A troubled relationship with parents is also a basic determinant of such behaviors as running away from home or a tendency to commit crimes in young people. The findings of the study revealed that the problems young people face with their families may either trigger or increase current substance abuse. The data were processed using a descriptive analysis according to predefined themes. Using qualitative research methods, data were collected from 10 young people as well as 2 individuals who do not use drugs and who reside in the same neighborhood through semi-structured interviews. This study focused on young drug addicts and their families, examining young drug addicts’ perceptions about family relationships. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in drug use and addiction in Turkey, especially among young people aged 15-25.
