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2025 World Junior Curling Championships Held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, with Italy and South Korea Winning Gold

The 2025 World Junior Curling Championships took place from April 12 to 21 at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, serving as a test event ahead …

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Poisonous Pretties: Rising Doping Scams Endanger Sex Workers Worldwide

Doping Scams and Their Dangers

The term “doping scams” refers to the practice of drugging individuals—often sex workers—without their knowledge or consent. These scams involve forcing or tricking people into taking substances that impair judgment, increasing vulnerability to exploitation, manipulation, and harm. Some drugs are potent enough to be fatal, adding a new layer of danger to an already hazardous profession.

Methods and Motives

These scams are typically motivated by financial gain or control. Unscrupulous actors use doping to coerce or incapacitate sex workers, making them more compliant or facilitating crimes like theft. The drugs vary but serve the consistent purpose of exploiting vulnerable individuals operating in society’s shadows.

Implications for Health and Safety

Exposure to doping substances poses severe risks:
  • Overdose and acute poisoning
  • Long-term health complications
  • Increased risk of violence and abuse
  • Psychological trauma
These dangers are exacerbated by the clandestine nature of sex work, which often limits access to healthcare, support systems, and legal recourse.

Calls for Awareness and Protection

Advocates urge immediate action to protect sex workers, including:
  • Education on doping risks and warning signs
  • Stronger legal safeguards and social service outreach
  • Enhanced law enforcement targeting perpetrators

A Growing Problem

The rise in doping scams highlights an urgent public health and safety issue within the sex industry. The intersection of secrecy, stigma, and crime fosters dangerous trends that leave many navigating increasingly perilous circumstances. Addressing this threat requires vigilance, compassion, and concrete protective measures.

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