[Working in a CSAPA, care through relationships]. / Travailler en CSAPA, le soin par la relation.

In a medical-social setting, the work of addiction care providers is somewhat unusual. Drawing on the teachings of Carl Rogers and his person-centred approach, and Hildegard Peplau and her theory of care based on the interpersonal relationship, this article explores the possibilities of welcoming a user to an addictology care, support and prevention center that is trying to rethink its operations at a time when advanced practice nurses are being deployed.

[The nurse in an addiction treatment, support and prevention centre]. / L'infirmière en centre de soins, d'accompagnement et de prévention en addictologie.

The nurse in an addiction treatment, support and prevention centre works within a multidisciplinary team. She is available to listen to the addicts and support them. Thanks to her specific skills and training, she plays a key role in the follow-up.