On the necessity of existence of medical sobering stations in Russia

Abstract

The research subject is social relations in the field of public order protection. The article focuses on the interaction between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation represented by patrol and point duty officers and the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation represented by healthcare workers, in detecting people in the state of alcoholic intoxication, often unconscious or unable to walk, in public places. This category of citizens should be removed from public places and provided with medical aid. The author studies historical materials of the Soviet period, analyzes the current legislation issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Healthcare related to public order protection and its comparison with the practical activities of internal affairs bodies. Based on the analysis, the author suggests renewing the work of special medical sobering stations which will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the work of internal affairs officers, provide citizens in the state of alcoholic intoxication with professional medical assistance, and harmonize the actions of police officers and healthcare workers.