The need for night admission to a Psychosocial Care Center

perceptions of drug users

Authors

  • Thyara Maia Brandão Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas
  • Mércia Zeviani Breda Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Escola de Enfermagem e Farmácia
  • Débora de Souza Santos Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Escola de Enfermagem e Farmácia
  • Maria Cícera dos Santos Albuquerque Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Escola de Enfermagem e Farmácia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.smad.2018.000383

Keywords:

Mental Health, Related Disorders Use of Substances, Mental Health Services, User Embracement

Abstract

Objective: To apprehend the need for night admission as perceived by people attended to at a psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs 24h. Method: qualitative approach, with participation of 12 users with experiences of nighttime admission to this service. Data were collected by interview, field diary and systematic observation. Content analysis of the thematic type was used to treat, categorize and interpret the information. Results: there was a perceived need for night admission due to the loss of control over drug use, damage caused by addiction, and difficulties in living on the street. Conclusion: individualized care should be the focus of nighttime admission and in other services of the Psychosocial Care Network.

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Published

2018-06-30

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2018)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Brandão, T. M., Breda, M. Z., Santos, D. de S., & Albuquerque, M. C. dos S. (2018). The need for night admission to a Psychosocial Care Center: perceptions of drug users. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 14(2), 84-91. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.smad.2018.000383