
Originally Posted by
Galactus
Wait, wait, wait - the 2% figure refers to the proportion of brothel workers who entered the industry for the purpose of feeding a drug habit.
Overall, according to that research - 20-30% of ALL prostitutes surveyed (including street walkers) are IV drug users.
According to this paper betweeen 7-17% of brothel workers and escorts are IV drug users (see page 13) http://www.med.unsw.edu.au/nchecrweb.nsf/resources/SHPReport/$file/NSWSexIndustryReportV4.pdf
I cant be bothered checking, but im sure this is far higher than for the general population