Is Administration Of Methamphetamine Into Finger Nails Possible?

Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2016

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Question : I am concerned my partner mAy have injected meth under his finger nail or tip! Is this possible?he is 49

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Yes many users inject meth in fingernails or tips. This may lead to local swelling, infection, inflammation and sometime even necrosis.

Hope I have answered your query,I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar