Акценти от личностните характеристики на младежи употребяващи психоактивни вещества
Emphasis on the Personality Characteristics of Adolescents in the Use of Psychoactive Substances

Summary/Abstract: The topic of modern society, known for its very serious consequences, the use of alcohol and drugs among young people is also related to the development of the personality, their physical and mental health, problems with legislation and a number of other social problems. According to data obtained at the end of 2022, 18.8% adolescents in the country stated that they had used a narcotic substance at least once in their life; 13.7% noted that they had used some narcotic substance in the last 12 months. The article examines theories of substance use disorders and some behavioral characteristics of adolescent injection drug users. The aim of the research is to look for interrelationships with socio-demographic factors and characteristics related to the abuse and dependence of alcohol and drugs, with a view to improving the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these adolescents. From the research done among young people who use psychoactive substances, an increase above the norm on the scale of psychopathic deviation is reported. This defines these youth as impulsive, with a low tolerance for monotony and boredom, defiant and hostile, with shallow relationships and emotional reactions of guilt and shame.

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