Drugs use by adolescents and their perceptions about specialized treatment adherence and dropout

Authors

  • Gabriela Pereira Vasters Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Sandra Cristina Pillon Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000200013

Keywords:

Street Drugs, Adolescent, Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, Patient Dropouts

Abstract

Drugs use in adolescence is an important issue to be discussed, due to the early damage it causes. This study investigated adolescent drugs use, ranging from the first trial to perceptions about treatment adherence. Based on qualitative research, the researchers aimed to understand the problem from the subjects viewpoint. Data were analyzed through thematic categorization. Fourteen teenagers were interviewed: mostly males, 14 to 19 years old and low education. Marijuana was the most used drug upon the first trial. Friends, free time and "parties" favored drugs use. Teenagers also used drugs to escape from conflicts and feelings. Different intrinsic and extrinsic factors were reported as favorable to treatment adherence and dropout. The findings can contribute to establish therapeutic intervention proposals for adolescent drug users.

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Published

2011-04-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Vasters, G. P., & Pillon, S. C. (2011). Drugs use by adolescents and their perceptions about specialized treatment adherence and dropout . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(2), 317-324. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000200013