Perception of crack users in relation to use and treatment

The aim was to know the perception of crack/cocaine users about the use and treatment in a midsize general hospital, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory research that used semi-structured interviews with eight crack users,from September to October 2010. To...

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Published in:Revista gaúcha de enfermagem 2013-03, Vol.34 (1), p.140
Main Authors: Gabatz, Ruth Irmgard Bärtschi, Schmidt, Airton Luis, Terra, Marlene Gomes, Padoin, Stela Maris de Mello, da Silva, Adão Ademir, Lacchini, Annie Jeanninne Bisso
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Brazil
Cocaine-Related Disorders - nursing
Cocaine-Related Disorders - prevention & control
Cocaine-Related Disorders - psychology
Cocaine-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Cocaine-Related Disorders - therapy
Crack Cocaine
Drug Users - legislation & jurisprudence
Drug Users - psychology
Exploratory Behavior
Family Relations
Hospitals, General
Humans
Inpatients - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Motivation
Narration
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Peer Group
Social Control, Formal
Stress, Psychological - psychology
Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Young Adult
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Summary:The aim was to know the perception of crack/cocaine users about the use and treatment in a midsize general hospital, located in Rio Grande do Sul. It is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory research that used semi-structured interviews with eight crack users,from September to October 2010. To analyze the data, we used content analysis from which two semantic categories emerged: drug use and seeking treatment. It was evidenced that drug use initiation in adolescence is related to social access or easy economic access, excessive load on studies and work, stress and not knowing about the possibility of chemical dependency, friends and family members influences, who also influence them on seeking treatment. We conclude that it is necessary to investigate the issue of crack users better and support actions on consume reduction, prevention and education to users.
ISSN:0102-6933