needles, there are other ways BBV transmission can occur. Key risks...
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Bacterial and fungal infections

Bacterial and fungal infections can occur because of poor injecting technique, contaminated drugs or unsterile injecting equipment or injection site on your body. It is important you use new sterile needles, syringes,...
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Side effects

All drugs (prescription or otherwise) can carry side effects. It’s important to understand what can happen, how to manage it and when to seek help. People who use performance and image enhancing...
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About PIEDs

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How PIEDs work

Anabolic steroids – ‘roids, gear, juice Anabolic-androgenic steroids are synthetic hormones that imitate testosterone. They can be taken as an injection, tablets, gels or a pump. Steroids are used due to their...
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PIEDs Cycles

People often take anabolic steroids in cycles to prevent tolerance to the drugs, reduce side effects and allow natural testosterone production to resume. Cycles mean you take steroids for a period of...
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PIEDs and the law

It is illegal to manufacture, import, possess, use or supply steroids without a prescription or medical practitioner licence. The penalties for illegally administering steroids varies for every Australian state and territory. It...
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