Drugs between adolescents and young adults: a study with teachers from a settlement in Central Brazil

Abstract

Objective: to identify among the teachers of a settlement in Central Brazil the discussion on the topic of drugs among adolescents and young adults. Method: cross-sectional study carried out from February 2017 to May 2018 conducted with 21 teachers with more than six months of experience in school, from a Public Teaching Institution in an agrarian reform settlement. Results: Regarding the harm of drug use, the majority (76.2%) answered that they know. As for the acquisition of information about student users using drugs inside or near the school environment by teachers, it was reported by more than half of those investigated. Conclusion: It is believed that managers, driven by the research findings, in partnership with the educational and health institutions of the settlement, will be able to implement and develop discussions about the use and harm of drugs among teachers, students and family members residing in the settlement.