Citation

Guzmán-Facundo FR, Pedrao LJ, Lopez-García KS, Alonso-Castillo MM, Esparza-Almanza SE. Rev. Lat. Am. Enfermagem 2011; 19(Spec No): 839-847.

Vernacular Title

El consumo de drogas como una practica cultural dentro de las pandillas.

Affiliation

Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Nuevo León, México. pako2001@hotmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto, Universidade de Sao Paulo)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21739067

Abstract

Today, the social phenomenon of drugs trafficking and violence related to drugs has tended to minimize the implications of drugs consumption in gangs. This article is based on in-depth interviews in young gangs in the metropolitan area of Nuevo León, Mexico, with a view to reflecting on and analyzing the drug as a cultural practice within gangs. In the search for meaning, the first thing that is shown is the beginning of gang members in drugs consumption, and the form how drugs are presented by family members and friends of the gang is described. Next, we described the meaning of drugs use in everyday life and show the extent to which drugs use is acceptable and normalized.

Language: es