O uso de drogas entre adolescentes e o acesso a rede assistencial em São Luís – MA

Abstract

Using drugs is part of human history and undergoes changes that are directly linked to the type of drug, the purpose and patterns of consumption, as well as the meaning the user attributes to the substance. This study aims to analyze the use of drugs among adolescents and access to the health care network in São Luís do Maranhão. The methodology used was a prevalence study that, as to nature, is basic, as to qualitative methodology, as to objectives is descriptive and as to procedures, a bibliographic review was carried out. The results found demonstrate the discrepancy between the population using the service and the number of devices offered to the population. Therefore, we conclude that adolescent drug users in the city of São Luís do not have access to mental health services guaranteed by legislation in the country, one of the conditions being that they do not exist.