OS CONTEÚDOS ÁLCOOL E OUTRAS DROGAS NO ENSINO DE ENFERMAGEM DA UFES: UMA ANÁLISE CRÍTICA

ABSTRACT: The study was based on the project sponsored by the Organization of American States which was developed by Sao Paulo Federal University College of Nursing aiming at analyzing the alcohol- and drug-related course contents taught in undergraduate nursing programs in Brazil. Its purpose was to evaluate teaching conditions concerning this theme in the undergraduate nursing program at Espirito Santo Federal University through a descriptive survey applied to 86 nursing students. To 95% of the students, the problem related to the consumption of alcohol and drugs is a theme of great interest. The inclusion of these themes in nursing programs is a facilitating condition for the education of nurses in this area. KEYWORDS: Alcohol; Drugs; Nursing; Education.