This practice, involving the use of drugs like methamphetamine, mephedrone, or GHB during prolonged sexual encounters, has grown from a 6% prevalence in 2017 to 20% today. Data from CheckPoint suggests the phenomenon is becoming normalized, leading to three-month waiting lists at specialized NGOs like Stop.
“"The deterioration of the person's psyche is worrying. Some develop psychiatric problems, such as depression or psychosis."
Experts from Hospital del Mar and ABD highlight that many users end up in extreme vulnerability, losing jobs or housing. In Montjuïc, between 60 and 80 people are estimated to be sleeping rough due to issues stemming from this practice.
