safe?

We hear about teens drinking and see a lot about alcohol in movies and TV. But what’s real about underage drinking? Check-out Katie’s story and figure out truth vs. myth.

Katie: HEY AMY! OMG you wouldn’t believe what happened at Blake’s party last night!

Amy: What, what, what?!?!

Katie: So Nick and I were just chilling at the party. We started drinking and we ended up doing it.

Amy: Hey, I thought you were going to wait.

Katie: Yeah, I was. But, we started drinking and you know…

Amy: Wait, were you safe?

Katie: Oh yeah, I’m on the pill.

Amy: But what about STDs?

Katie: Oh I never thought about that…but don’t worry I’m the only girl he’s slept with.

Amy: Hey, you know I like Nick. But what if he’s been with other girls?

safe?

True or False

1. If you are on the pill, you don’t have to worry about STDs.

False. The pill can help to prevent pregnancy. But, it doesn’t help to prevent STDs. Abstinence (not having sex) is the only 100% way to prevent STDs. Using a condom can also help to prevent STDs.

2. If I’ve had sex I should get tested for STDs.

True. If you find out you have an STD you can get treated.

3. Most teens in Hawai’i don’t drink.

True. 70% of teens in Hawai’i don’t drink.

(source: morethanyouthink.org)

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