Since 2021, the practice of using drugs during sexual encounters has surged in Barcelona. Methamphetamine, often called tina, is now the leading cause of admissions to the dual pathology unit at Hospital del Mar, highlighting the devastating impact on mental health and social stability.
“"I had a normal life and 'tina' took everything from me. I ended up living on the street."
Reports indicate that between 60 and 80 people are currently living in makeshift settlements in Montjuïc due to this phenomenon. Specialized health units in the city are overwhelmed, with waiting lists for treatment reaching up to three months as the crisis continues to grow.
