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Table 3 Barriers to methamphetamine treatment seeking

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

Barriers

n (%) (n = 68)

Wanted to attempt to withdraw on own

35 (52%)

Didn't know how to access treatment

28 (41%)

Wanted to keep using

26 (38%)

Unaware of the available treatment options

26 (38%)

Embarrassed or felt stigma attached to treatment

22 (32%)

Lack of support

21 (31%)

Cost/financial difficulties

14 (21%)

Work commitments

13 (19%)

Too hard to get into treatment

13 (19%)

Waiting lists too long/didn't want to wait

12 (18%)

Little confidence in effectiveness

8 (12%)

Treatment goals not compatible with personal goals

8 (12%)