It is not easy to treat an immature person, the motivation for a normal life in him, as a rule, is not formed or absent. There is still no life experience, examples of how to cope with difficulties, how they can be overcome. What pushes a teenager to use drugs, alcohol, gambling? What could be the cause?

Perhaps troubles in the family, dysfunctional friends, protest moods, the desire to stand out and show yourself or vice versa, the desire to hide and hide from people and the world around you.

In any case, at whatever age the addiction begins to develop, it needs to be taken seriously, and not hope for a miraculous case.

• I don't do it anymore.
• I ask for the help of specialists
• I accept this help
• I follow the rules
• I find a support group
• I continue to follow the rules of a new life without addiction.

Addiction treatment begins when the problem is acknowledged. If the addict is not ready to do this, perhaps relatives, friends, family, loved ones will help him. You need to openly talk about the fact that there are signs that something is wrong with you, ask questions, be interested in the life of someone you care about.

At the same time, do not support or "feed" dependent behavior. Do not turn a blind eye to what is happening in fact, consult with specialists, collect information.

Addictive behavior is usually divided into legal and illegal, harmful and harmless.

For example, drug or alcohol addiction kills, and food and computer addiction do not pose a direct threat. The difference from which a person will be destroyed mentally and physically is not so important. It is important and alarming that if addictive behavior is formed, then it will certainly have an impact on the quality of life.

If you need medical treatment of addiction - you need to look for a specialized institution that can provide you with effective assistance.

The center for the treatment of addictions can have different specifics and directions of activity. The main thing is that there are qualified specialists, good conditions and reliable guarantees of the result. This can be found out from consultations with the specialists of the center and by reading the feedback of customers who have already received help.