Understanging Health Risks
Abstaining From Risk Behaviors
The only way to avoid the consequences of some of the most serious risk behaviors is to practice abstinence. ABSTINENCE is avoiding harmful behaviors. This includes the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Abstaining from many harmful activities and substances helps to avoid negative and/or legal consequences. Negative substance use often isolates a person from family and friends and has a negative effect on social health.