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Table 2 Reasons for seeking methamphetamine treatment

From: Treatment utilization and barriers to treatment: Results of a survey of dependent methamphetamine users

Reasons for seeking treatment

n (%) (n = 43)

Sick of the lifestyle

28 (65%)

Pressure from family and friends

28 (65%)

Seeking abstinence

21 (49%)

Financial reasons

17 (40%)

Wanted 'time out'

13 (30%)

Legal reasons

13 (30%)

Health problems

10 (23%)

Wanted to reduce use

9 (21%)