Abstract
Importance of the problem: The use of psychoactive substances represents a public health problem, causing complications that go beyond the social. Aim: Investigate the pulmonary function and functional capacity of drug addicts admitted to a rehabilitation center. Methods: Case reports with 13 men (24 ± 2.9 years), drug users and abstinence time of up to nine months, perform a protocol consisting of sociodemographic interview, spirometry and six minute walk test. Results: In the six-minute walk test, traveled on average 129% of the scheduled distance and pulmonary function showed no impairment. The majority began substance use in adolescence; in addition, presented the combined substance use and family history of consumption of psychoactive substances and alcohol. Comments: The findings suggest that the use of illegal drugs for less in twenty years does not alter pulmonary function and functional capacity
Highlights
Importance of the problem: The use of psychoactive substances represents a public health problem, causing complications that go beyond the social
Comments: The findings suggest that the use of illegal drugs for less in twenty years does not alter pulmonary function and functional capacity
Sumarizando, os dados encontrados neste relato sugerem que o uso de substâncias psicoativas ilícitas em indivíduos jovens, com período de dependência inferior a vinte anos, não altera a função pulmonar e nem a capacidade funcional dos usuários destas substâncias
Summary
Pulmonary function and functional capacity of illicit drug users in detoxification process. RESUMO Importância do problema: O uso de substâncias psicoativas representa um problema de saúde pública, gerando complicações que vão além do social. Objetivo: Investigar a função pulmonar e a capacidade funcional de dependentes químicos internados em um centro de reabilitação. Métodos: Relato de casos de 13 homens (24 ± 2,9 anos), dependentes químicos, em regime de internação e tempo de abstinência de até nove meses, submetidos a entrevista sociodemográfica, espirometria e teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6min.). Resultados: No TC6min., percorreram em média 129% da distância prevista e a função pulmonar não se apresentou comprometida. Comentários: Os achados sugerem que o uso de substâncias psicoativas ilícitas por um período inferior a vinte anos, não altera a função pulmonar e a capacidade funcional. Palavras-chave: Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias.
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