Harm reduction in a military Institution of chemical dependent recovery

Abstract

Objective: To bring to light some care practices carried out drug user and a military institution; broaden discussions about the importance of introducing harm reduction strategy that institution. Method: The methodological approach is a qualitative research. The study site was one Unit Military Hospital located in the South region of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Results: The difficulty of maintaining abstinence for longer periods is one of abandonment causes of treatment, reported by drug users in treatment in a military institution. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the hegemony of models focused solely on maintaining abstinence, is still a reality in the military will assist drug users, due to the need of military preserving.