Community Therapy as a Method to Address the Problem of Alcohol Abuse in Primary Care

Authors

  • Francinete Alves de Oliveira Giffoni Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Manoel Antônio dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700021

Keywords:

Therapeutics, Community Networks, Social Support, Self-Help Groups, Alcoholism, Alcohol-Related Disorders

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the potential of community therapy (CT) as a method to address the problem of alcohol abuse in primary care from a user perspective. This study was carried out at the headquarters of the Quatro Varas Project, Fortaleza-CE, Brazil. This qualitative, ethnographic study used semi-structured interview and participant observation. Of the 20 interviewed participants, one was chosen for an in-depth interview. Two thematic units were constructed: the effects of the therapy on alcoholism and therapy as a social support resource for problems related to alcohol use. Results indicate that the dialogue established during therapy promotes re-signification of the problem and redirects the therapy course towards management of one's own life and search for citizenship. We concluded that CT favors the elaboration of a network of systemic relationships that broaden the understanding of problems caused by alcoholism and is an effective strategy to address the problem in the community health sphere.

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Published

2011-06-01

Issue

Vol. 19 (2011): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Community Therapy as a Method to Address the Problem of Alcohol Abuse in Primary Care . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(spe), 821-830. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700021