At this stage of substance use in adolescence, the ________________________stage, professional intervention is essential because the adolescent is likely to have lost support from friends and family who had, in the past, been willing to help.

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The compulsive stage of substance use in adolescence is characterized by a loss of support from friends and family, and a strong emotional and physical dependence on the substance. As a result, professional intervention is essential to address the addiction and provide necessary support and resources for recovery. The experimental stage typically involves initial experimentation with substances and may not require professional intervention, while the social and instrumental stages involve more regular and frequent use but may still have some support from social networks.

At This Stage of Substance Use in Adolescence, the ________________________Stage