Drugs use as a cultural practice within gangs

Authors

  • Francisco Rafael Guzmán-Facundo Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Luiz Jorge Pedrão Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Centro Colaborador de la OMS para el Desarrollo de la Investigación en Enfermería
  • Karla Selene Lopez-García Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Facultad de Enfermería
  • María Magdalena Alonso-Castillo Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Santiaga Enriqueta Esparza-Almanza Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Facultad de Enfermería

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700023

Keywords:

Street Drugs, Risk Factors, Drug Users, Adolescent

Abstract

Today, the social phenomenon of drugs trafficking and violence related to drugs has tended to minimize the implications of drugs consumption in gangs. This article is based on in-depth interviews in young gangs in the metropolitan area of Nuevo León, Mexico, with a view to reflecting on and analyzing the drug as a cultural practice within gangs. In the search for meaning, the first thing that is shown is the beginning of gang members in drugs consumption, and the form how drugs are presented by family members and friends of the gang is described. Next, we described the meaning of drugs use in everyday life and show the extent to which drugs use is acceptable and normalized.

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Published

2011-06-01

Issue

Vol. 19 (2011): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Drugs use as a cultural practice within gangs . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(spe), 839-847. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000700023