Use of psychotropic drugs in Brazil: household survey in the 107 biggest Brazilian cities - 2001

Authors

  • José Carlos F. Galduróz Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Departamento de Psicobiologia; Centro Brasileiro de Informações sobre Drogas Psicotrópicas
  • Ana Regina Noto Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Departamento de Psicobiologia; Centro Brasileiro de Informações sobre Drogas Psicotrópicas
  • Solange A. Nappo Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Departamento de Psicobiologia; Centro Brasileiro de Informações sobre Drogas Psicotrópicas
  • E.A. Carlini Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Departamento de Psicobiologia; Centro Brasileiro de Informações sobre Drogas Psicotrópicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000700017

Keywords:

house calls, psychotropic drugs, prevalence, Brazil

Abstract

The objective was to estimate the prevalence of the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and the use of non-medical psychotropics. This study enclosed the 107 biggest cities in Brazil; sample: ages between 12 and 65 years. Sampling in three periods: tax sectors; household and the respondent. Were interviewed 8,589 people. The lifetime use of the alcohol was 68.7%, closer to 70.8% in Chile. The lifetime use of the tobacco was of 41.1%, lower than U.S.A. (70.5%). The lifetime use of the marijuana was of 6.9% closer to Colombia (5.4%) and lower than U.S.A. (34.2%). The lifetime use of the cocaine was 2.3%, lower than U.S.A. (11.2%). The lifetime use of solvent was of 5.8%, much lower than the United Kingdom (20.0%). The stimulants have had 1.5% of lifetime use and the anxiolytics with 3.3%. These findings will allow the implantation of adjusted public politics to our reality in the field of the psychotropics drugs.

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Published

2005-10-01

Issue

Vol. 13 (2005): Número Especial

Section

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How to Cite

Use of psychotropic drugs in Brazil: household survey in the 107 biggest Brazilian cities - 2001. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(spe), 888-895. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000700017