Päihdeperäisiä

Päihdeperäisiä is a Finnish term that translates to "substance-related" or "alcohol-related" in English. It is used in various contexts, particularly in healthcare, social work, and legal settings, to describe conditions, problems, or consequences that arise from the use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and drugs.

When used in a medical context, päihdeperäisiä can refer to diseases or disorders directly caused or exacerbated by substance use, such as alcohol-induced liver disease, substance-induced psychosis, or withdrawal symptoms. It can also describe health issues that are more common or severe in individuals with a history of substance abuse.

In social services and legal fields, the term might be applied to situations like child neglect due to parental substance abuse, homelessness linked to addiction, or criminal offenses committed under the influence of substances. It signifies that the root cause or a significant contributing factor to the problem is substance use.

The concept of päihdeperäisiä emphasizes the causal link between substance use and its associated negative outcomes, highlighting the importance of addressing substance use as a primary or contributing factor in interventions and treatments. It is a broad term that encompasses a wide spectrum of issues influenced by psychoactive substances.