Abstract

HIRDES, Alice; MARCON, Grasiela; BRANCHI, Rafael Nicola  and  VIVIAN, Aline Groff. Prevention of alcohol and other drugs use and treatment in primary health care in a southern Brazilian city. Aletheia [online]. 2015, n.46, pp. 74-89. ISSN 1413-0394.

This study aimed to investigate prevention actions treatment to alcohol and other drugs users in Primary Health Care. It is a qualitative survey carried out with 12 professionals who count with mental health matrix support at the Family Health Strategy. It was using the thematic content analysis. Results showed not only the importance of the treatment for the user, but also for his family. Results also showed the importance of the bond established between the reference team and the user; and the need to investigate and qualify the matrix support to help Family Health Strategy teams regarding issues related to the use of psychoactive substances.

Keywords : Primary Health Care; Prevention; Drug abuse; Alcohol abuse; Matrix support.

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