The social network of alcohol users undergoing treatment in a mental health service

Authors

  • Jacqueline de Souza Universidade Federal de Pelotas; Faculdade de Enfermagem e Obstetrícia
  • Luciane Prado Kantorski Universidade Federal de Pelotas; Faculdade de Enfermagem e Obstetrícia
  • Gabriela Pereira Vasters Universidade Federal de Pelotas; Faculdade de Enfermagem e Obstetrícia
  • Margarita Antonia Villar Luis Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000100019

Keywords:

Substance-Related Disorders, Mental Health Services, Social Support

Abstract

The treatment of alcohol and drug users requires an extended reflection on the influence of the family and other social network groups of these individuals. Thus, this study, results of a qualitative study, aimed at investigating the presence of drug users in the social network of individuals undergoing treatment and the possible interventions of the mental health services in the social network of four users of alcohol in the municipality of Alegrete/RS. Interviews with users and families, genograms and eco-maps were used. The results indicated the presence of drug users in the family and in the other social network groups, and that the group for chemical dependants was the main intervention in these social networks. These results demonstrate the need for directing the actions of mental health to develop healthy bonds, to expand the social network and structure of the group in order to provide benefits which favor effective psychosocial rehabilitation.

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Published

2011-02-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The social network of alcohol users undergoing treatment in a mental health service . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(1), 140-147. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000100019