The attitude of modern youth towards the use of psychoactive substances

The article touches upon current issues related to the attitude of modern youth to the use of psychoactive substances. The results of various studies in this area, the opinion of medical workers and law enforcement officers are considered, and a sociological survey of citizens of various age groups is conducted. During the study, a sociological study was also conducted among first - year students of higher educational institutions to study their attitude to the problem of psychoactive substance use. Based on their questionnaires, a generalized analysis of students' attitudes to the problem of drug use was made, as well as social and psychological risk factors that influence the introduction of the younger generation to psychoactive substances.