Drinking can be a huge problem for exotic dancers. There are many social and psychological reasons why.
I’ve seen countless strippers in Chicago and from other big cities develop an addiction to alcohol over the years ( I myself was not immune from my own addictions when I danced). Addiction really isn’t something that starts out of no where. Most substance abuse begins in a social setting which progresses from abuse to dependency.
Although the term “drunk stripper” might be popular and funny in our lexicon, alcohol is the most abused substance in the world and is a serious, as well as major problem for exotic dancers. At Chicago Strippers Forum, we could use your insight, advice and opinion on how to help men and women in our industry cope with dependency.
From Fox News: Strip Club Forced to Pay for Stripper’s Drunk Driving Choice
Feel free to help others by leaving a comment on how our industry can tackle this serious problem.
by: Mr. Goodtimes
How can you differentiate between alcoholism and alcohol abuse?
Hello:
I’m an adjunct faculty college professor who teaches psychology courses at a Boston area community college. I’m in the process of designing a special program for current dancers and retired strippers that will help them get a high school equivalency diploma and/or a college education, leading to a better career, thus leaving the adult entertainment industry. No more abuse, exploitation ….
I have been researching exotic dancing & strip clubs and wondered if you could send me your thoughts of how I can interview the girls and develop a trusting relationship. Do I speak with management? Do I go dressed as a dancer? Do I apply for work in a club? I need your help. I’m 61 but look like I’m in the early 50s. I’m not a square, and I really do want to help the girls.
I chose the “stage” name Variety.
Sure thts easy. Alchoholism is a chronic disease which is likely to have run in a persons family, as well as their own life. Alcohol abuse means that while you might not yet be an alcoholic, or have a daily problem, it does mean the person binge drinks when out at the bars or at home. It doe not mean the person has progressed to the point to where they desire alcohol every day, or uses the substance to cope with life’s everyday troubles. Hope that helps.
I think clubs do need to watch out for their ladies and not let them drive if they have been drinking at work. As a bartender I will not serve a dancer liquor if they are driving.
The women working selling a club’s liquor deserve the clubs apperication and protecton.
I also think the clubs need to learn about alcoholism and help their dancers dry out and not get knee walking drunk. Dancers also need to learn how to appericate their lives and learn how to take better care of themselves.
Alcoholism is so popular with strippers because it is often encouraged by the club. Yes, strippers who have this problem are weaker than others. For a long time I would not have labeled myself in that category because, apparently, I believed I was stronger than I was.
When I finally quit drinking I could down an entire bottle of Patron to myself in a shift, and often did. The clubs encouraged it and the customers like feeling as if you are partying with them. To top it off, there was always a direct correlation between how much money I would make and how much I drank. When your income is based on the party, it makes it difficult that much more difficult to quit.