Cannabis
The most popular high and in comparison to other drugs, one with the
only confirmed side effects being the affect of smoke in the lungs
being similar to that of tobacco. It's use is widespread with an
estimated 70% of the adult population having tried it and some 30%
being occasional or regular users.
Herbal Highs
Are legal, though legality is being disputed due to deaths caused by
overdoses. Anyone taking more than advised or mixing should write
suicide note before doing so. Every person who dies of overdose or
misadventure supports the campaigners wanting to make happy pills
illegal.
Laws
Under the Misuse
of Drugs Act 1975, it is a criminal offence to use,
cultivate or supply cannabis. They are more lenient
on personal use, but will give a heavy fine or jail
for supply/cultivation. Possession of more than 28
grams of cannabis will lead to a charge of possession
with the purpose to supply or sell.
The laws regarding
drug use are reasonably strict, and it
is not a good idea to use any drugs or get out of it in a public
place. The law targets dealers, and manufacturers, but bust
anyone caught and the consequences vary, depending on the
circumstance, evidence and of your history.
Drug
Paraphernalia
Persons
with bongs, pipes, spotting equipment or syringes can get busted.
Under the Misuse
of Drugs Act (1975) controlled drugs are classified
Class A, Class B and Class C. Class A drugs are
considered the most serious, and Class C the least
serious.
Class A
drugs include heroin (including some homebake),
cocaine, LSD, mescaline, peyote, psilocybine and
magic mushrooms.
Class B drugs include opium, methadone,
morphine, homebake, amphetamine, hash oil and
ecstasy.
Class C drugs include cannabis and some
prescribed drugs such as codeine.
If you are found
to have in your possession large quantities of drugs,
you may be charged with possession for the purpose of
supply or sale.
Sentences:
# Class A: Life imprisonment
# Class B: Max 14 years
# Class C: Max 8 years
# Also profits from dealing in drugs may be
confiscated, and this may involve seizure of homes
and properties.
