Exploring treatment barriers on the use of crystal methamphetamine among young people in Harare, Zimbabwe

Nyashanu, Mathew; Brown, Michael; Nyashanu, Tichaenzana; Frost, Diana

doi:10.1080/14659891.2023.2173097

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“…Despite all of these studies, studies on the lived experiences of people using crystal methamphetamines remain somewhat scanty. However, recent research (Nyashanu, Brown, Nyashanu, & Frost, 2023) contextualising the experiences of crystal meth users is undertaken to describe the experiences of people using crystal meth users. For example, Nyashanu et al (2023) report that their findings found that crystal meth users experience difficulties in seeking assistance and treatment due to stigmatization, lack of awareness of drugs, and financial difficulties amongst others.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, recent research (Nyashanu, Brown, Nyashanu, & Frost, 2023) contextualising the experiences of crystal meth users is undertaken to describe the experiences of people using crystal meth users. For example, Nyashanu et al (2023) report that their findings found that crystal meth users experience difficulties in seeking assistance and treatment due to stigmatization, lack of awareness of drugs, and financial difficulties amongst others. Only a few studies have been undertaken on lived experiences of drug users, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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It's like an uncontrollable demon in your body: The lived experiences of youth using crystal meth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Witbank, Mpumalanga

Singwane

Ramoshaba

2023

IJRBS

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Crystal methamphetamine (meth) is quickly becoming one of the most used synthetic drugs worldwide, adding to the growing pandemic of substance abuse worldwide. Crystal meth may cause serious health effects including infertility, cancer and even DNA damage, especially among long-term users. Crystal meth users are often not aware of the serious health implications caused by crystal meth until it’s too late. This qualitative research paper employed the phenomenological research design to explore and describe lived experiences of crystal meth users. A total of 11 crystal meth users in the Witbank hotspots were identified through purposive convenience and key informants sampling. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and the thematic content analysis was used for analysis. The study's findings reveal that crystal meth users have an uncontrollable urge to use the substance which results in them being stigmatized in society and negatively affecting their family functioning. The findings also show that some crystal meth users engage in criminal activities. There is a need for further studies on lived experiences across all types of drugs. Policymakers in South Africa should work towards an Instant-admission policy for people who use substances, through the capacity of social workers.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%