The legal age of drinking alcohol differs from country-to-country. For example, alcohol is legal in the United Kingdom (UK) from the age of 18, but in the United States of America (USA) you need to be over the age of 21 to drink. It's a good idea to look at government guidelines to help you understand how much is considered a safe amount.2
There are many recreational drugs that are available, some of which are illegal, such as cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis. Others are legal or banned - these could be prescription drugs or drugs that contain one or more chemical substances that produce similar effects to illegal drugs, also known as a ‘legal high’.3
Having a few drinks or taking drugs can make us feel happy, relaxed and more confident. But drugs can change the way you feel and damage your health – especially if your aim is to get high or you mix them with alcohol.
If you binge drink or get drunk you will have far less control when it comes to making sensible decisions, such as using condoms and other contraception. This can increase your chances of pregnancy or getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), including HIV.
- See more at: http://www.avert.org/sex-stis/safer-sex-hiv/alcohol-drugs#sthash.NUChFxcF.dpuf
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