Bardadymov. [Authenticity of the personality of adolescents at different stages of the development of addictive behavior: Abstract]

Abstract:
Practical purpose of this research is to describe teenager’s personal authenticity on different stages of chemical dependency. It can help to gather up most suitable therapy methods and preventative measures. According to collected data, addiction is a consequence of existence authenticity threat, unproductive coping strategy, bad way to escape crisis and ill-being. As addiction is getting stronger, grows a self-estrangement. Author distinguish four addiction stages. Peculiarities of personal authenticity, of emotional and self-control, conception of things and social connections sovereignty, indicative for each stage, are given. Addiction development is considered in detail.