Atenção integral a crianças e adolescentes em CAPSad III: um relato de experiência.

Abstract

This paper discuss the immersion process in a Psychosocial Care Center - Alcohol and other drugs (Centro de Atenção Psicossocial - Álcool e outras Drogas) through the experiences of a Supervised Basic Internship (Estágio Básico Supervisionado) and a Extension Project (Projeto de Extensão) experiences. using the participant observation to make an institutional situational diagnosis, in order to make critical considerations about the operation of the service. It is emphasized the theoretical course that leaded to the psychiatric reform, that in a historical movement visualizes the subjects with demands resulting from abusive use of psychoactive substances, leading to the creation and implementation of the publics politics of integral care offered to this population, based upon the Damage Reduction perspective. Through a historical overview about the childhood and youth social representations in Brazil and considering the recent data that shows a growing amount of children's and adolescents using drugs, it is debated their place in the Network of Psychosocial Care and the need of institutions that serves that specific demand. This report focus on the care practices and integral treatment observed in the institution, understanding its potentials and challenges, also discussing the possibilities of interventions built upon what was found. At last, it is noted the fragilities of this practices in the service routine, a problem that goes back to the mental health care structure, but with desire, bet and investment, it is possible to find new paths with the subject.