Análise do uso de psicofármacos na Atenção Primária: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

The increased use of psychoactive drugs is a problem that occurs throughout the world. The increase in psychiatric disorders Diagnostics, new drugs available and new therapeutic indications of existing psychoactive drugs are factors related to this evidence. This way, the study is relevant to the family health Strategy since this problem is a reality in our society and is a source of concern for the health sector. The overall objective of the research was to conduct a literature review on the use and misuse of psychoactive drugs in primary health care through a narrative review of scientific articles and textbooks that addressed the topic. The main factors involved in the use of such medications are anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, social problems and others. Therefore, there is concern as to their abuse because of the risk of dependency that leads to difficulties when they want to the interruption of the treatment and side effects. A given presented in several studies was the fact of women present higher prevalence of use of these drugs. The biggest limitation of these young people was also cited as contributing to increased consumption. The most widely used psychoactive drugs were the benzodiazepines and antidepressants. The high prevalence of chronic use shows the importance of appropriate and regular medical monitoring for those users. The planning of actions aimed to the quality of life of users, providing other forms of treatment and awareness of psychiatric diagnoses can contribute to the rational and aware of these drugs. Health professionals involved in this process should act in a preventive manner, limiting the use of psychoactive drugs on their true indications.