HIV/AIDS and Drugs

Drug treatment is disease prevention. Drug treatment reduces likelihood of HIV infection by 6 fold in injecting drug users. Drug treatment presents opportunities for screening, counseling, and referral

• Treatment is less expensive than not treating or incarceration

• Every Ksh 100 invested in treatment yields up to Ksh 700 in reduced crime-related costs

• Savings can exceed costs by 12:1 when health care costs are included

• Reduced interpersonal conflicts

• Improved workplace productivity

• Fewer drug-related accidents