Adherence ti medication therapy in users of psychoactive substances

Abstract

Objective: To understand factors that may lead to adherence or noncompliance of drug therapy among drug users. Method: A quantitative and qualitative approach, characterized as a descriptive survey. It was conducted in a therapeutic community of Rio Grande do Sul, in 2010. The study included 14 subjects, data were collected through a unstructured questionnaire and Morisky Test. Results: It was observed a low uptake by the population studied, which is attributed in most cases the adverse effects and the conviction does not need the medicine prescribed by the doctor. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate a low compliance of the proposed therapy, thus reinforcing the need for monitoring drug therapy and care. Both should be effective and, above all, able to assist in the reorientation of its users.