Keywords
Patient Assistance Team
Fentanyl
Cocaine
Misuse Drugs
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Abstract
This reflection study aims to reflect on the impact on the mental health of young adults of fentanyl and cocaine dependence, highlighting the consequences for the body and the implications for clinical management. This reflective study was carried out according to a review of books and articles indexed in SciELO and Google Scholar, with a time frame from 2018 to 2023, using the descriptors: “Mental Health”, “Patient Assistance Team”, “Fentanyl” and “Drugs of Improper Use”. The study revealed that cocaine and fentanyl dependence is associated with physical and mental complications, including neurological, cardiovascular, and psychiatric dysfunctions. The combined use of these drugs worsens adverse effects, making treatment more complex. The use of these substances occurs in both pharmacological and recreational contexts throughout the world. Understanding the complications associated with the use of fentanyl and cocaine is essential for appropriate patient management. Prevention and treatment policies must be prioritized to reduce the impact of these drugs on public health, and health units must be equipped to provide specialized and continuous care, promoting integration with social assistance services for comprehensive support.
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