Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Greetings from Russia! There is the stereotype of a drunken and rude Russian. But few people know that millions of Russians suffer from drug addiction. And it is not self-indulgence at the college, but serious illness that can ruin the life of a drug addict and his family.
Firstly, a bit of sad statistics about drug addiction in Russia. International experts consider that Russia is the largest heroin market in Europe. Three or even four million drug users live in Russia. This is more than two percent of the total Russian population. One-third of Russian addicts use heroin. Five thousand Russians die from drug addiction every month.
Secondly, law enforcement officials claim that they intercept almost forty percent of the heroin that enters the country. It is about ten kilograms of heroin daily. Accordingly, the situation with drugs in Russia could be even worse.
Thirdly, drug abuse negatively affects the demographic indicators of Russia. After all, death takes away young people who might have a family and raise children. Fortunately, drug addiction has a strong competitor. It is alcoholism. Vodka, wine and beer are much cheaper and more accessible. And Russian people choose drunkenness. One could say that alcoholism saves the majority of Russians from drug addiction.
Take care of yourself! Stay away from that stuff. And don't forget to subscribe to my channel and show this video to your friends who are too casual about drugs. From Russia with love!
Greetings from Russia! There is the stereotype of a drunken and rude Russian. But few people know that millions of Russians suffer from drug addiction. And it is not self-indulgence at the college, but serious illness that can ruin the life of a drug addict and his family.
Firstly, a bit of sad statistics about drug addiction in Russia. International experts consider that Russia is the largest heroin market in Europe. Three or even four million drug users live in Russia. This is more than two percent of the total Russian population. One-third of Russian addicts use heroin. Five thousand Russians die from drug addiction every month.
Secondly, law enforcement officials claim that they intercept almost forty percent of the heroin that enters the country. It is about ten kilograms of heroin daily. Accordingly, the situation with drugs in Russia could be even worse.
Thirdly, drug abuse negatively affects the demographic indicators of Russia. After all, death takes away young people who might have a family and raise children. Fortunately, drug addiction has a strong competitor. It is alcoholism. Vodka, wine and beer are much cheaper and more accessible. And Russian people choose drunkenness. One could say that alcoholism saves the majority of Russians from drug addiction.
Take care of yourself! Stay away from that stuff. And don't forget to subscribe to my channel and show this video to your friends who are too casual about drugs. From Russia with love!
