出版社：Grupo de Pesquisa Metodologias em Ensino e Aprendizagem em Ciências
摘要：Background: drug abuse in large urban centers that has directly impacted the growing curve of violence. Objective: To analyze an institutional intervention in the care process for a group of drug users living in homeless situations in the historic center of So Luís do Maranho, Brazil. Method: action research, using systematic observation, as a strategy and research method, institutional and assistance aspects of the measures, especially the approach and follow-up of health care of assisted people. Results: There was a need for reconceptualization about use and non-abusive care. Conclusions: The different ways of organizing care and assistance to drug users require a care stance that exaggerates the technical competence of a single approach including a more holistic and integrative view.
关键词：Public health;Street drugs;Integrality in health.
