The problem of initiation of drug use among young people and the prevention of the phenomenon Cover Image

Problem inicjacji narkotykowej wśród młodzieży oraz profilaktyka zjawiska
The problem of initiation of drug use among young people and the prevention of the phenomenon

Author(s): Tomasz Kowal
Subject(s): Psychology, Substance abuse and addiction, Welfare services
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: psychoactive drugs; prevention; initiation of drug use;

Summary/Abstract: Steadily increasing access to psychoactive drugs and often fascinated positive image of drugs, artificially created by the media and various subcultures requires drastic increase in prevention activities. The first contact with drugs usually falls on puberty and experiment with new experiences psycho physical. Often young people during this period seek to identify and accept their own „self” in society. Unfortunately, this creates a high risk of addiction to psychoactive substances.The publication trying to bring any circumstances and causes of first contact with the drug, the risks it may bring in the future and preventive measures to be taken to avoid or significantly reduce the phenomenon. The rest of the article is devoted to the treatment of addiction and prophylactic methods to prevent and largely can help to reduce the incidence of drug abuse.

  • Issue Year: XV/2015
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 111-119
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish