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A relação entre a iniciação do uso de drogas e o primeiro ato infracional entre os adolescentes em conflito com a lei

2008; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz; Volume: 24; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/s0102-311x2008000500018

ISSN

1678-4464

Autores

Mayra Martins, Sandra Cristina Pillon,

Tópico(s)

Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Resumo

The aim of this study was to analyze a possible relationship between first experience with drugs and delinquency among adolescents in conflict with the law. In 2006, a cross-sectional study was conducted in facilities of the State Foundation for the Well-being of Minors (FEBEM), with a total occupancy of 312. The sample consisted of 150 male adolescents (48% of the total population) aged 12 to 21, confined for the first time in FEBEM detention centers for socio-educational rehabilitation in Sertãozinho and Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil. An individual questionnaire with closed questions was used. Results showed high rates of first-time alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use, occurring concomitantly around 12 years. The most common offenses were robbery (44.7%), followed by drug traffic (29.4%), and theft (9.3%), occurring around 13. The data show that drug use occurs prior to offenses.

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