The use of crack and other drugs: The perception of family members in relation to the support network in a reference center

Abstract

The abuse of psychoactive drugs is a health problem throughout the entire world, as its magnitude pervades childhood and adult life. The objective of this article is to understand the feelings and perceptions of family members regarding the support network, care and treatment of their offspring who use crack and associated drugs, in the context of a reference center for treatment. In line with methodological approach, qualitative research was used, with data collected and analyzed under the light of Phenomenology. The research was conducted at Belo Horizonte’s CERSAMi in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Eleven participants were interviewed, their participation being finalized at saturation point. The analysis was founded on three steps: description, reduction and phenomenological comprehension. Proposal for the work: the foundation, the presentation and the discussion are founded in the category Feelings and perceptions of family members in relation to the network for support, care and treatment. In the encounter with the subjects and during their immersion in discourse, moments which make family structure fragile are noticeable. In the day-to-day reality there becomes established a future of uncertainties in relation to the care, support and rehabilitation of the children.