SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF ALCOHOLISM: EXPERIENCES OF A GROUP OF WITHDRAWING USERS

Authors

  • Sílvio Éder Dias da Silva
  • Diana Madeira Rodrigues
  • Márcia Aparecida Ferreira de Oliveira
  • Jeferson Santos Araújo
  • Diego Pereira Rodrigues
  • Arielle Lima dos Santos
  • Thiago dos Reis de Oliveira Costa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v29i0.96865

Keywords:

Nursing, Alcoholism, Social Representation, Mental Health, Mental Health Services.

Abstract

Objective: to understand the social representations of alcoholism among abstinent alcoholics in a therapeutic group and their impact on care at the Psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Method: a qualitative study with the participation of 20 interviewees, using the technique of free association of words; a study carried out at CAPS-AD III in the city of Belém - Pará - Brazil, in 2023. Six stages follow thematic analysis to analyze data.

Results: the trajectory of problematic alcohol consumption was revealed through their social representations, in which they constructed forms of care linked primarily to common sense. It is inferred that they, suffering from alcoholism, seek dignity and a return to everyday life.

Final considerations: the study shows that unveiling social representations favors welcoming the family and mental health professionals. Hence, the Psychosocial Care Center reveals itself as a new chance for abstinent users.

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Published

2024-10-31

How to Cite

Silva, S. Éder D. da, Rodrigues, D. M., Oliveira, M. A. F. de, Araújo, J. S., Rodrigues, D. P., Santos, A. L. dos, & Costa, T. dos R. de O. (2024). SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF ALCOHOLISM: EXPERIENCES OF A GROUP OF WITHDRAWING USERS. Cogitare Enfermagem, 29. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v29i0.96865

Issue

Vol. 29 (2024)

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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