This is a quantitative, exploratory and descriptive study. It aimed at identifying the reality of drug usage among the Port Workers at the port environment, in the southern extreme of Brazil. The sample consisted of 306 workers. The data was collected through structured, individual interview and were quantitatively analyzed. Among the participants, 43,14% answered that their workmates had already worked under the effect of drugs and the mostly used were alcohol (94,70%) and marijuana (77,27%). The most mentioned reason for the use was the addiction (40,15%). The knowledge of the reality of the drug user and the concern with the use at working environments, become important tools for the nurse, positioning it as a collaborator and partner in the sensibility of the individuals for the reduction of risks which result from the use of drugs in the life of the worker as well as in the work environment.
Street Drugs; Risk; Working Environment; Nursing
