PORODICA I OVISNOST O PSIHOAKTIVNIM SUPSTANCAMA
FAMILY AND ADDICTION TO PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

Summary/Abstract: Addiction to psychoactive substances is a very complex system in which dominates the principle of interaction between the person, the environment and the psychoactive substance. Nevertheless, the development of addiction is largely attributed to the characteristics of the family environment. The family as a relevant socio-psychological factor with all its interaction models is important in almost all potentially negative and unfavorable influences on the formation and development of the personality and the protection of its mental health. Researching the issue of addiction to psychoactive substances, it is inevitable to state the importance of the family as a potential risk factor and a predictor of the occurrence and maintenance of addiction. Addiction to psychoactive substances can occur in any family. This work will present the negative factors and characteristics of family and family relationships as a risk factor for the abuse of psychoactive substances. Family miles and interpersonal relationships in the family are very important, if not crucial, both in the development of addiction and in its recovery. Addiction to psychoactive substances is said to be a "disease" of the family, and therefore parallel professional work with both the individual and his family is important. The family is a significant resource for the rehabilitation of addicts, but also help in maintaining the functionality of its rehabilitated member

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