Internação compulsória e crack : um desserviço à saúde pública

Abstract

This essay aims to discuss the unconstitutional interpretation conferred to Law nº 10.216/01, which provides for compulsory hospitalization of the mentally ill but also grounds the hospitalization of drug addicts. This is an absolute outrage to the constitutional principles of human dignity and to the right to health. The essay encompasses drug users of 18 years or above who have their hospitalization required by law. Starting from the premise that the addicts are not mentally ill, compulsory hospitalization, in addition to being aggressive and an ineffective form of treatment, shall constitute a means of eliminating the unwanteds, in a hygienist practice that violates human rights.