THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS IN BULGARIA

This paper considers political changes in Bulgaria and their influence on the diffusion and use of alcohol and drugs. Specific cultural char acteristics connected with the use of alcohol and drugs are discussed and the misuse of drugs by different age groups and by different socia l groups (juveniles, students, military men) is described, as is the d iffusion of HIV-infection and cases of AIDS in Bulgaria. Finally, the paper comments on educational and social programmes and centres for pr evention and cure in Bulgaria.