Perfil das mulheres usuárias de cocaína e crack atendidas em Centro de Atenção Psicossocial

Abstract

This exploratory, documentary study to describe the social and clinical profile of women users of cocaine and crack, and to characterize the psychosocial care provided to women at a psychosocial care center, was conducted at the only such center in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro State, in 2014. The medical records of 113 women treated at this public health service were examined, and the resulting data received descriptive statistical treatment. The cocaine and crack users were predominantly single with juvenile children, no paid employment, presented psychotic or mood disorders, and used other drugs besides cocaine and crack. Psychosocial care was directed to the women’s psychic, social and clinical problems, but with the emphasis on individual actions, psychiatric treatment and strengthening the social support network. It is recommended that the therapeutic approach be made more sensitive to gender issues in this clientele.