title: [Assessment of the legal awareness regarding drug consumption].
abstract: The latest legislation against drug addiction has changed the approach of Pursuing Organs in Poland to the problem of taking and distribution of drugs. Many tests have been carried out in order to evaluate the extent of legal regulations as the appropriate instrument in the struggle against drug addiction. The survey and interview were introduced during the research. The results make it possible to form the following conclusions. Law, only as a supplementary means supporting other methods may help prevent and counteract the addictions. Legal regulation on drug addiction which are based on compulsion and punishment should be widely taken into account.
authors.affiliation: Ośrodek Informacji Toksykologicznej, Kliniki Toksykologii, Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie.
authors.forename: Jowanka
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Morawska
authors.forename: Leszek
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Satora
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011044:Poland; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires