the law and drugs – section 3. what is a drug? a drug can be: any substance used in the...
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The law and drugs – Section 3
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What is a drug?
A drug can be:
Any substance used in the composition of medicine or
A substance used to stupefy or poison for self indulgence
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Watch the following slides and decide whether the substances are or are not drugs:
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Tea
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Coffee
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Heroin
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Tobacco
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Cocaine
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Aspirin
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Cough medicine
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Alcohol
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Cannabis
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Ecstasy
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Why are …
some drugs legal?
some illegal?
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In law drugs are either
Uncontrolled drugs or
Controlled drugs
What is the difference?
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Uncontrolled Drugs
Drugs and medicines that are freely available without prescription e.g. aspirin and paracetamol
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Controlled Drugs
Drugs that can only be lawfully obtained under medical supervisione.g. in a hospital or prescribed by a doctor
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Under the Misuse of Drugs Act
If you possess or use a controlled drug without it being prescribed then you are guilty of an offence: The unlawful possession of a controlled drug Possession of a controlled substance with
intent to supply it Supplying or offering to supply a controlled
drug (even where no charge is made for the drug)
Allowing premises you occupy or manage to be used for the purpose of drug taking
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Classification
Controlled drugs are classified as:
Class A
Class B
Class C
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Class A
These include: cocaine, heroin, ecstacy, LSD, Temazepan
Penalties for possession: Up to seven years in prison, an unlimited fine or both
Penalties for dealing: Up to life in prison, an unlimited fine or both
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Class B drugs
These include: amphetamines, speed, barbiturates.
Penalties for possession: Up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both
Penalties for dealing: Up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both
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Class C drugs
Drugs in this category include: cannabis, tranquillisers, valium, anabolic steroids
Penalties for possession: Up to two years in prison, an unlimited fine or both
Penalties for dealing: Up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both