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Drug Classification
Drugs are classified under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
In the United Kingdom, illegal drugs are classified into three main categories – A, B, or C.
Class A drugs include:
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Ecstasy
- LSD
Drugs such as heroin, methadone, cocaine, crack and Ecstasy, LSD and amphetamines (speed) if prepared for injection fall into Class A.
Class B drugs include:
- Amphetamines (non-injection)
- Barbiturates
Class C drugs include :
- Mild amphetamines
- Tranquillisers
- Anabolic steroids
Benzodiazepine drugs such as Valium are also categorised as Class C drugs.
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