Life & WellnessSleep-Deprived Teens More Apt to Drink, Smoke, and Have Unsafe SexSavePrintTeens smoke on the steps of Union Square park in New York on March 8, 2012. Benjamin Chasteen/Epoch TimesReuters10/15/2018|Updated: 10/15/2018 Teens who get too little sleep may be more likely to engage in risky behaviors like drinking, smoking, and unprotected sex than their peers who get enough rest at night, a study of U.S. high school students suggests. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMalinin Attends Pairs Event, Will Compete at World ChampionshipsFeb 15, 2026US Figure Skating Won’t Appeal Chock and Bates Ice Dance ResultsFeb 15, 2026US Men’s Ice Hockey Team Defeats Denmark for 2nd Win at Winter OlympicsFeb 14, 2026Former Olympians Rally Around Malinin After Shattering DefeatFeb 14, 2026Related TopicsteensSleep deprivationrisky behaviorCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare