Government says no to ‘legal’ highs
11 January 2010
Popular ‘legal highs’ have been banned under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 following a public consultation.
Popular ‘legal highs’ have been banned under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 following a public consultation.
These substances include synthetic versions of cannabis, such as a drug called spice.
These man-made chemical compounds, which are designed to mimic the effects of cannabis, will now be classified as Class B illegal substances.
The chemical solvent GBL and BZP, a stimulant similar to amphetamine, will now be controlled as Class C substances.
Home Secretary Alan Johnson said: "We are cracking down on so called ‘legal highs' which are an emerging threat, particularly to young people. That is why we are making a range of these substances illegal with ground- breaking legislation which will also ban their related compounds."