Drugs and alcohol have varying effects on our bodies and behaviors.  Many of the substances discussed in this section are known to lower inhibitions which can lead to increased high-risk sexual behaviors.  Some, as with methamphetamines, have been specifically linked to increase STD and HIV rates nationwide.  Please use the following pages as a guide to learn more about these drugs and their effects.

• Alcohol
• Cocaine
• Ecstacy
• GHB
• Methamphetamines
• Special K 

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