DEPENDENCE

Addiction is a picture created by many factors coming together. From the moment one is born, a person begins to learn and become open to the effects of the outside world. In this whole process, he has to develop a coping method in order to protect himself against the situations he is exposed to.

Addiction is a challenging process in which the whole family and the person feel the impact. Therefore, the needs of relatives are also included in the treatment process of the person. Evaluating the needs of the relatives and providing support during the treatment process are important both for the patient’s process and for the health of the relatives. Not only when substance use is a problem, individuals at risk (for example, adolescents) should also be approached appropriately.