Abstract

NIMTZ, Miriam Aparecida et al. Legal and work-related impacts in the life of chemically dependent individuals. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) [online]. 2016, vol.12, n.2, pp. 68-74. ISSN 1806-6976.  http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v12i2p65-74.

The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of drug use in the lives of chemically dependent individuals, in the contexts of criminality and employment. It is a qualitative exploratory study with data collected between August and September 2012 at a rehabilitation unit for the chemically dependent in Paraná. A total of 20 dependent individuals were interviewed. The data were treated with a thematic categorical analysis. Of the results found, we highlight the work-related and social vulnerabilities of the interviewees. It was concluded that the use of illicit chemical substances negatively impacts the functional work life of the user, and also subjects the individual to penalties in the criminal sphere.

Keywords : Street Drugs; Substance-Related Disorders; Crime; Nursing.

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