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SMAD. Revista eletrônica saúde mental álcool e drogas

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Abstract

FOPPA, Diogo Fiorello  and  GRIGOLO, Tânia Maris. The implications of a transitional Reception Unit for drug users. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) [online]. 2020, vol.16, n.2, pp.16-24. ISSN 1806-6976.  https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.smad.2020.158015.

OBJECTIVE: the present study aims to understand the implications of the transient residential shelter experience in a Reception Unit from the perspective of the users. METHOD: in order to do so, qualitative research was carried out using ethnography as a methodological strategy. The data collection procedure involved participant observation with a total of twelve users and open interviews with seven of them. The analysis was conducted through the triangulation of the data and, for the presentation, the Natural History of Research was utilized. RESULTS: the results indicate that the Unit represents an environment of attachment and bonding, with the possibility of looking after oneself, and in freedom, besides the possibility of reducing drug use. CONCLUSION: it was concluded that this is a powerful and compelling space that can be used both for permanent or only temporary way out of the streets.

Keywords : Mental Health; Homeless Persons; Drug Users; Substance-Related Disorders; Anthropology Cultural.

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