Interpersonal relations and drug consumption by teenagers

Authors

  • Graciele Dietz Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Cátia Gentile dos Santos Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Leila Mariza Hildebrandt Universidade Federal de Santa Maria; Centro de Ensino Superior Norte do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Marinês Tambara Leite Universidade Federal de Santa Maria; Centro de Ensino Superior Norte do Rio Grande do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v7i2p85-91

Keywords:

Teenager, Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Public Services, General Hospitals, Interpersonal Relations

Abstract

This study aimed to understand, in chemical addicted teenagers perspective, the reasons that made them start taking drugs. It was a qualitative and analytical research, developed in a small hospital and a Psychosocial Care Center: alcohol and drugs. Seven teenagers participated in this research. Live, recorded and transcribed interviews were used for data collection. Data analysis followed the rules of content analysis. The results indicated that adolescent relationships with family, friends, school and communities are crucial for starting drug use or not.

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Published

2011-08-01

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Dietz, G., Santos, C. G. dos, Hildebrandt, L. M., & Leite, M. T. (2011). Interpersonal relations and drug consumption by teenagers. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 7(2), 85-91. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v7i2p85-91