A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions

Year 2024, Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 28 - 37, 14.06.2024

Betül Akyel Göven

https://doi.org/10.51621/aws.1441452

Abstract

Understanding the specific vulnerabilities and requirements of adolescent girls is essential for creating effective strategies to address alcohol and substance use within this group. This article describes the unique challenges girls face during adolescence concerning alcohol and substance use. This article delves into the various factors contributing to alcohol and substance use among teenage girls, including societal pressures, peer influence, and family dynamics and emphasizes the importance of understanding these complexities to develop effective intervention strategies tailored to the specific needs of adolescent girls. It discusses evidence-based approaches for prevention and intervention, highlighting the significance of education and support systems in mitigating alcohol and substance use risks. Additionally, the article addresses the role of parents, schools, healthcare providers, and community in supporting girls through this critical developmental stage. Considering the complexity of their experiences, it is clear that a comprehensive and multifaceted approach is needed to address alcohol and substance use among adolescent girls. There is a need for studies that aim to define and explain alcohol and substance use problems for adolescent girls. By acknowledging the unique experiences and challenges that girls encounter both worldwide and specifically in Turkey, healthcare providers can develop inclusive and gender-responsive strategies for addiction prevention and treatment.

Keywords

adolescence, substance use, alcohol use, intervention

Kız Ergenlerde Alkol ve Madde Kullanımının Anlaşılmasına Yönelik Bir Çerçeve: Riskler ve Müdahaleler

Abstract

Ergen kızların spesifik hassasiyetlerini ve gereksinimlerini anlamak, bu grup içinde alkol ve madde kullanımına yönelik etkili stratejiler oluşturmak için önemlidir. Bu makale, kızların ergenlik döneminde alkol ve madde kullanımıyla ilgili olarak karşılaştıkları benzersiz zorlukları anlatmaktadır.
Makale, toplumsal baskılar, akran etkisi ve aile dinamikleri de dahil olmak üzere genç kızlar arasında alkol ve madde kullanımına katkıda bulunan çeşitli faktörleri ele almakta, ergen kızların özel ihtiyaçlarına uygun etkili müdahale stratejileri geliştirmek için bu karmaşıklıkları anlamanın önemini vurgulamaktadır. Alkol ve madde kullanımı risklerini azaltmada eğitim ve destek sistemlerinin önemini vurgulayarak önleme ve müdahaleye yönelik kanıta dayalı yaklaşımları tartışmaktadır. Ayrıca makale, kızların bu kritik gelişim aşamasında desteklenmesinde ebeveynlerin, okulların, sağlık hizmeti sağlayıcılarının ve toplumun rolünü ele almaktadır. Deneyimlerinin karmaşıklığı göz önüne alındığında, ergen kızlarda alkol ve madde kullanımını ele almak için kapsamlı ve çok yönlü bir yaklaşıma ihtiyaç olduğu açıktır. Ergen kızların alkol ve madde kullanım sorunlarını tanımlamayı ve açıklamayı amaçlayan çalışmalara ihtiyaç vardır. Sağlık hizmeti sağlayıcıları, kızların hem dünya çapında hem de Türkiye'de karşılaştıkları benzersiz deneyimleri ve zorlukları kabul ederek, bağımlılığın önlenmesi ve tedavisi için kapsayıcı ve cinsiyete duyarlı stratejiler geliştirebilirler.

Keywords

ergenlik, madde kullanımı, alkol kullanımı, müdahale

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