Olga V. Suvorova

This article analyzes the relevance of the problem of a modern Russian educational institution, prevention of addictive behavior of adolescents. The types of accentuation of the characters of adolescents that contribute to the use of psychoactive substances are considered. The motives for the use of psychoactive substances by adolescents are indicated. The factors of psychological defense in adolescents and personal resistance to the use of psychoactive substances are identified. The personal qualities of adolescents that prevent the use of psychoactive substances are revealed.