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The Misuse of Drugs Act

This is the main piece of legislation covering drugs and categorises drugs as class A, B and C. These drugs are termed as controlled substances, and Class A drugs are those considered to be the most harmful. Offences under the Act include:

Possession of a controlled substance unlawfully
Possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply it
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug (even where no charge is made for the drug)
Allowing premises you occupy or manage to be used unlawfully for the purpose of producing or supplying controlled drugs

A to Z Index of Drugs:

A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
I	J	K	L	M	N	O	P
Q	R	S	T	U	V	W	Z

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Class A Drugs

Penalty for possession: Up to seven years in prison and / or an unlimited fine.

Penalty for dealing: Up to life in prison and / or an unlimited fine.

Amphetamines
Cocaine
Crystal Meth
Diconal
DihydroCodeine
Ecstasy
Heroin
LSD
Magic Mushrooms
Methadone
Morphine
Opium
Palfium
PCP
Pethedine
Temazepam

Class B Drugs

Penalty for possession: Up to five years in prison and / or an unlimited fine.

Penalty for dealing: Up to 14 years in prison and / or an unlimited fine.

Amphetamines
Cannabis
Codeine
Dihydrocodeine
Mephedrone
NRG1

Class C Drugs

Penalty for possession: Up to two years in prison and / or an unlimited fine.

Penalty for dealing: Up to 14 years in prison and / or an unlimited fine..

Benzodiazepines
GHB
Ketamine
Khat
MSJ
Steroids
Temazepam
Temgesic

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