The chief narcologist of Russia Brune did not see any drawbacks in the new procedure for issuing medical certificates to drivers 
The new procedure for issuing medical certificates to drivers will help reduce control those who were previously deprived of their rights. This was stated by the chief freelance specialist psychiatrist-narcologist of the Ministry of Health of Russia Evgeny Brun, reports RIA Novosti
The expert noted that an additional examination of those who were previously caught driving while intoxicated will strengthen the prevention of drug addiction diseases. According to him, the narcological service will additionally identify citizens with addiction to psychoactive substances and alcohol.
“We see no minuses,” Brune summed up.
On December 1, the Russian Ministry of Health approved a new procedure issuance of medical certificates for drivers. It provides for an increase in the volume of medical examinations for a number of categories of drivers. Now motorists who have been deprived of their drunk driving license or refusal to receive a medical examination will need to take blood and urine tests. Those who need a certificate due to the expiration of their driver's license, or who have lost it, will not take such tests.
The new rules will come into force on March 1, 2022.