Expanding the network: when the drug user accesses psychosocial care through primary care services

Abstract

Objective: this study aimed to revealing the specificities of drug users' access to Psychosocial Assistance through Primary Care health services. Method: the semi-structured interview technique with health professionals working in this scenario was used, and data analysis was performed through a critical and reflective perspective. Results: the focus of access of drug users has been guided, above all, in the logic of the host. It could be listed stress points that are established in the different modes of Primary Care approach to the reception of drug users, considering the proposals of Ethic Care through Reduction of Harm. Conclusion: it believes that health professionals involved should search for evidences in the proposals of the Public Health System and the Psychiatric Reform so these health networks qualify the answers they have provided to these individuals.