Why do people wrap tape around their arm when they shoot up heroin?

Is it something to do with blood flow?

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FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M

A magician puts tape on a balloon to stick a pin in it so it won't pop...maybe that's why.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

Oh I've seen that trick before.