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Service User Perceptions of Addiction Treatment Services in Barcelona: Barriers, Gender, Stigma, Employment, and Recommendations for Improvement

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Qualitative study explores perceptions of addiction treatment services, highlighting barriers and recommendations for improvement.

This study aims to explore service user perceptions of addiction treatment services to inform future planning.
Qualitative descriptive design using five focus groups (three with women, two with men)
Total of 37 participants from outpatient and residential addiction treatment services
Thematic content analysis of discussions
Participants often initiated treatment during personal crises, primarily through self-referral.
Women reported discomfort in mixed-gender environments, feeling unsafe and exposed to aggression.
Social and familial stigma was pervasive, with a greater impact on women.

Calvo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative study explores perceptions of addiction treatment services, highlighting barriers and recommendations for improvement.

This study aims to explore service user perceptions of addiction treatment services to inform future planning.
Qualitative descriptive design using five focus groups (three with women, two with men)
Total of 37 participants from outpatient and residential addiction treatment services
Thematic content analysis of discussions
Participants often initiated treatment during personal crises, primarily through self-referral.
Women reported discomfort in mixed-gender environments, feeling unsafe and exposed to aggression.
Social and familial stigma was pervasive, with a greater impact on women.

Calvo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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