LDPR Leader Calls for Overhaul of Russia's Drug-User Registry to Ensure Anonymity

Overview

• Leonid Slutsky proposed revising Russia’s system for registering people with addiction, urging anonymity from the first point of contact.
• He insisted that registration must not become a stigmatizing “wolf ticket” that discourages individuals from seeking treatment.
• Slutsky called the fight against drug addiction a top state priority requiring political will and coordinated work across medicine, education, culture, and law enforcement.
• He attributed widespread substance use to social and economic factors such as poverty, unemployment, poor quality of life, limited constructive leisure, and emotional instability.
• The statement reflects an LDPR initiative, with no enacted legal changes or official government response reported so far.