Drug abuse in adolescence. Towards an education for prevention from a bioethical perspective

Abstract

The abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and their consequences for health are an emerging problem that directly affects the adolescent population worldwide. This is considered to be due, among other factors, to a crisis of values, a consequence of a series of economic and cultural social political changes that are reflected in society; That is why we are looking for alternatives that improve quality, coverage of addiction services as well as actions that favor preventive care for healthy development based on a culture of values ​​education. The latter, from its relationship with bioethics, is the emphasis on this article.