Alcohol & Other Drugs Lead to Risky Sex

Everyone knows that abusing alcohol and other drugs is bad for adults and teens.  Car crashes involving alcohol are the number one killer of teens in this country.  But, do your clients know that using alcohol and other drugs can lead to risky sex?   Teens who use alcohol and other drugs are more likely to make decisions about sex that aren’t safe. 

• They are more likely to put themselves in a dangerous situation.
• They are more likely to have unplanned sex.
• They are more likely to have sex without birth control.
• They are more likely to have sex without condoms.  Teens who use alcohol and other drugs have higher rates of HIV and other STDs.

Ask all your young clients about their alcohol and other drug use.  Provide information in your waiting area on drug use & sex.  Provide referrals to these helpful hotlines:
• 1-800-448-3000 (the Girls and Boys Town National Hotline)
• 1-800-NCA-CALL (National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Hopeline)