Drug Abuse Becomes HIV Time Bomb: How Addiction Fuels New Infections

Tuesday 29 July 2025By Venus CharumbiraEnvironment and Health Reporter Health authorities have sounded the alarm over the dangerous link between drug abuse and HIV infections, with researchers warning that substance users are increasingly vulnerable to both contracting and spreading the virus. The National AIDS Council (NAC) has identified drug-related behaviors—including needle-sharing and risky sexual activities—as key drivers of rising HIV cases. “Drug abuse creates a perfect environment for HIV transmission.

When people are intoxicated, they are more likely to share HIV-prone objects like needles or engage in unprotected sex,” said Douglas Moyo, NAC Programs Officer. What’s Driving Drug Abuse?

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