Álcool e outras drogas na atenção primária: um relato de experiência sob o olhar de uma acadêmica de enfermagem

Abstract

This is an experience report of an academic in the last year of the undergraduate nursing course, who sought to understand the needs of professionals when welcoming users who make harmful use of drugs in Primary Health Care. With living in practice and the scientific basis, the ideas are clarified and show the relevance of the perception of professionals, undergraduate students and professors in the health area about the user of alcohol and other drugs, as revealed by our literature review and the experience in the health unit. It is notorious the lack of preparation of professionals in primary care units, and the gaps pointed out by professionals since graduation. It is necessary to increase the proposals and suggestions to improve the level of understanding in primary care, ensuring that this user is cared for in a comprehensive and pertinent way in life, as well as for family members who use the public health network.