Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Legislation
A
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
- Psychoactive Substances Act 2016
2
Q
What are controlled drugs?
A
- substances illegal to possess, produce and or supply under Misuse of drugs act 1971
3
Q
Examples of controlled drugs
A
- Cannabis
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- Amphetamines
4
Q
Who had lawfully authority of controlled drugs?
A
- Chemists
- Doctors
- Other medical professionals
- Forensic staff
- Patents with prescribed drugs
- Police
5
Q
Class A drugs and penalities
A
- crack cocaine
- methamphetamines
- cocaine
- MDMA
- herion
- LSD
- methadone
Possession - up to 7 years and/or unlimited fine
Producing or supplying - up to life in prison
6
Q
Class B drugs and penalties
A
- amphetamines
- cannabis
- codeine
- ketamine
Possession - up to 5 years and/or unlimited fine
Producing or supplying - up to 14 years
7
Q
Class C drugs and penalties
A
- anabolic steroids
- diazepam
- gamma hydroxybutyrate
Possession - up to 2 years and/or unlimited fine
Producing or supplying - up to 14 years
