Current Issues of Prevention of Illicit Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances on the Territory of Sverdlovsk Region

Abstract

This article analyzes the level of drug addiction in the Sverdlovsk region, the degree of narcotization of various age groups, identifies the causes of the spread of drug addiction and drug abuse among various motivations groups. The authors identify the basic mechanisms of initiation to drugs and most common drugs, most popular destinations and distribution methods of drugs. The socio-cultural factors that contribute to the emergence and development of drug dependency are analyzed. The authors explore contemporary issues of prevention of non-medical consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances throughout the region, examine some of the main causes of and conditions affecting the effectiveness of combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including the territory of Sverdlovsk region, the problem of drug control in the Russian Federation. The authors offer the most effective measures to combat illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances throughout the region.