Abstract

Introduction. In Chile, an unknown number of crack cocaine users may be a hidden population due to the fact that crack use is generally associated with poverty and drug trafficking. Privileged access interviewing is one method that enables the reaching of hidden populations of drug users. Aim. To implement privileged access interviewing in Chile to reach crack users who have not received treatment in the last year. Method. Potential privileged access interviewers (PAIs) were selected in two districts of Santiago, La Pintana and San Joaqu