Authors report a comparative study of drug consumption by 277 female prostitutes and 95 women who had never worked as prostitutes, attending by the Sydney STD Center in 1985 and 1987. Authors conclude that where differences in drug consumption exist between prostitutes and non-prostitutes they are mainly work related.
A review is presented of the association between the sex industry and the use and misuse of alcohol and illicit drugs. It is concluded that both the latter are associated with 'high risk' sexual activities, amongst prostitutes and their clients.