Health personnel, family relationships and codependency of psychoactive substances: a phenomenological approach

• Main Authors: Leone Mendes Dias (Author), Marcelo da Silva Alves (Author), Maria Odete Pereira (Author), Laércio Deleon de Melo (Author), Camila Cristina Gregório de Assis (Author), Thelma Spindola (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 1984-0446; 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0309
• Keywords: Codependency; Family Relations; Substance-Related Disorders; Health Personnel; Primary Health Care; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objectives: to reflect on the daily life of family members dependent on psychoactive substances and the role of health professionals in Primary Care. Methods: a descriptive investigation outlined in Maffesoli's phenomenological approach, carried out at a Basic Health Unit in Minas Gerais with eight family members dependent on psychoactive substances. Sociodemographic characterization data and in-depth interviews were collected and analyzed with support of NVivo Pro11® software. All ethical and legal aspects were met. Results: physicians were the professionals most mentioned in participants' statements, who took on a dubious role with other health professionals: welcoming (positive perceptions about care received) and neglect (negative perceptions). Final Considerations: dependence on psychoactive substances imposes a burden on persons, their family members and health professionals. The role of establishing good relationships in the triad professionals-users-family members of primary care is inseparable in favor of treatment and preservation of their mental health.