Program Description and Objectives

Addiction to psychoactive substances is currently a fairly widespread health problem in Poland. However, behavioral disorders, commonly known as behavioral addictions, have only recently become a topic of discussion in Poland. The problem of addiction to gambling, work, the Internet or shopping affects a relatively large group of Poles. Research indicates that the problem of using, and subsequently addicted to, psychoactive substances and propensity for risky behavior begins at a young age. Therefore, it is justified to include the general population in preventive measures, with particular emphasis on children and adolescents, in order to prevent the initiation of the use of specific stimulants and to early recognize symptoms indicating the occurrence of addiction.
 
Actions are being taken in two areas:

• "Health education for medical staff, psychologists, teaching staff, and employees of social welfare centers, covering the issues of prevention and early recognition of addictions among children and adolescents, as well as preventing the health effects of addictions";
• "Health education for children and adolescents and their parents/guardians in the field of addiction prevention and prevention of health effects resulting from addiction"

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