The use of psychoactive substances by high school students
Abstract
The paper presents partial results of the study on the incidence of risky behavior among high school students, focusing on the aspect of diagnosing the use of psychoactive substances by the youth of Częstochowa high schools. The research utilized a diagnostic survey method, and the technique employed was a questionnaire. A proprietary survey questionnaire aimed at high school students was used as a tool. The research was supported by the researchers’ personal experiences. Psychoactive substances, through their availability, pose a major threat to the health and lives of young people. The use of psychoactive substances is a daily phenomenon occurring among students on a large scale. The surveys carried out approximated and indicated what substances are used by young people and showed the type and frequency of stimulants used.
Keywords
risky behavior; adolescents; psychoactive substances; school
Wyższa Szkoła Lingwistyczna w Częstochowie Poland
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