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The use of psychoactive substances in adolescents and young adults worldwide and locally corresponds to a health problem given the increase in statistical figures. Therefore, the present research aims to determine the characteristics and frequencies of alterations in basic and higher cognitive functions in adolescents and young adults who are poly-consumers of psychoactive substances in the Specialized Centers for the Treatment of People with Problematic Alcohol and Other Drug Use - CETAD in the city of Cuenca. A descriptive cross-sectional study design with quantitative method was used. The sociodemographic card and the ASSIST v3.1 and NEUROPSI tests were used in 145 participants. The results indicate prevalence of male dedicated to trades between 16 and 30 years old, single, with high school education, belonging to the urban area. In addition, they do not present alterations in basic and higher cognitive functions such as orientation, attention and concentration, memory (encoding-evocation), language, reading and writing, executive, conceptual and motor functions, indicating a normal performance of cognitive functioning.

The use of psychoactive substances in adolescents and young adults worldwide and locally corresponds to a health problem given the increase in statistical figures. Therefore, the present research aims to determine the characteristics and frequencies of alterations in basic and higher cognitive functions in adolescents and young adults who are poly-consumers of psychoactive substances in the Specialized Centers for the Treatment of People with Problematic Alcohol and Other Drug Use - CETAD in the city of Cuenca. A descriptive cross-sectional study design with quantitative method was used. The sociodemographic card and the ASSIST v3.1 and NEUROPSI tests were used in 145 participants. The results indicate prevalence of male dedicated to trades between 16 and 30 years old, single, with high school education, belonging to the urban area. In addition, they do not present alterations in basic and higher cognitive functions such as orientation, attention and concentration, memory (encoding-evocation), language, reading and writing, executive, conceptual and motor functions, indicating a normal performance of cognitive functioning.

Coping is defined as any dynamic cognitive and behavioral effort, in constant change, that the addict generates to control external and internal demands valued as overflowing the individual's resources. The present study aims to describe the coping strategies of male patients diagnosed with psychoactive substance use disorder at the Renacer Specialized Addiction Treatment Center in Paute-Azuay. Specifically, coping strategies are studied as a function of sociodemographic variables and variables related to psychoactive substance use. The research is developed from a quantitative approach, descriptive scope and nonexperimental design, with 44 male volunteer patients from 18 to 65 years of age from the Renacer Specialized Center for Addiction Treatment, who met a series of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Spanish adaptation of the Revised Ways of Coping Scale, elaborated by Lazarus and Folkman (1984) in its original version (Ways of Coping Inventory) and a sociodemographic questionnaire were applied. The results obtained show that at a general level the strategies of acceptance of responsibility and positive reappraisal predominate in the patients, while confrontation is the least employed strategy. With respect to sociodemographic variables, greater use was found of positive reappraisal strategies, acceptance of responsibility, distancing, self-control and seeking social support. On the other hand, with respect to the variables related to drug use, in general, a greater use of the strategies of seeking social support, flight and avoidance was found.

Coping is defined as any dynamic cognitive and behavioral effort, in constant change, that the addict generates to control external and internal demands valued as overflowing the individual's resources. The present study aims to describe the coping strategies of male patients diagnosed with psychoactive substance use disorder at the Renacer Specialized Addiction Treatment Center in Paute-Azuay. Specifically, coping strategies are studied as a function of sociodemographic variables and variables related to psychoactive substance use. The research is developed from a quantitative approach, descriptive scope and nonexperimental design, with 44 male volunteer patients from 18 to 65 years of age from the Renacer Specialized Center for Addiction Treatment, who met a series of inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Spanish adaptation of the Revised Ways of Coping Scale, elaborated by Lazarus and Folkman (1984) in its original version (Ways of Coping Inventory) and a sociodemographic questionnaire were applied. The results obtained show that at a general level the strategies of acceptance of responsibility and positive reappraisal predominate in the patients, while confrontation is the least employed strategy. With respect to sociodemographic variables, greater use was found of positive reappraisal strategies, acceptance of responsibility, distancing, self-control and seeking social support. On the other hand, with respect to the variables related to drug use, in general, a greater use of the strategies of seeking social support, flight and avoidance was found.

