Use of licit and illicit drugs at the university of Alfenas
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo
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58(4): 199-206, 2003. graf
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ABSTRACT
This paper reports the study of drug consumption carried out within the population of undergraduate students from 2 colleges of Alfenas, in the state of Minas Gerais state. Both licit and illicit drugs were studied, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, crack, inhalants, glue, tranquilizers, stimulants, and others. METHODOLOGY:
The research included a wide bibliographical search and the application of a questionnaire to approximately 23 percent of the students (total of 6500 students).RESULTS:
A total of 1500 students participated in this investigation. The results demonstrated that there was a significant consumption of both licit and illicit drugs. The pattern of drug consumption in the research sample was similar to other investigations conducted in Brazil and in other countries.DISCUSSION:
It was observed that 55 percent of the university students use drugs. However, the most surprising finding was that most of the students (88 percent) answered "yes" to the inquiry, "Have you already tried any type of drug, including alcohol and cigarettes?" The students revealed that they had taken drugs even prior to the admission to the university. The results suggest clearly that the university environment does not necessarily represent the starting point for student drug consumption
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Assunto principal:
Consumo de Bebidas Alcoólicas
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Fumar
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Drogas Ilícitas
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de incidência
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Estudo de prevalência
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
University of Alfenas/BR
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