What The Research Says
- Consistent and correct use of condoms is extremely protective against STDs and pregnancy.
- If you are going to have sex, wearing a condom significantly reduces the odds of disease and unwanted pregnancy, just do it.
- A broad and varied body of evidence shows that smoking is responsible for increases in stress, a variety of health problems, cancer and an overall increased risk of premature death.
- Addictive drugs and similar substances have a wide array of dangerous physical and social side effects, and can often reduce your ability to make clear choices in other aspects of your life.
References
- Condoms and STDs: Fact Sheet for Public Health Personnel (CDC)
- 10 health benefits of stopping smoking (NHS)
- Addictive Substances Grid (Betty Ford Center)
The Choices
Risk Averse – Your lack of unwanted children, incipient lung cancer, and amphetamine induced psychosis is testament to what a wet blanket you truly are.
Score: -1 Risk
Risk Seek – Smoking? Drugs? Unprotected sex? YOLO mother-lover, YOLO.
Score: +1 Risk, -1 Health, -1 Wealth, -1 Happiness