The consumption of psychoactive substances represents a health problem worldwide, its consequences are personal as well as environmental, being one of those affected the family environment, which affects the development of the person in consumption, as well as the members of the family group. The objective of this research is to determine the effects of the family reintegration process in users of psychoactive substances, graduated from the rehabilitation center "Hogares Kairos, Azogues canton. Period June 2020 - May 2021. From the study, the results identified that within the reinsertion process applied by the technical team of the Center, activities are carried out towards a change in lifestyle, family reintegration and providing coping tools, evidencing the positive effect on users in recovery; also, addiction represents a factor that affects family relationships significantly; they have been restored, mainly through systemic family therapy. It was identified that the support of the family and their participation in the process influenced the user to accept the support of the technicians of the Institution and prevent his relapse in consumption. In addition, based on these results, a proposal is proposed that responds to the needs expressed by the graduated users, the family and the professionals, in order to strengthen the family reintegration process

The consumption of psychoactive substances represents a health problem worldwide, its consequences are personal as well as environmental, being one of those affected the family environment, which affects the development of the person in consumption, as well as the members of the family group. The objective of this research is to determine the effects of the family reintegration process in users of psychoactive substances, graduated from the rehabilitation center "Hogares Kairos, Azogues canton. Period June 2020 - May 2021. From the study, the results identified that within the reinsertion process applied by the technical team of the Center, activities are carried out towards a change in lifestyle, family reintegration and providing coping tools, evidencing the positive effect on users in recovery; also, addiction represents a factor that affects family relationships significantly; they have been restored, mainly through systemic family therapy. It was identified that the support of the family and their participation in the process influenced the user to accept the support of the technicians of the Institution and prevent his relapse in consumption. In addition, based on these results, a proposal is proposed that responds to the needs expressed by the graduated users, the family and the professionals, in order to strengthen the family reintegration process

Background: The use of psychoactive substances dates back thousands of years; initially with use in rituals, as a way to mitigate hunger, thirst, and have the courage to go to combat or simply access artificial paradises, creating custom in society. In 2017, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, it registered 271 million people, between 14 and 65 years old, who had used some type of drug. Objective: Determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with the consumption of alcohol, tobacco and psychoactive substances in students of the Nursing Career of the University of Cuenca, 2021. Methodology: Observational-descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study, with a universe of 617 students enrolled in the period September 2020 - February 2021 of the Nursing Career of the University of Cuenca. The sample was obtained using the formula for finite universe of Dra. Pita Fernández, resulting in 154 students. The compiled information was digitized using the SSPS version 25 program and using descriptive statistics, the results are presented in tables of frequency and percentages. Results: The predominant population is female with 77%, 23% is male, the psychoactive substances of choice are: alcohol with 46% consumes it once or twice a week, tobacco among drugs classified as legal; Among the illicit ones, marijuana is the first option for consumption.

Background: The use of psychoactive substances dates back thousands of years; initially with use in rituals, as a way to mitigate hunger, thirst, and have the courage to go to combat or simply access artificial paradises, creating custom in society. In 2017, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, it registered 271 million people, between 14 and 65 years old, who had used some type of drug. Objective: Determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with the consumption of alcohol, tobacco and psychoactive substances in students of the Nursing Career of the University of Cuenca, 2021. Methodology: Observational-descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study, with a universe of 617 students enrolled in the period September 2020 - February 2021 of the Nursing Career of the University of Cuenca. The sample was obtained using the formula for finite universe of Dra. Pita Fernández, resulting in 154 students. The compiled information was digitized using the SSPS version 25 program and using descriptive statistics, the results are presented in tables of frequency and percentages. Results: The predominant population is female with 77%, 23% is male, the psychoactive substances of choice are: alcohol with 46% consumes it once or twice a week, tobacco among drugs classified as legal; Among the illicit ones, marijuana is the first option for consumption.

Background: The use of psychoactive substances dates back thousands of years; initially with use in rituals, as a way to mitigate hunger, thirst, and have the courage to go to combat or simply access artificial paradises, creating custom in society. In 2017, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, it registered 271 million people, between 14 and 65 years old, who had used some type of drug. Objective: Determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with the consumption of alcohol, tobacco and psychoactive substances in students of the Nursing Career of the University of Cuenca, 2021. Methodology: Observational-descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study, with a universe of 617 students enrolled in the period September 2020 - February 2021 of the Nursing Career of the University of Cuenca. The sample was obtained using the formula for finite universe of Dra. Pita Fernández, resulting in 154 students. The compiled information was digitized using the SSPS version 25 program and using descriptive statistics, the results are presented in tables of frequency and percentages. Results: The predominant population is female with 77%, 23% is male, the psychoactive substances of choice are: alcohol with 46% consumes it once or twice a week, tobacco among drugs classified as legal; Among the illicit ones, marijuana is the first option for consumption.