Percepción de los estudiantes sobre el consumo de drogas psicoactivas en su universidad / Perception of Students Regarding Psychoactive Drug Use at Their University / Percepção de estudantes sobre o consumo de drogas psicoativas na universidade

entre los jóvenes universitarios se ha observado una tolerancia creciente hacia el consumo de drogas, debido ­entre otros factores­ a una reducción en la percepción de riesgo, que puede con-tribuir a la normalización del consumo. El objetivo fue analizar la percepción de los estudiantes de unauniversidad pública mexicana sobre la situación y la gravedad del consumo de drogas en su institución mediante diversos indicadores. Materiales y métodos: se analizó la base de datos derivada de la aplica-ción del Cuestionario sobre Consumo de Drogas en Estudiantes Universitarios (codeu-3), en el que partici-paron 19 815 estudiantes; se realizaron comparaciones según sexo y área académica utilizando pruebas de chi-cuadrado y el análisis post hoc de Bonferroni. Resultados: las mujeres indicaron tener una menor percepción de riesgo que los hombres sobre las variables analizadas (percepción de los participantes sobre el consumo de drogas en su facultad, venta y gravedad del consumo de drogas, según sexo y área académica y conductas de docentes y estudiantes que facilitan el consumo de alcohol y la postura de las autoridades universitarias ante estudiantes consumidores, según sexo y área académica). Conclusión: los resultados muestran diferencias en la percepción de hombres y mujeres, así como las diferencias asociadas con la adscripción de los estudiantes en las distintas áreas académicas, por lo que se sugiere profundizar el estudio de estos aspectos.

There is a growing tolerance toward drug use among university students due to a reduction in the perception of risk, which is considered as those judgments or intuitions held regarding the danger of a situation that can contribute to the normalization of consumption. This study aimed to analyze the perception of the students at a Mexican public university toward the situation and seriousness of drug use in the university using various indicators. Materials and methods: The database derived from the application of the Questionnaire on Drug Use in University Students (codeu-2 by its name in Spanish), in which 19,815 students from a Mexican public university participated, was analyzed, and comparisons were made according to gender and academic area using chi-squared tests and Bonferroni's post hocanalysis. Results: Women were reported to have a lower perception of risk than men on the variables analyzed (participants' perception of drug use in their faculty, sale and severity of drug use, according to gender and academic area, and behaviors of teachers and students that facilitate alcohol use and the position of university authorities towards student consumers, according to gender and academic area). Conclusion: The results indicated the importance of studying in greater depth the differences in the perception of men and women, as well as their affiliation in the different academic areas.

tem-se observado entre os jovens universitários uma crescente tolerância ao uso de dro-gas, devido à redução da percepção de risco, que é considerada como aqueles julgamentos ou intuições que se fazem sobre o perigo de uma situação, o que pode contribuir para a normalização do consumo. O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a percepção dos estudantes de uma universidade pública mexicana sobre a situação e a gravidade do uso de drogas em sua instituição por meio de vários indicadores. Materiais e métodos: analisou-se a base de dados derivada da aplicação do Questionário de Uso de Drogas em Estudantes Universitários (codeu-2), do qual participaram 19,815 estudantes; as comparações foram feitas de acordo com o gênero e a área acadêmica por meio de testes de qui-quadrado e análise post hoc de Bonferroni. Resultados: as mulheres relataram menor percepção de risco do que os homens nas variáveis analisadas (percepção dos participantes sobre o uso de drogas na faculdade, venda e gravidade do uso de drogas, por gênero e área acadêmica, e comportamentos de professores e alunos que facilitam o consumo de álcool e a atitude das autoridades universitárias perante estudantes consumidores, de acordo com o gênero e área acadêmica). Conclusão: os resultados mostram diferenças na percepção de homens e mulheres, bem como as diferenças associadas à inserção dos alunos nas diferentes áreas acadêmicas, para o que se sugere aprofundar o estudo desses aspectos.

Consumo de drogas legales e ilegales y síntomas de depresión en adultos mayores usuarios de Facebook durante la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2 en México / Consumption of legal and illegal drugs and depressive symptoms in older adults during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Mexico

