Болести на зависност како ризичен предизвик во адолесценцијата

Abstract

Adolescence as a developmental period is vulnerable in many aspects. Such vulnerability makes adolescents susceptible to developing addictive diseases. The research was conducted by examining 100 users of the Center for Addictions, PHI General Hospital Kumanovo with a questionnaire application. The obtained results speak in favor of the first contact with psychoactive substances and the initial regular use of psychoactive substances during adolescence, with the highest frequency in post-adolescence/early maturity (18-21 years) and peak around 19 years of age. The discussion compares the results with other official results and makes recommendations for the period for prevention and early detection strategies.