DRUG USE DURING PREGNANCY AND WOMEN'S VULNERABILITY: A PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the impacts of the use of licit or illicit drugs, and also to verify how social, financial, or emotional problems influence individuals or families. In the absence of alternative solutions, the way out is to approach drugs as a way of freeing oneself from one's problems. Thus, from the experience of lived situations, the objective was to better understand this aspect of the social issue, the role of the subject, the community, the family, and public policies, seeking to explain issues that contribute to the work in the area, in the development of actions that boost the recovery, especially of pregnant women who have some involvement with drugs. The research was carried out through a bibliographical survey where scientific articles related to the theme were used. In the process of concluding the research, we found that there is not a policy only for pregnant women who are drug users; the policies cover a whole public and the importance of the family in the recovery and treatment of drug users, in the incentive for them to continue the treatment. The study contributes significantly for society to have a special look at pregnant women who are users of licit and illicit drugs.