Sentidos sobre o uso de drogas construídos por psicólogos: implicações práticas

Abstract

Some studies indicate stigmatization process of drug users in healthcare services. Considering the significant number of psychologists who attend this public, we believe it is necessary inquire in to this process. Our objective was to understand how the senses about drug use influences the direction of psychological practices. To aim this, we use qualitative research methodology and have done interviews with psychologists who work in alcohol and other drugs assisting users field. As a technical analysis, we followed the content analysis. The results indicate that the physiologists attribute attribution of negative substances senses, as having power over the subject, imply practices aimed at abstinence and control of users' behaviors.