As contribuições da Educação Física no combate ao uso abusivo de drogas na escola

Abstract

Every day the consumption of drugs is increasing among adolescents and young people in society. Thus, the school being a space where the student takes a critical reflection on a certain subject, can and should be discussing the dangers of abusive use within the school. This study aimed to analyze the scientific production on the contribution of physical education in combating drug abuse through a systematic literature review. The search for articles was carried out using literature relevant to the topic, through the following descriptors school, physical education, drugs, prevention and the study sample had publications related to the areas of education and health. The qualitative study predominated. It is concluded that there is a lack of studies related to drugs and the discipline of physical education. As well as the importance of physical activity to drug abuse among adolescents. The school is responsible for promoting social projects to prevent drug use among adolescents, and there is still a need for critical and constructive reflection in the context of facing this problem at school.