Family and acquaintances of ilicit drug users: community perspectives on laws and public policies in Western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Authors

  • Jaqueline da Silva Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery
  • Bruna Brands University of Toronto; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Health Canada and Public Health and Regulatory Policies
  • Edward Adlaf University of Toronto; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Health Systems Research and Consulting Unit
  • Norman Giesbrecht University of Toronto; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Health Systems Research and Consulting Unit
  • Laura Simich University of Toronto; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Health Systems Research and Consulting Unit
  • Maria da Gloria Miotto Wright Organization of American States; Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission; Educational Development Program

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000700008

Keywords:

street drugs^i2^slegislation & jurisprude, laws, substance-related disorders^i2^sprevention & cont, family

Abstract

This article is part of the study "Illicit Drug Use in Seven Latin American Countries and Canada: Critical Perspectives of Family and Familiars" (7LACC), which investigated four domains: protective and risk factors; preventive initiatives; treatment facilities; and laws and policies. The article presents a section of the results based on four items of the laws and policies domain - as perceived by the family and acquaintances of illicit drug users living in the community. Participants were recruited in urban primary health care units located in Western Rio de Janeiro (city), Brazil. This multi-method, cross-temporal study performed interviews with 100 adults (18 years of age or older), all cognitively healthy. Results and key conclusions included non-compliance with the fundamental principles of the Unique Health System Legislation / Law 8.080/90 and the erroneous implementation of laws and public policies on illicit drug.

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Published

2009-01-01

Issue

Vol. 17 (2009): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Family and acquaintances of ilicit drug users: community perspectives on laws and public policies in Western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(spe), 803-809. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000700008