Family Planning Plus

No, alcohol does not decrease the effectiveness of the Depo-Provera injection. However, alcohol use does affect your perceptions, judgement and decision making skills. Those people, especially teens, who drink alcohol are more likely to participate in sexually risky behaviors. People under the influence of alcohol (or drugs) may not be thinking clearly about the consequences of sexual activity, especially if its unprotected sex: pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, to name a few. Several studies have shown a coorelation between alcohol use and regretted sexual activity. Being drunk or high also makes one more vulnerable, increasing the chances of sexual assault.

So, although alcohol use won’t affect the effectiveness of birth control, alcohol use does have an impact on sexual activity and health. If you have any further questions or concern, please call one of our clinics for free information.