title: The social network of alcohol users undergoing treatment in a mental health service.
abstract: The treatment of alcohol and drug users requires an extended reflection on the influence of the family and other social network groups of these individuals. Thus, this study, results of a qualitative study, aimed at investigating the presence of drug users in the social network of individuals undergoing treatment and the possible interventions of the mental health services in the social network of four users of alcohol in the municipality of Alegrete/RS. Interviews with users and families, genograms and eco-maps were used. The results indicated the presence of drug users in the family and in the other social network groups, and that the group for chemical dependants was the main intervention in these social networks. These results demonstrate the need for directing the actions of mental health to develop healthy bonds, to expand the social network and structure of the group in order to provide benefits which favor effective psychosocial rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Enfermagem e Obstetrícia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, RS, Brazil. jacsouza2003@yahoo.com.br
authors.forename: Jacqueline de
authors.initials: Jd
authors.lastname: Souza
authors.forename: Luciane Prado
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Kantorski
authors.forename: Gabriela Pereira
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Vasters
authors.forename: Margarita Antonia Villar
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Luis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services; D008875:Middle Aged; D012944:Social Support