SOCIO-PHILOSOPHICAL AND AXIOLOGICAL INTERPRETATIONS OF THE PHENOMENON OF DRUG ADDICTION

Abstract

The phenomenon of drug addiction represents one of the most complex social problems of contemporary civilization. It affects not only individual health and behavior but also social stability, cultural values, and the moral foundations of society. This article examines drug addiction from sociophilosophical and axiological perspectives, focusing on its social determinants, value-related dimensions, and implications for human existence. The study explores the transformation of value systems under conditions of globalization, social alienation, and cultural uncertainty, identifying drug addiction as both a social and existential phenomenon. Through sociophilosophical analysis and comparative examination of theoretical approaches, the article reveals the relationship between value crises, identity fragmentation, and addictive behavior. The findings suggest that effective prevention and rehabilitation strategies require not only medical interventions but also the restoration of moral, cultural, and social values that contribute to human flourishing.