Abstract

DALPIAZ, Ana Kelen et al. Factors associated with the use of drugs: statements from users of a CAPS AD. Aletheia [online]. 2014, n.45, pp.56-71. ISSN 1413-0394.

This research aims to identify factors that influence and protect for alcohol and other drugs use. In addition, to detect its purpose is the importance of actions that outline treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and other drugs users developed at Psychosocial Care Center. This is a qualitative research using semi-structured interviews. Risk factors for the outcome were sadness, loneliness, parties, family history of drugs use and companies. As protective factors are family and friends, which can also be seen as risk factors. Besides to provide care, therapeutic and educational activities, the Psychosocial Care Center has two features that facilitate users´s treatment: the territory where it is located (of high psychosocial vulnerability) and the type of service (three shifts). The conclusion is that the treatment offered subsidizes psychosocial rehabilitation, strengthening the reconstruction of life projects.

Keywords : Drug users; Risk factors; Rehabilitation.

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