PREVENTION OF DRUG DEPENDENCE AMONG MINORS AND YOUTH: SOCIAL, LEGAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS

The article provides a comprehensive examination of drug addiction prevention among youth and minors within social, legal, and educational contexts. The study analyzes the dynamics of drug-related crimes, the socio-demographic characteristics of juvenile offenders, and the influence of family background and education level. The authors identifies key factors contributing to the formation of drug-use behavior and proposes relevant measures to enhance prevention efforts. These include the integration of preventive content into educational programs, expansion of social and psychological support systems, strengthening of information security, and development of positive youth subcultures. Based on international experience and UN resolutions, the research highlights the importance of coordinated interaction between government institutions and families to improve the effectiveness of protecting young people from drug involvement.

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