Experience in therapeutic workshops to person with chemical dependency: perception of the health professional

Abstract

Objective: identify the perception of the health professional regarding the experience in therapeutic workshops for chemical dependents. Method: descriptive, transversal, qualitative study, carried out with seven health professionals in three institutions that accompany chemical dependents in psychic suffering. A semi-structured interview was used, whose data treatment was done through Content Analysis. Results: the practice of therapeutic workshops is seen as an instrument of utmost importance for the treatment of the chemical dependent, as well as for the mentally disturbed, because it provides patients with a path of social interaction propitious to perform the resignification of their health condition. The existence of latent social prejudice is perceived, even by health professionals when addressing the issue of alcohol and drug use in therapeutic workshops. Final considerations: chemical dependence is one of the causes of stigma and prejudice among society and health professionals.