The drug-addicted adolescent as a psychotherapy patient

Abstract

The growing prevalence of drug addiction among adolescents has brought a new type of patient to psychotherapy, requiring specific therapeutic approaches. This work explores the peculiarities of treating drug-addicted adolescents, highlighting the importance of a therapeutic alliance, common resistances, and family dynamics that influence the therapeutic process. Understanding the motivations that lead to seeking help and the role of the social environment is fundamental to building an effective intervention