Encounters with crack: beginning, length of use, daily quantity and form of use / O encontro com o crack: inicio, tempo, quantidade diária e formas de uso / Encuentro con el crack: inicio, tiempo, cantidad diaria y formas de uso
SMAD, Rev. eletrônica saúde mental alcool drog
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11(2): 97-104, June 2015.
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-766013
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to discover trajectories of use as well as consumption patterns among those who use crack. This is a descriptive-exploratory study with a qualitative approach, conducted with 14 individuals monitored by the Reduced Harm Strategy in the city of Pelotas/RS, using a semi-structured interview. The results indicate that the majority of users' first contact with illegal drugs was with marihuana and other forms of cocaine, before choosing crack as their drug of choice. Although crack use is compulsive, there are those who manage to control their use of substance...
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Main subject:
Crack Cocaine
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Drug Users
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Opioid-Related Disorders
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
SMAD, Rev. eletrônica saúde mental alcool drog
Journal subject:
Psychology
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Public Health
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Pelotas/BR
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