Abstract

DIETZ, Graciele; SANTOS, Cátia Gentile dos; HILDEBRANDT, Leila Mariza  and  LEITE, Marinês Tambara. Interpersonal relations and drug consumption by teenagers. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) [online]. 2011, vol.7, n.2, pp. 85-91. ISSN 1806-6976.

This study aimed to understand, in chemical addicted teenagers’ perspective, the reasons that made them start taking drugs. It was a qualitative and analytical research, developed in a small hospital and a Psychosocial Care Center: alcohol and drugs. Seven teenagers participated in this research. Live, recorded and transcribed interviews were used for data collection. Data analysis followed the rules of content analysis. The results indicated that adolescent relationships with family, friends, school and communities are crucial for starting drug use or not.

Keywords : Teenager; Substance Abuse Disorders; Mental Health Public Services; General Hospitals; Interpersonal Relations.

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