08/08/2026
IV drug use often comes with serious medical complications.
One of the most common issues we see is infection, often in the form of abscesses. Repeated IV use can damage veins, making it difficult to start an IV and increasing the risk of serious infections.
Abscesses can be treated with incision and drainage (I&D) and proper antibiotics to help control the infection. This is one of the critical benefits of receiving hospital-based care.
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Op**te Detox, IV Drug Use, Injection Drug Use, IV Drug Use Complications, Drug Use Infections, Abscess Infection, Infection Treatment, Incision And Drainage, IV Access, Vein Damage, Addiction Medicine, Substance Addiction