Drug prevention as part of social policy in the Warmian – Mazurian Voivodeship

Abstract

The tasks of the government and local authorities include developing and implementing strategies for solving social problems and preventing law violations related to the marketing, manufacture, conversion, processing and possession of substances the use of which can lead to drug addiction. Drug abuse is a worldwide problem. There are many causes of drug addiction and overcoming it is very difficult. It requires a lot of effort primarily from the addicted one, and support, patience and understanding from the family and people participating in the therapy. Many social welfare, non-government, health care institutions are involved in helping the addicts and their families, and in the development of drug abuse prevention programs. The aim of the present study is to present the phenomenon of drug addiction occurring in the Warmian – Masurian Voivodeship and the results of the implementation of drug prevention programs.