The law as defined in the Misuse of Drugs Act divides drugs into three classes and gives guidelines for penalties…
Class A
Cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin, LSD (acid), magic mushrooms prepared for use, speed(amphetamines) if prepared for injection, and in some instances cannabis oil.
Maximum penalties:
Possession: 7 years in prison and/or a fine
Supply: life imprisionment and/or a fine
Class B
Speed (amphetamines)
Maximum penalties:
Possession: 5 years in prison and/or a fine
Supply: 14 years in prison and/or a fine
Class C
Cannabis, Rohypnol, GHB, supply of anabolic steroids and tranquillisers/possession of temazepam (mazzies)
Maximum penalties:
Possession: 2 years in prison and/or a fine
Supply: 14 years in prison and/or a fine
Some other drugs are categorised as medicines and are controlled in a slightly different way. While it isn't illegal to possess drugs such as Ketamine, supply is still an offence.
The situation is different again for Alcohol, Gases, Glues and Aerosols, Poppers and Tobacco, the law handles each of these differently. More info and be found on www.talktofrank.com
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Links
There are several services in Cornwall that provide help to people concerned about drug issues... Links from EEFO.net:
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