Using alcohol or other psychoactive substances, and the occurrence of risky behaviors in adolescents, based on own material
Journal Title: Postępy Nauk Medycznych - Year 2011, Vol 24, Issue 12
Abstract
<b>Intoduction. </b>The latest worldwide research shows an increase in the consumption of alcohol and using psychoactive substances among adolescents. This problem also affects young adults in Poland.<br><b>Aim of study. </b>(1) To evaluate of the frequency and of factors which contribute to consuming alcohol or other psychoactive substances, and the occurrence of risky behaviors among adolescents aged 13-18 years. (2) To examine the factors affecting the consumption of psychoactive substances. <br><b>Material and methods.</b> Adolescents aged 13-18 coming to the Emergency Room or hospitalized at the Pediatric Department in the years 2009-2010 were asked to fill in a questionnaire. <br><b>Results. </b>The study included 125 patients: 52 (41.6%) boys and 73 (58.4%) girls. The average age of the respondents was 15.5 years. Out of the above group, 80 (63.7%) young people declared to have drunk alcohol. 62 (49.2%) of them smoke or have smoked cigarettes, and 22 (17.7%) smoke every day. 29 (23.4%) children have smoked marijuana in their lives. 9 (7.3%) have used cocaine, 4 (3.2%) have sniffed glue or other solvents, while 9 (7.3%) have used other drugs, such as LSD, amphetamines, ecstasy, etc.; 20 (16.3%) have used drugs sold at pharmacies without a prescription, without doctor’s instructions; 9 (7.3%) declared to have used highs, and 39 (31.2%) respondents have had sexual intercourse. <br><b>Conclusions. </b>Alcohol consumption and using psychoactive substances is a significant problem in the period of adolescence. Survey results indicate the absolute necessity of extending prophylaxis, speaking about the harmful effects of alcohol and psychoactive substances at schools and youth centers. The family and peer groups have a decisive impact on risk behaviors in children and adolescents.
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Monika Grzelczyk-Wielgórska, Teresa Jackowska, Marcin Wojnar, Bartosz Szulc, Julita Wojnar
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