Illicit drug use in seven Latin American countries: critical perspectives of families and familiars

Authors

  • Jaqueline da Silva Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery
  • Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura WHO; Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Octavio Muniz da Costa Vargens Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Cristina Maria Douat Loyola Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery
  • Daniel Gonzalo Eslava Albarracín Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Jorge Diaz Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
  • Gladys Magdalena Rodríguez Funes Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras
  • Mabell Granados Hernández Universidad de Costa Rica; Escuela de Enfermería
  • Ruth Magdalena Gallegos Torres Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro
  • Ruth Jakeline Oviedo Rodriguez Ecuador; Escuela de Enfermería de Guayaquil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000700002

Keywords:

street drugs, substance-related disorders, risk factors, protection, family, friends, health services accessibility, Latin America, multicenter study

Abstract

This cross-sectional multi-centre study explored how family members and friends of illicit drug users perceived protective and risk factors, treatment facilities and policies and laws regarding illicit drug use. Family members and friends of illicit drug users were recruited in 10 urban health care outpatient units in 7 Latin American countries (Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico) to complete a questionnaire. The majority of the respondents chose psycho-social factors over genetic or biological explanations as causes of drug problems. Respondents felt that families and governments were responsible for preventing drug problems. Church/religious institutions were most often mentioned in the context of accessible treatment. When asked about access to treatment facilities, the majority said that there were not enough. Shame about drug use, cost, and limited treatment options were most often cited as barriers to treatment.

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Published

2009-01-01

Issue

Vol. 17 (2009): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Illicit drug use in seven Latin American countries: critical perspectives of families and familiars. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(spe), 763-769. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000700002