One of the first factors surrounding stimulant use that identifies and describes that heighten risk for the contraction of the HIV virus are poverty stricken drug addicts. This category of persons are at a high risk of contraction because they are not aware of a proper guide to cleanliness when administering the drug using needles. Because they are financially unstable, whatever means are used to get that "high" ,they will use it . Possible contraction can come from unsterilized needles, open sores or wounds and even sexual intercourse. According to Erikson, both social and environmental forces we are exposed to influences our development stages. In this particular instance ,because of the poverty faced by this family, they have learnt to accept it in a negative way. Since the poverty issues remains unresolved ,having to deal with another possible crisis (HIV contraction) will prove to be more difficult .

Some students may use "club drugs" like Ecstasy to release after exams. The pressure they face during those times can be enormous and one way of releasing that pressure may be through that avenue. Since these drugs impairs your judgment about sexual activity and other drugs, they can find themselves hooked up with someone who may be a HIV potential candidate. Erickson argues that adolescents go through a period of development and during that development they will aspire to identity achievement (strong ego, stable, able to cope with changing environment). However, because the drug use have become a consistent part of the student life, it has blurred their judgments causing them to feel confused and act inappropriately .

Another factors surrounding stimulant use that heighten the risk for the contraction of the HIV virus is men who seek sexual passion with a sex worker. Most female sex workers engage in drug use to help them get through their night of