ROMPIENDO EL CRISTAL: PERCEPCIONES DE LOS USUARIOS DE METANFETAMINA SOBRE LOS DESAFÍOS PARA ACCEDER Y PERMANECER EN UN TRATAMIENTO.

Introduction. The demand for therapeutic treatment for methamphetamine (crystal) consumption in the state of Aguascalientes, México has increased in recent years. Crystal has become the primary drug of impact among consumers in Aguascalientes. The majority of people who seek treatment do so in non-governmental services emanating from civil society, known as residential centers or annexes. Method. A study was conducted to identify and analyze the barriers faced by crystal consumers when seeking treatment. 21 interviews were conducted with crystal consumers receiving treatment at three residential centers. Results. Three main types of barriers were identified: systematic or structural, non-systematic or attitudinal, and retention or adherence to treatment. Conclusions. The study highlights the importance of identifying the obstacles that consumers face in accessing treatment, as well as identifying and analyzing the components that should be included in the design of prevention and intervention programs that are tailored to the specific needs of this type of consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]