The Care Network for Drug Users in Brazil: What Do Professionals Say About It?

This article aimed to understand, from the framework of community psychology, the care network for drug users from professionals' experiences, and implications of a community level work. Six semi-structured focus groups were conducted with 42 professionals from care networks of four Brazilian c...

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Published in:Universitas psychologica 2015-12, Vol.14 (4), p.1311-1321
Main Authors: Antunes da Costa, Pedro Henrique, Marlière Casela, Ana Luísa, Belchior Mota, Daniela Cristina, Pizziolo Monteiro, Érika, Santana de Paiva, Fernando, Tibúrcio de Freitas, Jéssica Verônica, Munck Machado, Nathália, Mota Ronzani, Telmo
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Language:eng ; por
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PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Summary:This article aimed to understand, from the framework of community psychology, the care network for drug users from professionals' experiences, and implications of a community level work. Six semi-structured focus groups were conducted with 42 professionals from care networks of four Brazilian cities in the state of Minas Gerais. Data was analyzed through thematic content analysis. Results indicate the need of enhancing network's operational structure and, mainly, consolidating a comprehensive and continuous care model. Professionals' critical views of the care network lift a series of contributions to improve it, with the necessity of embracing a community level work and a resources-focus approach to drug abuse. Related to this, there is the necessity to focus care on community and its needs, by understanding it as the main element of care networks for drug users.
ISSN:1657-9267
DOI:10.11144/Javeriana.up14-4.cndu