Exotic Dancers and Substance Abuse
Dancing and Drinking
1. Exotic dancing is an occupation that carries a lot of hazards. Near the very top of that list is substance abuse. The dance environment usually alcohol and dancers are encouraged to “drink up”, before hitting the stage. It makes the job easier to do if you are high.
2. Alcohol and More
Alcohol is not the only drug one can become addicted to on the street. The industry that supports males fixating on women as objects also allows for workers to imbibe on the job. This opens the door for addiction, lowered self esteem, and too often death. Illegal drugs are not uncommon and are often encouraged. Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Meth are all things girls load up before going stage. After wards the party continues. It is an up and down thing because the more you use the more your body requires.
3. Dancers, Unprotected Sex, and Recovery
Dancers who elect or are forced to perform sexually as part of their job run the additional risk of STD’s namely, HIV and AIDS from unprotected sex with customers. Not all girls do the sex deal. But, many do and even more are addicted to some type of substance.
4. Exiting Stage Left
Getting out of the dance industry isn’t always easy. There can be many obstacles. Perseverance and a plan are key tools when leaving the business. There are many people who are not at all offended my by their career choice and many are very good at it. Dancing pays and for some it pays very well. Loads of money for shaking your groove thing while scantily clad is impressive to some. We live in a culture that vibes on sexy. The sexier the better. Determining ways to stay healthy and sexy or not, at the same time should be a personal priority. Recovery demands it.
