Misuse of drug acts Flashcards
What are the core legislation for CDs???
. The misuse of drugs act 1971
. The misuse of drug regulations 2001
. The misuse of drugs regulations 1973
. The health act 2006
What is the legislation of misuse of drug acts 1971???
. Controls drugs that are dangerous or harmful.
. Controlled drugs
. Provides a framework for issuing criminal penalties.
What are the drug classifications and penalties for CLASS A???
Class A:
Crack, Ecstacy, Heroin, Meth, Magic Mushroom
Penalty for possession:
7 years + fine
Penalty for supply:
Lifetime + fine
What are the drug classifications and penalties for CLASS B???
Amphetamines, Cannabis, Ketamine, Methylphenidate
Penalty for possession:
5 years + fine
Penalty for supply:
14 years + fine
What are the drug classifications and penalties for CLASS C???
Diazepam, Khat, Anabolic Steroids.
Penalty for possession:
2 years
Penalty for possession:
14 years + fine
(Steroids = no offense for personal use)
Legislation of misuse of drugs regulations 2001???
. Regulates availability of controlled drugs.
. Schedules 1 - 5
. Medicinal and research purposes
. Different level of control attributable to each schedule.
Schedule 1
. Used in research
. No therapeutic use
Examples:
Hallucinogenic drugs ‘LSD’, raw opium and Ecstacy substances.
Schedule 2 (CD POM)
Pharmacists are granted authority to possess, supply and procure.
Examples:
Opiates (Morphine, Diamorphine, methadone)
Stimulants (Amphetamines) and Ketamine.
Schedule 3 (CD No Register POM)
. Drugs are less likely to be misused.
. Drugs are less likely to be harmful if misused.
Examples:
Gabapentin and pregbalin
Temazapam, midazolam, Buprenorphine, tramadol and phenobarbital.
Schedule 4 (CD Benz POM and CD Anab POM)
Two sections -
Part 1 - CD Benz POM:
Example - most benzodiazepines, hypnotics and sativex.
Part 2 - CD Anab POM
Example - Anabolic and androgenic steroids, growth hormones.
Schedule 5 (CD Inv. POM or CD Inv. P)
Contains low strength of certain controlled drugs like morphine, Pholcodine and codeine.
CD Inv POM - Codeine tabs/ Co-Dydramol
CD Inv P -
Codeine linctus cough mixture
Kaolin & morphine mixture
Pholcodine mixture.