Work Hard, Party Harder: Drug Use and Sexual Behaviour in Young British Casual Workers in Ibiza, Spain

A significant proportion of young British casual workers in Ibiza engage in risky substance use and sexual behavior, with 97.7% consuming alcohol and 85.3% using drugs during their stay. Alarmingly, nearly half (43.5%) tried drugs they had never used before, while 50% reported unprotected sex, often under the influence of alcohol. Despite this, only 14.3% sought sexual health check-ups locally, though most intended to do so upon returning to the UK. The study highlights Ibiza's nightlife resorts as critical settings for substance-related health issues and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts between home and destination countries, tourism industries, and health authorities to mitigate these risks.

Kelly, D., Hughes, K., & Bellis, M. (2014). Work Hard, Party Harder: Drug Use and Sexual Behaviour in Young British Casual Workers in Ibiza, Spain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11(10), 10051–10061. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph111010051