Universidade Federal do Ceará

The objective was to trace the profile of women drug addicts treated at the Psychosocial Care Center alcohol and other drugs (CAPSad) in the city of Caucaia- Ceará. Documentary and retrospective study based on information collected from 102 medical records of registered users between 2004 and 2008. The data were organized in Statical Program for Social Science, represented in tables and charts, and analyzed according to descriptive statistics. Results show elements that contributed to the vulnerability of women to use and abuse of psychoactive drugs, predisposing them to addiction. Some of these aspects may have been instrumental in seeking and remaining in service. The study is essential to think about women's health more broadly. Knowledge about the subject it is important for the elaboration of health practices that can improve and modify the accessibility of women drug addicts to mental health services. Descriptors: Substance-related disorders; Women; Community mental health services; Nursing