They're also more likely not to use a condom. Teens who drop out of school often use alcohol and drugs before and after they drop out. Dropping out can hurt your chances to be successful in life. This creates stress and makes it easier to develop alcohol and other drug problems. Making your own decisions is an important part of becoming an adult.
Girls feel the effects of alcohol more quickly, and health problems happen faster.
Cocaine increases your blood pressure. Both alcohol and cocaine increase your heart rate. When you use alcohol and cocaine together, your heart rate increases more than if you used either drug alone. Girls get HIV infection and AIDS more easily from boys than boys do from girls. They can also cause memory loss.