Controlled Drugs - Psychoactive Substances

Question 1

Define psychoactive substance. (1)

Answer 1

Any substance which is capable of producing a psychoactive effect in a person who consumes it and not an exempted substance.

Question 2

Give e.g. of exempted substances. (6)

Answer 2

CD
Medicinal products
Alcohol/alcoholic products
Nicotine
Tobacco
Caffeine/caffeine containing products.

Question 3

Explain the role of psychoactive substances act 2016. (1)

Answer 3

Bans production, distribution, same and supply of psychoactive substances in the UK.