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Azerbaijan is discussing whether people registering a marriage should also submit a narcology certificate, adding a new medical requirement to the current list of documents.
The proposal was voiced during discussions around marriage procedures and public health. Supporters say such a check could help identify drug addiction before a couple officially marries, rather than after family problems have already begun.
MP Parvana Valiyeva said narcotic dependence is one of the factors that can surface later in a marriage and contribute to divorce. In her view, requiring a narcology assessment alongside the existing medical certificate could help prevent some of those cases.
She also said a single test may not always be enough to reflect the real situation, suggesting that repeated testing could be needed in some cases to improve accuracy. At the same time, she stressed that the idea should not be used against people who were once registered as drug users but have since recovered, arguing that their reintegration into society should not be undermined.
For now, however, the idea remains only a proposal. Valiyeva said there is currently no draft law on the issue, although she believes it could enter the legislative agenda by 2030.
The discussion has already drawn public support from some residents and specialists, who argue that future spouses should know more clearly whom they are building a family with. Some experts have gone even further, saying that psychological screening should also be considered.
Whether the proposal moves beyond discussion could become clearer in the coming days.