Prevention of drug addiction. Unvarnished truth about drugs

Drug addiction is one of the pressing issues of today’s youth. How to caution boys and girls against impulsive steps that lead not only to the loss of physical and mental health, but also endanger their very lives, how to recognize a new generation of psychoactive substances that are radically different from the usual types of drugs, their peculiarities? What steps to take, what measures to apply to already identified drug addicts. These and other topical issues related to drug addiction prevention and control among young people of all ages were addressed at the interactive lesson conducted online by Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, jointly with Anti-Drug Trafficking Administration of Police Department of East Kazakhstan region. Major Police Officer Alinur Nazarbekov, a senior operational officer for special cases of Anti-Drug Trafficking Administration of Police Department of East Kazakhstan region, raised the legal aspects of drug consumption and distribution. Illegal acquisition, possession of narcotics, incitement to drug use, propaganda or illegal advertising leading to criminal punishment - these and other issues were carefully considered during the lesson.