Город стимуляторов: как новая эпидемия затягивает молодых на дно

The romance of St. Petersburg fades when it comes to new stimulants. The city could be on the brink of an epidemic of drug use and HIV infection. In the 1990s and 2000s, drug addiction in St. Petersburg was associated with opioids, but now it's associated with synthetic stimulants. Addiction to them develops almost immediately and is more difficult to treat. Instead of severe physical withdrawal symptoms, psychosis, paranoia, and mental illness are common. The number of users of new substances is growing annually. This video features stories from people who have experienced this firsthand, and expert opinions explaining why the current support system is failing. We explore why "salts" have spread so quickly in St. Petersburg, how Telegram and the dark web have made access to them almost instantaneous, why addiction is becoming more prevalent among younger people, and what can be done to stop a potential epidemic. Like and share this video—let's break the taboo. Timestamps: 0:00 — Beginning 0:31 — ChemSex 1:30 — Availability and Affordability 2:46 — Younger Consumer Profile 4:16 — Rapid Addiction and Mental Consequences 5:35 — Lack of Help