Perceptions of men about the influence of the family on the use of psychoactive substances

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate family relations on chemical dependence from the perspective of the addict. Methodology: a descriptive and qualitative study. It was conducted in a northern town of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, in 2020. The participants were 16 patients from a Therapeutic Community, men over18 years old. The data were collected in a structured interview, with a form elaborated by the authors. Results: thematic analysis was used. The discussion was based on the comprehension of literature concepts whose studies approach the role of the family in substance-related disorders. Conclusion: the family plays an essential role in developing a healthy or pathological individual. Those relations are predictors of addicted behavior, but also essential for treatment. A pattern of violence repetition was markedly identified. Moreover, children tend to imitate their relatives, resulting in a repeated addiction circle. The knowledge obtained through this study allows nurses to recognize the emotional origins corroborating the holistic view for the care of the person using such substances. It enables the reestablishment of bonds, promoting
functionality of the multidisciplinary team.