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The spread of drugs in Russia

According to experts, by the beginning of 2005 in Russia there are at least four million drug addicts. Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev published official statistics: Drugs are increasingly disseminated among the youth, the growth of abuse among women. Addiction to account - about 54 thousand women, but really their is 7-8 times greater, and this means that the future of our country is under threat. In parts of the juvenile has registered more than 350,000 teenagers, including about 20,000 - for the use of narcotic drugs and intoxicating substances. To prevent the spread of drugs in schools, in 24 regions of Russia introduced the post of school inspectors for minors who are directly under the place of study are shared with teachers in prevention work. If even ten years ago introduction to the consumption of drugs began in 16-18 years, but now the average age has decreased. Significantly changed the structure of drug market. Whereas previously the main drugs were consumed marijuana and poppy straw, but now it's heroin and synthetic drugs. Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliev said, and this important fact, as a change to the drug company:-Ten years ago, did not think that this problem will become a global one. But in recent years on television and other media are increasingly raising questions about the possibility of full or partial drug legalization, decriminalization of the types of offenses. Requires joint efforts of law enforcement bodies, ministries, the public, because defeat this evil only by joint efforts. Full interview and report on the State Duma meeting published: WP. - 16.12.2004. - № 278 The Mystery of the brain addict Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found that the brains of addicts, addicted to cocaine, its structure differs from the brain of ordinary people. The study involved 27 drug addicts, which compared with a group of ordinary people the same age and social status. Brains of subjects studied by installing magnetic resonance imaging. Scientists have discovered that the drug significantly reduced in size amygdala. On average, the addicts the amygdala in the left hemisphere was 13% less, and the right - by 23%. This means that they have the functional interhemispheric asymmetry. Such changes, according to U.S. researchers, affect the ability of drug users to analyze the possible consequences of their actions.