Use of psychoactive substances among medicine students from the Federal University of Amapá, Amazon Region, Brazil, in 2018
Psychoactive substances, also called psychotropic substances, are products which have the ability to promote stimuli or sensory changes, influencing emotions and the level of consciousness of those who use them. The objective of this study was to analyze the use of psychoactive substances among medical students at the Federal University of Amapá (UNIFAP), Amazon region, Brazil, in 2018. A quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional study was used, which used a convenience sample, not probabilistic, of university students. At this university, among medical students, it was noted that the use of psychotropic drugs is mainly due to the use of alcohol and analgesics. In the medical context, due to the easier access to prescription drugs, their use is much wider in this audience of professionals and academics, and the use of such substances is sometimes hidden and there is a difficulty in talking about and seek assistance.