[Family and acquaintances of illicit drug users: community perspectives on laws and public policies in Western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil].
This article is part of the study 'Illicit Drug Use in Seven Latin American Countries and Canada: Critical Perspectives of Family and Familiars' (7LACC), which investigated four domains: protective and risk factors; preventive initiatives; treatment facilities; and laws and policies. The article presents a section of the results based on four items of the laws and policies domain--as perceived by the family and acquaintances of illicit drug users living in the community. Participants were recruited in urban primary health care units located in Western Rio de Janeiro (city), Brazil. This multi-method, cross-temporal study performed interviews with 100 adults (18 years of age or older), all cognitively healthy. Results and key conclusions included non-compliance with the fundamental principles of the Unique Health System Legislation / Law 8.080/90 and the erroneous implementation of laws and public policies on illicit drug.
Silva
Jaqueline da
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Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. jackiedasilva@hotmail.com
Brands
Bruna
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Adlaf
Edward
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Giesbrecht
Norman
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Simich
Laura
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Wright
Maria da Gloria Miotto
Mda G
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D033062:Friends; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008297:Male; D011640:Public Policy; D012307:Risk Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014504:Urban Health; D055815:Young Adult
D013287:Illicit Drugs