Drugs
Illegal drugs are categorized under
the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The law puts legal and illegal drugs
into three classes: A, B and C, according to the harm they can do
to you.
See below how the most typical illegal drugs are classified:
Class A
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Crack
- LSD
- Ecstasy
- Injectable Amphetamines
- Magic Mushrooms*
- Any Class B drugs prepared for
injection
*All forms of psilocybin 'magic'
mushrooms are now Class A drugs.
Class B
- Codeine
- Dihydrocodeine (DF118)
- Ritalin
- Cannabis (Herbal, Resin, Oil)
- Mephedrone
- Naphyrone
- Some other New Psychoactive
Substances (formerly known as 'Legal Highs')
Class C
- Some drugs without a valid
prescription such as valium, steroids and rohypnol
- GHB (Gammahydroxbutyrate)
- Ketamine
- Some other New Psychoactive
Substances (formerly known as 'Legal Highs')
Maximum Penalties
Maximum Penalties for Drugs Offences
| Offence |
Class
A |
Class
B |
Class
C |
| Possession |
7 years and/or a fine |
5 years and/or a fine |
2 years and/or a fine |
| Supply |
Life and/or a fine |
14 years and/or a fine |
14 years and/or a fine |
| Unlawful Production |
Life and/or a fine |
14 years and/or a fine |
14 years and/or a fine |