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According to the Surgeon General’s Report Facing Addiction in America 1 , the misuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs is a growing problem in the United States. Although substance misuse can occur at any age, the teenage and young adult years are particularly critical at-risk periods. Research shows that the majority of adults who meet the criteria for having a substance use disorder started using substances during their teen and young adult years. Teen substance use is also associated with sexual risk behaviors that put young people at risk for HIV, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and pregnancy. 2 , 7 To address these issues, more needs to be done to lessen risks and increase protective factors for teens.
Studies conducted among teens have identified an association between substance use and sexual risk behaviors such as ever having sex, having multiple sex partners, not using a condom, and pregnancy before the age of 15 years of age. 2 , 7
Researchers have found that as the frequency of substance use increases, the likelihood of sex and the number of sex partners also increases. 3 In addition, studies show that sexual risk behaviors increase in teens who use alcohol, and are highest among students who use marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs (such as sedatives, opioids, and stimulants), and other illicit drugs. Teens who reported no substance use are the least likely to engage in sexual risk-taking. 4
According to the 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), 40% of high school students have ever had intercourse and 29% of high school students are currently sexually active. Of the students who are currently sexually active, 19% drank alcohol or used drugs before last sexual intercourse. 5
Of the students who are currently sexually active:
Substance use and sexual risk behaviors share some common underlying factors that may predispose teens to these behaviors. Because substance use clusters with other risk behaviors, it is important to learn whether precursors can be determined early to help identify youth who are most at risk.
Primary prevention approaches that are most effective are those that address common risk factors. Prevention programs for substance use and sexual risk behaviors should include a focus on individuals, peers, families, schools, and communities. When students’ school environments are supportive and their parents are engaged in their lives, they are less likely to use alcohol and drugs and engage in sexual behaviors that put them at risk for HIV, STDs, or pregnancy. 6
Common risk factors for substance use and sexual risk behaviors include:
For primary prevention activities targeting substance use and sexual risk behaviors to be effective, they should include: 6
CDC is engaging in a variety of efforts to develop strategies to combat substance use and sexual risk behaviors among teens. Some efforts include:
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Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality, hypersexuality disorder or sexual addiction. It's an excessive preoccupation with sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that is difficult to control, causes you distress, or negatively affects your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life.
Compulsive sexual behavior may involve a variety of commonly enjoyable sexual experiences. Examples include masturbation, cybersex, multiple sexual partners, use of pornography or paying for sex. When these sexual behaviors become a major focus in your life, are difficult to control, and are disruptive or harmful to you or others, they may be considered compulsive sexual behavior.
No matter what it's called or the exact nature of the behavior, untreated compulsive sexual behavior can damage your self-esteem, relationships, career, health and other people. But with treatment and self-help, you can learn to manage compulsive sexual behavior.
Some indications that you may be struggling with compulsive sexual behavior include:
Seek help if you feel you've lost control of your sexual behavior, especially if your behavior causes problems for you or other people. Compulsive sexual behavior tends to escalate over time, so get help when you first recognize there may be a problem.
As you decide whether to seek professional help, ask yourself:
Seeking help for compulsive sexual behavior can be difficult because it's such a deeply personal matter. Try to:
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Although the causes of compulsive sexual behavior are unclear, they may include:
Compulsive sexual behavior can occur in both men and women, though it may be more common in men. It can also affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Factors that may increase risk of compulsive sexual behavior include:
Also, an increased risk of compulsive sexual behavior may occur in people who have:
Compulsive sexual behavior can have many negative consequences that affect both you and others. You may:
Because the cause of compulsive sexual behavior isn't known, it's not clear how it might be prevented, but a few things may help keep this type of behavior in check:
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