OSCOW, April 18 (UPI) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says the government will consider the possibility of replacing jail terms for drug abusers with drug treatment.
The concept of giving drug abusers involved in minor crimes the choice of whether to go to jail or undergo rehabilitation was initiated by Russia's anti-narcotics chief, Viktor Ivanov, RIA Novosti reported Monday.
"The question now is about which crimes should be included into this initiative," Medvedev said.
"I instruct the government and the presidential executive staff to review this proposal in a two-month term and submit the decisions to me," Medvedev said.
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