This article objectifies to reflect on teenage drug abuse as well as the influence of cultural family practices. Identity build-up takes on meaningful outlines in adolescence, when an array of factors is at stake which brings new outlook to life with unique meanings. Family in our society takes up a basic system, with a broad value diversity, organizational ways of living and functioning such as teenagers’ health care. The existence of a set of family values, beliefs and practices take up the cultural background which guides family actions. These actions entail some "bad family habits" such as drug abuse, a social and family problem affecting not only an individual’s physical and mental health but also society as a whole. Possibilities of introduction of healthier beliefs and habits are pointed out by means of individual work carried out with families.
Adolescent; Family Relations; Street Drugs; Culture