History and current state of the drug situation in Kyrgyzstan
The article describes the historical background of drug trafficking in Kyrgyzstan, the changes in the drug situation that occurred during the Soviet period and at the present stage of development of the country. The authors of this article consider the measures against drug trafficking, as well as the state of drug prevention and treatment, and analyze their effectiveness. The authors come to the conclusion that at present the necessary legislative base is formed in Kyrgyzstan in accordance with the international obligations, the state policy in the sphere of drug control is developed, an institutional mechanism for the implementation of control over drug trafficking is created. Besides this, primary drug prevention carried out by the health authorities, education authorities, local authorities, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations, and media in coordination of the state authorized body on control of drugs is activated. However, despite positive developments in the suppression of illicit drug trafficking, due to increased crime prevention of drug crime, which resulted in a decrease in its level in the structure of general crime, Kyrgyzstan continues to be one of the most active channel of international drug trafficking, as evidenced by the presence of significant amount of illicit drugs.