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Item Uso de sustancias psicoactivas en tiempos de pandemia (covid-19) en un grupo de jóvenes del barrio la rivera de la ciudad de Cali.(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2024) Quintero Peña, Nayla Alexandra; Del Basto Gil, Kimberly; Hinojosa Sinisterra, Jaritza; López Santander, Rodrigo (Director)The COVID-19 pandemic altered daily life globally, generating high levels of stress and anxiety, especially among young people. The easy transmission of the virus led governments to impose quarantines and preventive isolation. In Cali, these measures caused an increase in the use of psychoactive substances among young people as a strategy to cope with the stress of confinement. A qualitative study in the La Rivera neighborhood examined the impact of substance use on young people, considering the history of use, the role of the environment, interpersonal and family relationships, the influence of isolation, vital performance, coping strategies, and social perception. Interviews with ten young people revealed varied consumption patterns, with significant increases during the pandemic, motivated by the fear of confinement and emotional problems. Decreases and cases of stable consumption were also identified. The family and social environment influenced consumption decisions, affecting relationships and family coexistence, especially during confinement. Isolation was related to increased consumption as an evasion mechanism. Vital performance was affected, with work and academic problems for some participants. Coping strategies included consumption to manage stress, and the social perception of consumption became more tolerant in some cases.