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Methylamphetamine is a member of a broad class of psycho-stimulant compounds called amphetamines.
The Home Secretary has accepted the ACMD’s recommendation to reclassify methylamphetamine to a Class A Drug. Methylamphetamine (commonly referred…
Home Office circular 041 / 2006 Controlled Drugs Broad subject: Crime and Disorder Issue date: Thu Dec 21 00:00:00 GMT 2006 From: Crime…
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
The illicit use of amphetamines, almost exclusively in the form of AMP sulphate powder, is widespread in the UK, but has been declining in recent…
In March 2012 the ACMD advised that methoxetamine be subject to a temporary class drug order.
Briefing for drug and alcohol commissioners and providers about men who have sex with men (MSM) who use drugs before or during sexual activity (chemsex).
A man who had unlicensed medicines sent to his parents’ address, has been sentenced at Southwark Crown Court to a term of imprisonment, having earlier been found guilty of criminal activity in May. The sentencing follows an investigation by the...
Fifteen new synthetic opioids and 5 other drugs will be banned as Class A drugs as the government continues to act to prevent drug deaths.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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