ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN TALKING ABOUT ADDICTIONS IN ADOLESCENCE

A teenager with a problem of substance abuse or dependence to social media does not usually realize and tends to minimize the consequences, until the problems related to its use and consumption appear. We may understand that this is a sick person who needs help and with full right to be assisted without any restrictions. During the health care activities with these patients, professionals are often involved in situations in which decision-making does not involve just assessing health aspects, but also the legal and ethical implications. Thus, we deal with some ethical issues that affect to our activity and the quality of care.