Uso racional e acompanhado de medicamentos para pacientes neurodivergentes

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the indiscriminate use of psychotropic medications intended for neurodivergent patients by individuals who have not been diagnosed. Methodology: A descriptive literature review was conducted by reading original articles found in official research databases such as PubMed, SciELO, Google Scholar, and Capes journals. Inclusion criteria comprised articles from the last 5 years related to the topic, while older articles and those not fitting the study’s proposal were excluded. Results: The literature highlights that both neurodivergent individuals and non-neurodivergent academics use psychotropic medications. Neurodivergent individuals who face challenges require therapies and medicinal treatments. The selected articles revealed the abuse of psychotropic drugs by academics with or without prescription, sometimes combined with alcohol and tobacco to potentiate effects. Final Considerations: Through this research, it became evident that a large number of people use psychotropic medications without medical prescription or proper monitoring. The risks caused by these medications were assessed, as they directly affect the central nervous system. It was also inferred that this issue is a public health problem requiring significant awareness from health professionals.