Criminalidade e uso de drogas: uma análise do tratamento destinado ao dependente de drogas no sistema penal brasileiro

Abstract

This work has the goal, at first, the study about the evolution of drug policy in the world an in Brazil, focusing on treatment for the drug addict throughout history. Next, we move to the analysis of the currently treatment of the drug addict on Brazilian law. We approach how drug addiction can conduce to nonimputability when someone commits a crime under the influence of drugs or motivated for its consumption. Then we emphasize the condition of drug addict as a diseased person that needs a treatment, especially when involved in crimes, considering that the therapeutic approach, besides being essential to ensure the dignity, is a part of the crime prevention strategy. We emphasize that the addiction treatment has not been guaranteed in equality for those who need it most, in Brazil and in the city of Marabá/PA. Therefore, the work pursuits to show the importance of effective recovering and social reintegration to the drug addict, promoted by the public agency along whit the whole society, allowing an intersection between justice an health. Lastly, presents alternatives to reduce the criminality associated with drugs, through strategies like preventive intervention and therapeutic justice.