Antecedentes: Los riesgos para la salud que enfrentan los adultos mayores son diversos; sin embargo, poco se ha explorado acerca del uso y abuso de sustancias psicoactivas en esta población. La reclusión impuesta por la situación que prevalece debido al SARS-CoV-2 ha incrementado los sentimientos de soledad, aislamiento y tristeza asociados a esta edad, que los convierte en un factor de riesgo para el consumo de drogas. Objetivo: Analizar el consumo de drogas legales e ilegales en el personas mayores de 60 años usuarios de Facebook®, y su relación con síntomas de depresión durante la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2.Material y métodosEstudio realizado a 380 personas mayores, usuarios de Facebook®, que respondieron un cuestionario publicado en línea, que indagó sobre: datos sociodemográficos, frecuencia y cantidad de consumo de drogas legales e ilegales y sintomatología depresiva. Resultados: El 50,26% fueron mujeres; la edad promedio fue de 6,79 años (DS=5,81); el 31,05% consumieron alcohol en los últimos 30 días, el 22,63% tabaco, tranquilizantes sin prescripción médica el 16,05% y mariguana el 7,89%. El consumo de otras drogas ilegales no superaron al 2,6% de la población. Al comparar entre consumidores y no consumidores, resultó que el consumo en los últimos 30 días fue ligeramente mayor en mujeres y en solteros, y no se observaron diferencias en función del nivel de escolaridad. Los síntomas de depresión leve y grave se encontró asociada con todas las drogas a excepción de tabaco y opiáceos. Discusión y conclusiones: Los resultados obtenidos demuestran la necesidad de visibilizar el consumo de drogas entre los adultos mayores, y de desarrollar estrategias que disminuyan las alteraciones anímicas que pueden estar experimentando, como el miedo, la angustia y la depresión. (AU)

Background: The health risks faced by older adults are diverse; however, little has been explored about the use and abuse of psychoactive substances in this population. The seclusion imposed by the situation that prevails due to SARS-CoV-2 has increased the feelings of loneliness, isolation and sadness associated with this age, which makes them a risk factor for drug use. Objective: To analyze the consumption of legal and illegal drugs in people over 60 years of age who are Facebook users and its relationship with symptoms of depression during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Material and methods: Study carried out on 380 elderly people, Facebook users, who answered a questionnaire published online, which inquired about: sociodemographic data, frequency and amount of legal and illegal drug use, and depressive symptomatology. Results: 50.26% were women; the average age was 66.79 years (SD=5.81); 31.05% consumed alcohol in the last 30 days, 22.63% tobacco, tranquilizers without medical prescription 16.05% and marijuana 7.89%. The consumption of other illegal drugs did not exceed 2.6% of the population. When comparing between users and non-users, it turned out that consumption in the last 30 days was slightly higher in women, in single people and no differences were observed depending on the level of schooling. Mild and severe depressive symptoms were found to be associated with all drugs except tobacco and opiates. Discussion and conclusions: The results obtained demonstrate the need to make drug use visible among older adults and to develop strategies that reduce the mood disorders they may be experiencing, such as fear, anguish and depression. When comparing between users and non-users, it turned out that consumption in the last 30 days was slightly higher in women, in single people and no differences were observed depending on the level of schooling. (AU)

[Consumption of legal and illegal drugs and depressive symptoms in older adults during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Mexico]. / Consumo de drogas legales e ilegales y síntomas de depresión en adultos mayores usuarios de Facebook durante la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2 en México.

BACKGROUND: The health risks faced by older adults are diverse; however, little has been explored about the use and abuse of psychoactive substances in this population. The seclusion imposed by the situation that prevails due to SARS-CoV-2 has increased the feelings of loneliness, isolation and sadness associated with this age, which makes them a risk factor for drug use. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the consumption of legal and illegal drugs in people over 60 years of age who are Facebook users and its relationship with symptoms of depression during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Study carried out on 380 elderly people, Facebook users, who answered a questionnaire published online, which inquired about: sociodemographic data, frequency and amount of legal and illegal drug use, and depressive symptomatology. RESULTS: 50.26% were women; the average age was 66.79 years (SD=5.81); 31.05% consumed alcohol in the last 30 days, 22.63% tobacco, tranquilizers without medical prescription 16.05% and marijuana 7.89%. The consumption of other illegal drugs did not exceed 2.6% of the population. When comparing between users and non-users, it turned out that consumption in the last 30 days was slightly higher in women, in single people and no differences were observed depending on the level of schooling. Mild and severe depressive symptoms were found to be associated with all drugs except tobacco and opiates. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained demonstrate the need to make drug use visible among older adults and to develop strategies that reduce the mood disorders they may be experiencing, such as fear, anguish and depression. When comparing between users and non-users, it turned out that consumption in the last 30 days was slightly higher in women, in single people and no differences were observed depending on the level of schooling.

