Abstract:
Adolescent health has been the subject of discussions because these subjects are vulnerable. In this paper we deal with the issue of cigarettes, alcohol / drug and anabolic steroid consumption and try to analyze moral and ethical perceptions about the issue. The research is qualitative, and the method used was the Case Study. Five focal groups were held to address moral dilemmas. Participants included 45 adolescents from Cape Verde and Brazil. In order not to use drugs it is evident that the construction of positive representations of the self is important, but sometimes adolescents find themselves coerced by pressure from the group. Regarding the use of anabolic substances, they have alleged that such use is incorrect, it is harmful, and that one should think about health instead. They believe that teenagers end up using those substances because they think only about the present and seek perfection.
Keywords:
Health education; Adolescents; Drugs use; Use of anabolics; Moral issues; Cape Verde Islands