By treating yourself with self-respect and avoiding risky behaviors, you gain the power to take hold of your future.

Abstinence is making an informed choice not to participate in at-risk behaviors, such as:

:: pre-marital sex (anal, vaginal, and oral)
:: smoking
:: drug and alcohol use

By choosing not to participate in at-risk behaviors, you are choosing FREEDOM.

You have the FREEDOM to fulfill your dreams and plan for your future.

Teens 15 years and older who use alcohol are:

7 times more likely to have sexual intercourse than those who don’t drink

2 times more likely to have sex with 4 or more partners

more likely to become pregnant, cause pregnancy or contract an STD

and 75% of all teens first sexual intercourse experience involves alcohol

Teens 15 years and older who use drugs are:

5 times more likely to have sexual intercourse

3 times more likely to have sex with 4 or more partners