Being an alcoholic in the perspective of alcohol dependents

Authors

  • Cíntia Nasi Escola de Saúde Pública do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Leila Mariza Hildebrandt Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul; Curso de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v3i2p01-17

Keywords:

Mental Health Services, Alcoholism, Perception, Mental Health

Abstract

This study aimed to get to know the meaning of alcoholism in the perception of alcoholics attended in a Psychosocial Care Center Alcohol and Drugs. It is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory case study. Data were collected through unstructured interviews. The data analysis followed Minayos (2002) methodological reference framework. A category of analysis emerged from the social actors statements regarding the subjects conception about what it means to be an alcoholic. The daily difficulties caused by the use of alcohol were emphasized.

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Published

2007-08-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2007)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Nasi, C., & Hildebrandt, L. M. (2007). Being an alcoholic in the perspective of alcohol dependents. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 3(2), 01-17. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v3i2p01-17