Professional Workshops For Reinsertion Of Internal Staff From A Drug Rehabilitation Center In The Labor Market

Objective: to develop activities that facilitate social and labor market reintegration of drug addicts residing in Fazenda Paraiso, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methods: this qualitative/quantitative study of descriptive character included 15 interns aged 16 to 49 years who participated in workshops of theoretical/practical nature taught by educators of the Pharmacy graduation course. Results: most participants were over 30 years old, and 80% had only basic education. Employment was shown to allow for financial stability, as well as to provide dignity and recognition by society, and it is considered important for drug addicts. Conclusion: pharmacy professionals can be great allies in the reintegration of drug addicts in society by providing workshops or lectures on health education.