Espacialização geográfica do uso de drogas pós-pandemia nos municípios da Serra Geral no estado de Minas Gerais: uma análise a partir do CAPS AD III de Janaúba

Abstract

The present study addresses the geographic spatialization of drug use in the Serra Geral region between the years 2020 and 2023, highlighting the importance of geographic analysis to understand the dynamics that shape human health. The objective of this work is to analyze the spatial patterns of alcohol and drug consumption in the region, comparing trends before and after the pandemic. Theoretically, the study is based on authors who discuss the intersection between geography and health, such as Milton Santos, guiding the analysis on the impact of geographic, socioeconomic and mental health factors. The methodology used is structuralist qualitative, with mapping and spatial analysis of data, based on bibliographic review and research in the official CAPS ADIII Janaúba database. The relevance of the topic lies in the urgent need to understand the impacts of drug use in the post-pandemic context, considering the vulnerability of local populations, regional inequalities and mental health. As a result, the study identified areas of greatest risk and consumption patterns, offering support for the formulation of public policies and specific interventions. Thus, the research contributes to both geography and society, expanding knowledge about the interactions between health and space in the post-pandemic scenario.