TRANSITIONAL OBJECTS PSYCHOPATHOLOGY: WINNICOTT’S LOOK AT THE ADDICTIONS CLINIC

Authors

  • Gustavo Chiesa Gouveia Nascimento
  • Márcia Aparecida Ferreira Oliveira
  • Ricardo Henrique Soares Universidade Federal do Ceará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5752/P.1678-9563.2020v26n3p901-920

Keywords:

Psychoanalysis, Substance-related disorders, Mental health services

Abstract

The contributions of Winnicott on the phenomenon of drug addiction are
the object of this paper, being its aim to point out the challenges posed
to this clinic in our health institutions. A synthesis from the work of
Gurfinkel concerning the psychopathological status of addictions from a
psychoanalytic point of view is discussed in accordance with the concepts
of Winnicott’s maturing period. At the end, the concepts presented are used
to problematize the field of clinical practice. Drug addiction is pointed
out as a misplacement of transitional phenomena before the failure of
environmental support for the experiences of primary illusion. Thus, the
clinical work focus with these patients is set on the support of the care
relationship itself, a fertile potential space for dreaming and symbolism,
from which the addicted subject is alienated. The toxic aspect that can
permeate these relationships is a challenge posed to the health institutions.

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Published

2021-10-22

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