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Drugs and The Law
Within the UK, the use of drugs is governed by something called the Misuse of Drugs Act. This law divides drugs into three classes:
Class A:
| Common Drugs | Less Common | Penalties |
| Ecstasy, LSD (acid), magic mushrooms prepared for use, heroin, methadone, crack, cocaine, opium, and any class B drug prepared for injection. | dextromoramide (e.g. Palfium), dipipanone, fentanyl, mescaline, pethidine, PCP, all parts of the seeds of the opium poppy (after mowing). |
Possession: up to 7 years prison and/or a fine. Supply: up to life imprisonment and/or a fine. |
Class B:
| Common Drugs | Less Common | Penalties |
| Amphetamines, cannabis, barbiturates, and codeine. | Dexamphetamine, dihydrocodeine (DF0118), methaqualone, methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin), phenmetrazine (Filon) |
Possession: up to 5 years prison and/or a fine, Supply: up to 14 years prison and/or a fine. |
Class C:
| Common Drugs | Less Common | Penalties |
| Some tranquillisers (e.g. Temazepam), the supply of anabolic steroids. | Some other drugs are controlled by the Medicines Act. It may not be illegal to possess drugs such as prescription medicines, ketamine or GHB but supply is still an offence. |
Possession: up to 2 years prison and/or a fine. Supply: up to 5 years prison and/or a fine. |
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