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EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN ADOLESCENTS: PERSPECTIVE OF PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SOCIAL WORKERS

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Hadi Ali Hassan Almansour, Ali Hussein Shawil Al-Mahamad, Nasser Hussein Saleh Al Zabid, Malhaz Saleh Hamad Al-Mahamad, Hammam Nasser Yahya Al Hammam, Falah Ali Almanajam, Misfer Abdulrahman Alyami, Mohammed Hadi Al Mansour
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2022.11.12.319

Abstract

The issue of substance abuse among adolescents is a growing concern in contemporary society, posing serious risks to their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Hence, it is imperative to establish effective interventions to combat this problem and provide essential support to young individuals grappling with substance abuse. The purpose of this research is to investigate the risk factors, difficulties, and contemporary therapies that social workers and psychologists are using to address adolescent substance misuse. and to ascertain whether radiologists have a role in detecting substance usage as well as the most efficient methods and approaches used by experts in this sector. According to recent studies, drug and alcohol misuse among teenagers in the nation is on the rise, with many young people turning to these substances. During adolescence, numerous detrimental behaviors tend to emerge, posing significant public health concerns. Substance abuse, in particular, exerts a profound influence on individuals, families, and societies, given its cumulative repercussions that lead to extensive social, physical, and psychological health issues. The initiation or perpetuation of substance abuse is often influenced by various factors such as socioeconomic status, parental upbringing, peer pressure, and inherent susceptibility to addiction. These factors collectively contribute to the complex and costly challenges associated with substance abuse.

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