The use of profiling as a method of identifying the signs of chemical dependence and habitual intoxication

Addiction to the use of psychoactive substances is one of the most acute problems of modern society. Often alcohol or drug addiction leads a person to the commission of a crime. Police officers who interact directly with citizens in the performance of their professional duties must be able to identify the signs of a citizen of alcohol or drug addiction. The article outlines a number of features that are manifested in the appearance and behavior of a person that will allow a police officer to determine the presence of a person’s alcohol or drug addiction. These features can be the basis for creating profiles of drug addicts.