Edad de inicio y consumo de alcohol en pacientes lesionados atendidos en los Servicios de Urgencias en XALAPA, MÉXICO / Idade do início e consumo de álcool Em pacientes lesados atendidos nos Serviços de emergência em Xalapa, México / Onset age and alcohol intake in injured patients treated at emergency rooms in Xapala, México

Objetivo: Identificar la asociación entre la edad de inicio del consumo de alcohol con el patrón de consumo y el consumo problemático en pacientes lesionados. Método: Estudio transversal en lesionados atendidos en el servicio de urgencias de dos hospitales públicos y que reporta-ron consumo de alcohol alguna vez en la vida. Variables: sexo, edad de inicio, consumo de alcohol antes de la lesión, patrón de consumo en el último año y consumo problemático. Resultados: Se incluyeron 354 pacientes, la media de edad de inicio del consumo de alcohol fue 17±4 años. Se observaron diferencias significativas entre la edad de inicio con: sexo (p=0.006), consumo de alco-hol antes de la lesión(p=0.001) y consumo problemático (p=0.001). Conclusión: En el presente estudio se observó que a menor edad de inicio del consumo de alcohol ma-yor consumo problemático y un patrón de consumo alto y consuetudinario. Es necesario establecer estrategias es-pecíficas de intervención para la reducción del consumo de alcohol a edades tempranas.

Objective: To identify the association between alcohol consumption onset age with consumption pattern and troublesome consumption in injured patients. Method: Cross sectional study in injured patients treated in emergency rooms in two public hospitals who reported alcohol consumption at least once in their lives. Variables: sex; onset age, alcohol consumption before the lesion, consumption pattern in the last year and troublesome consumption. Results: 354 patients were included; average alcohol consumption onset age was 17±4. Significant differences were observed between onset age with: sex (p=0.006), alcohol consumption before the lesion (p=0.001) and troublesome consumption (p=0.001). Conclusion: In this study it was observed that younger consumption onset age was associated with more troublesome alcohol consumption and high and customary consumption pattern. It is necessary to establish specific intervention strategies to reduce alcohol intake at early ages.

Objetivo: Identificar a associação entre a idade de início do consumo de álcool e o padrão de consumo e consumo problemático em pacientes lesados. Método: Estudo transversal de pacientes lesados atendidos no pronto-socorro de dois hospitais públicos e que relataram consumo de álcool em algum momento de suas vidas. Variáveis: sexo, idade de início, consumo de álcool antes da lesão, padrão de consumo no último ano e consumo problemático. Resultados: 354 pacientes foram incluídos, a idade média de início do consumo de álcool foi de 17 ± 4 anos. Diferenças significativas foram observadas entre a idade de início com: sexo (p = 0,006), consumo de álcool antes da lesão (p = 0,001) e consumo problemático (p = 0,001). Conclusão: No presente estudo, observou-se que quanto menor a idade de início do consumo de álcool, maior o consumo problemático e um padrão de consumo alto e habitual. É necessário estabelecer estratégias de intervenção específicas para a redução do consumo de álcool em idade precoce.

Percepción de riesgo y consumo de drogas legales en estudiantes de psicología de una universidad mexicana / Risk perception and use of legal drugs in students of psychology in a mexican university

Introducción. El consumo de drogas legales se ha elevado en México debido a un conjunto de razones, entre las que destaca la baja percepción de riesgo; por lo tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo fue conocer la prevalencia de consumo de alcohol y tabaco en los estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad Veracruzana y su relación con la percepción de riesgo. Materiales y métodos. Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal, observacional y analítico, en el cual se utilizó un muestreo aleatorio estratificado probabilístico, y un instrumento que midió la prevalen-cia de consumo y la percepción de riesgo mediante tres indicadores: percepción sobre el riesgo del consumo, gravedad del problema en la universidad y posibles respuestas de las autoridades de la Facultad de Psicología ante el problema. Resultados. Participaron 92 estudiantes (73 % mujeres y 27 % hombres), con una edad promedio de 22 años. El fumar una cajetilla de cigarrillos al día fue considerado "muy peligroso" por el 96 %, mientras que 4 % dijo que es "medianamente peligroso". En cuanto a la intoxicación alcohólica (emborracharse), 75 % lo consideró "muy peligroso", 22 %, que era "medianamente peligroso" y 3 % afirmó que es "poco peligroso". Conclusiones. El estudio no logró demostrar una relación significativa entre el consumo de alcohol y tabaco, y la percepción de riesgo de los estudiantes.

Introduction: The use of legal drugs has risen in Mexico due to a number of reasons among which, low perception of risk stands out. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of alcohol and tobacco in students of the faculty of Psychology in the Universidad Veracruzana and its relation to risk perception. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, observational, and analytic study using probability strati-fied random sampling was carried out, and an instrument that measured the prevalence of use and risk perception through the following three indicators was used: the indicators were perception of use risk, seriousness of the problem in the university, possible responses from the authorities of the School of Psychology to this problem. Results: Ninety two students participated (73% women and 27% men) average age 22 years. To smoke a pack of cigarettes a day was considered «very dangerous¼ by 96%, while 4% considered it to be «moderately dangerous¼; in regards to alcohol intoxication (drunkenness), 75% consider it «very dangerous¼, 22% "moderately dangerous" and only 3% declared it to be "slightly dangerous". Conclusions: This study was unable to demonstrate a significant relation between the use of alcohol and tobacco and the risk perception among students.