Quick Reference: Drug Use and Risky Behavior
The following information is excerpted from the resources compiled as part of Drugstory's Special Feature "Drug Use and Risky Behavior"
Sex, Drugs and Teens Fact Sheet
Discusses the connection between and consequences of adolescent substance use and risky sexual behavior. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Online Resources: Sex, Drugs and Teens
A comprehensive list of online resources and links to expert information on drugs and risky behavior. (Adobe Acrobat File)
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation http://www.kff.org This non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation is an independent voice and source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public.
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing teen pregnancy.
Sex and Drugs (January 2003) Gives facts and statistics on the effects of drugs on teen sexual behavior which can lead to teen pregnancy.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/ Develops and applies disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities to improve the health of people in the United States.
2001 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance - United States (June 2002) Results from a survey of high school students regarding health risk behaviors. Has information on adolescent substance use, sexual activity, and alcohol and drug use during their last sexual encounter.
