Introduction. This article discusses several family conditions conducive to drug use. Aim. The research aims to determine the impact of the family environment, especially a dysfunctional one, on drug use among people growing up in such a family. It was assumed that, according to the concept of the family as a system, if at least one of its elements is dysfunctional, the consequences of this state affects the other members of the family, who do not acquire proper patterns of functioning in the family and society. Material and methods. 154 standardized interviews with drug users were conducted. The research tool used to collect data was interview questionnaires; in addition, seven interviews were recorded on audio-tracks. Each interview consi...