Assistance to drug users in emergency care

perspective of health professionals

Abstract

The objective was to analyze how is the care of drug users from the perspective of practicing professionals in an emergency care service in Ribeirão Preto-SP. For data collection, it was used a semi-structured interview conducted with 17 participants and found the Content Analysis of thematic type. It was found that most professionals do not have the knowledge to meet this demand, they feel insecure and their postures were guided by moral judgment and prejudice. Actions proved ineffective in attendance, as often the same were concentrated on clinical problems. It was reinforced the need for training of health professionals for this service, mainly due to the increasing demand for these services.