Abstract

CUEVA, Gloria. Violence and addictions: public health problems. Rev. perú. med. exp. salud publica, Mar. 2012, vol.29, no.1, p.99-103. ISSN 1726-4634.

Violence and addictions produce a great impact over persons, families, and communities. They impair their normal development and affect the possibility of individuals to fully grow. There are many different factors involved in their presentation, so proposed solutions must come from different sectors with an integrated point of view. The prospects of an adequate individual and collective development depend on the efficacy of the actions taken, from the public health point of view

Keywords: Violence; Substance-related disorders; Alcoholism; Public health.