Half of the marijuana users in Brazil, which links to the National Guidelines and Information on Prevention of Drug Abuse (SPKR), just trying harder drugs like crack and cocaine.
The average of Paraná is very close to the national. According to his own hands free operation, 46% of the State that have said they were cannabis users also used cocaine or crack.
In all, 49% of Brazilians who called for hands free operation and said they used marijuana, also referred to the use of other drugs. The search for other drugs is linked mainly to the lack of information about the effects they can cause, according to the coordination of hands free operation and also the Drug Czar's Office of Curitiba.
"Preventive campaigns are very young. Until recently only thought of the police to solve the drug problem. The main banner of the Anti-Drug in Curitiba is prevent the formation of new addicts, "said Hamilton Joseph Clain, the intelligence sector of Drug Czar.
According Clain, most people still lack knowledge about how drugs act in the body and its consequences. "It has a different impact when the person knows what the drug concerned. Without information, the more you use, the less effect marijuana is growing and the demand for stronger drugs, "he added.
For those who use marijuana, Clain also cites the "fashion" the indication for use of crack. "Much is said today that, after using marijuana, which makes you hungry, it is good to use the crack, which gives loss of appetite, and a drug would balance the other. Actually what happens is the opposite and the damage to the body is double, "he explains.
In most cases, users are unaware of the problems arising from the use of marijuana itself. Aside from delusions, hallucinations and addiction, because it contains tar, a substance can cause other diseases commonly associated with cigarette use, such as bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, pharyngitis, and even cancer.
Questions
VIVAVOZ data also show that the total number of drug users seeking service, frequently asked questions are about cigarette, alcohol: 57.6% asked about smoking, 54.4% of alcohol, marijuana 50.5% and 48.3% on cocaine.
The profile of those seeking VIVAVOZ is basically composed of men 18 to 25 years, with primary school, single and family income of less than five minimum wages.
VIVAVOZ is a free telephone service that provides provides scientific information on drugs, offering support to family and brief intervention for users who want to talk about their experiences and points of local treatment. The service meets from 8 to 24h, Monday to Friday, by phone 0800-510-0015. Who cares not need to be identified.
