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This page contains an overview of the Psychoactive Substances Act and supporting documents.
This report is concerned with advice on the issue of novel psychoactive substances (NPS), sometimes known as ‘legal highs’.
This guidance is to help researchers comply with the Psychoactive Substances Act, which comes into effect on 26 May 2016.
A resource pack on new psychoactive substances for educators and practitioners working with young people.
Guidance for substance misuse commissioners on tackling new psychoactive substance (NPS) use, often called ‘legal highs.’
This guidance is to help retailers understand the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, which comes into effect on 26 May 2016.
Terms of reference of a review into enhancing our legislative response to new psychoactive substances.
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