Alcohol & Drugs

Teens are under a lot of pressure to try alcohol and drugs. Find out what drugs and drinking do to you, how they affect your sexual decisions and how you can avoid them.

Doing Drugs: Not All It's Cracked Up to Be

By Mallika Michael, 17, Staff Writer

I spoke to two teenagers recently, who used to do drugs and stopped. Katie and Melissa have something else in common, too, like how and why they started. With more teens doing drugs, we figured we’d better tell their stories.

Frequently Asked Questions
My friend says all teens drink and it's no big deal. Is that true? What do drugs feel like? Is weed addictive? This guy I know says sex is better when he gets drunk first. Is that true? How can I protect myself from date rape?
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Resources
Here are some of the best Web sites, hotlines and books about drugs and alcohol.