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Addressing Drug Use and Prostitution in Aberdeen: Meeting Women's Needs

Learn about the current drug and prostitution scene in Aberdeen, services provided by Drugs Action, implications of crack cocaine use, and future service developments to support women involved in prostitution. Contact Drugs Action for assistance.

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Addressing Drug Use and Prostitution in Aberdeen: Meeting Women's Needs

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  1. Drugs Action Women involved in prostitution in Aberdeen - Meeting the Needs

  2. Overview • Background information • The current scene in Aberdeen • Drug Action services • Crack use and prostitution • Crack use and service implications • Future service developments

  3. Background Information • The harbour area is a traditional area for street prostitution in Aberdeen. • Grampian Police currently operates a management zone. • Drugs Action has been providing a street outreach service for 12 years. • The drop-in centre opened in 2004 • The onset of Crack Cocaine use in Aberdeen was linked to street prostitution. • Crack cocaine use in Grampian now accounts for 40% of the total national use.

  4. The Current Scene in Aberdeen • Grampian Police & Drugs Action estimate numbers between 100 – 150 street workers. • Approximately 95% are dependent drug users. • Crack cocaine use is commonly reported as a secondary drug with heroin remaining the main drug of choice. • Approximately 12.5% of the women are residents.

  5. Drugs Action Services‘Keeping safe, stabilising and moving on’ Stage 1 – Establishing trust and delivering immediate interventions Stage 2 - Improving awareness of problems and options for change Stage 3 - Supporting people to make and maintain change

  6. Crack cocaine use and prostitution • The appeal of crack • Patterns of use • Street safety • Increase in BBV risk behaviour • Mental health issues

  7. Crack cocaine and service implications • Immediate service • Staff attitudes and knowledge • Access to complimentary therapies • Intensive one to one support • Medical interventions

  8. Future Service Developments • Secure funding to extend and enhance the drop-in service • Increase capacity for follow-up support • Provision of medical services at the drop-in • Develop links between the women and Grampian Police • Provision of complementary therapies

  9. Drugs Action Luan Bruce 7 Hadden Street Aberdeen Tel.: 01224 577120 Email: luan@drugsaction.co.uk

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