All medicines are drugs but not all drugs are medicines!
(taken from KS1 Nat.Curr)
What is the difference between Class 'A', Class 'B' and Class 'C' Drugs?
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Class ‘A’
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Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, amphetamines (if prepared for injection).
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Class ‘B’
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Amphetamines, Cannabis, Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine.
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Class ‘C’
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Tranquilisers, some painkillers, Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Ketamine
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If I am caught in possession or dealing these drugs what punishment or sentance could I get?
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Possession
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Dealing
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Class ‘A’
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Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
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Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
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Class ‘B’
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Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
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Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
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Class ‘C’
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Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
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Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
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My Friend is on Drugs, what can I do to help them come off?
One of the best site for advice is www.talktofrank.com for honest confidential advice
What effects will certain drugs have on me?
1. Cannabis
The survey found that 7.4% of 16 to 59-year-olds reported using cannabis in the last year. There's evidence of a link between cannabis and mental health problems, such as schizophrenia. Research has shown that smoking cannabis joints is even more damaging to lungs than smoking cigarettes. Long-term use can cause lung disease and cancer. Cannabis use can also cause lack of motivation and paranoia.
2. Cocaine
This is the second most commonly used drug, with 2.3% of respondents admitting to having taken cocaine in 2006/07. Cocaine is highly addictive. People who are young and healthy can have a fit or heart attack after taking too much coke. It can also cause panic attacks.
3. Ecstasy
The study revealed that 1.5% of 16 to 59-year-olds had taken ecstasy in the last year, although its use is decreasing. Ecstasy can cause panic attacks or psychotic states. There have been over 200 ecstasy-related deaths in the UK since 1996 and ecstasy has been linked to liver, kidney and heart problems.
4. Hallucinogens
The report found that 1.4% of participants had used hallucinogens (including LSD and magic mushrooms), which are Class A drugs. Even possession can get you up to seven years in jail. The side-effects, which are random and occasionally very frightening, may include flashbacks.
5. Amphetamines
Amphetamine use was recorded among 1.0% of 16 to 59-year-olds. The number of people dealt with for offences involving amphetamines, also known as ‘speed’, has dropped dramatically in the past five years. Amphetamines are very addictive and the comedown can make you feel lousy and depressed. They put a strain on your heart and users have died from overdosing.
My friend/I have started smoking and find it very difficult to break the habit, can I/they get help?
You are 4 times more likely to stop FOR GOOD with NHS Support.
DECCA (Drug Education, Counselling and Confidential Advice) - 0845 838 5317