Drugs and the law

Unauthorized consumption of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogs and precursors in public places – punishable by a fine of 100 MCI, or arrest for up to 45 days. Article 296 Part 1 of the Criminal Code

- registration with the police;

- registration with a narcologist;

- denial of the right to take exams for driver licenses for cars, motorcycles;

- denial of purchasing a hunting rifle;

- denial of employment in law enforcement agencies, public service.

Illegal production, processing, acquisition, possession, transportation without the purpose of disturbing narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their analogs on an especially large scale – punishable by imprisonment for up to 7 (seven) years. Article 296 Part 2-4 of the Criminal Code

Propaganda or illegal advertising of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or their analogs, precursors - punishable by imprisonment for up to 6 (six) years with property confiscation. Article 299-1 of the Criminal Code

Illegal production, processing, acquisition, transportation, shipping or storage for the purpose of distribution of narcotic drugs and their analogs - punishable by imprisonment for a period of 6 (six) to 15 (fifteen) years with property confiscation. Article 297 Part 1-3 of the Criminal Code

Marketing of narcotic drugs and their analogs in educational organizations or to minors - from 15 (fifteen) to 20 (twenty) years with property confiscation or life imprisonment. Article 297 Part 4 of the Criminal Code

Incitement to use narcotic drugs and their analogs by a minor, or two or more persons - imprisonment for a term of 7 (seven) to 10 (ten) years. Article 299 Part 1 of the Criminal Code

Incitement to use narcotic drugs and their analogs, that resulted in the accidental death of the victim or other serious consequences - from 15 (fifteen) to 20 (twenty) years, or life imprisonment. Article 299 Part 2 of the Criminal Code

Organizing or maintaining drug dens or providing premises for the consumption of narcotic drugs and their analogs, - imprisonment for a term of 7 (seven) to 20 (twenty) years with property confiscation. Article 302 of the Criminal Code

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW

Some signs that should prompt closer attention to a teenager and their life:

Sudden mood changes from active to passive, from joy to gloom, from lively to lethargic;
Sudden change in the circle of friends;
Increase in the required amount of pocket money;
Disappearance of money or valuables from the house;
Unusual powders, capsules, pills, crumpled foil, needles, syringes;
Displaying secretive behavior, refusing to disclose their location;

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD

Be attentive to your children, find at least a little time to listen to them, let them feel your attention;
Build trust with your child so they confide in you, discuss their problems with you. If you do not know how to do this, consult a psychologist;
Your child should know and be sure that you care about them;
Teach your child to enjoy life in acceptable ways: play games, engage in sports, make crafts, play music, organize children's parties with games and contests. The more hobbies a child has, the better;
Parents should make every effort to protect their child from alcohol and drugs, violence and pressure at home, create an atmosphere of warmth, comfort, trust and mutual understanding.

PARENTS SHOULD

To teach to say “no” - it is a whole science.
It is crucial to find the right words with your child to refuse, so that at the right moment they are confident and articulate.
Explain to the child that when refusing, it is important to look the other person in the eye.
They have the right to make decisions, say “no” and not feel guilty – just help them realize this.

Anonymous hotlines of Anti-Drug Crime Administration of Police Department of East Kazakhstan region,

where one can report known facts – advertising, propaganda, possession, distribution of narcotic substances, as well as persons involved in them,

in the daytime 8 (7232) 26-42-76, 102.