Drugs, the Law & A-Z Glossary
Class A, B and C Drugs and The Law
Illegal drugs are divided into three different categories, or classes.
These classes (A, B, and C) carry different levels of penalty for possession and dealing.
The Misuse of Drugs Act states that it is an offence to:
- possess a controlled substance unlawfully
- possess a controlled substance with intent to supply it
- supply or offer to supply a controlled drug (even if it is given away for free)
- allow a house, flat or office to be used by people taking drugs
Drugs Classification and Legal Penalties
For information about which drugs fall into which classification and what the legal penalties are for possession and dealing, please see the Home Office Website.
A-Z Guide to Drugs
For an A-Z guide to drugs please see the Talk To Frank Website.