MONITORING THE OPINION OF RESIDENTS OF THE KURSK REGION ON THE PROBLEM OF ILLEGAL DRUG TRAFFICKING IN THE REGION (RESULTS OF A SOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY)
The article presents the results of studies to study public opinion on the problem of independent drug trafficking in the Kursk region. Kurians, regardless of income level and social status, believe that the level of drug addiction in the region is not high. Most of the respondents believe that the work of regional structures in the prevention of the spread of narcotic substances is not effective enough. Among the most effective measures to prevent drug addiction, the respondents consider preventive conversations with the participation of former drug addicts. Residents of the Kursk region believe that the prevention of drug addiction among young people should be dealt with by parents, educational and medical organizations.