 What are classifications?In the UK different drugs are ‘classified’ into one of three classifications. The classifications are classes A, B and C. The main difference between the classifications is what harm the Government thinks they may cause (for example Class A is considered the most dangerous). Similarly the criminal penalties you may receive for possessing or selling them depends on the classification of the drug. |  Class AWhich drugs?
Crack, coke, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, magic mushrooms and crystal meth.
For possession?
Up to 7 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
For making or supplying?
Up to life in prison, an unlimited fine or both |  Class BWhich drugs?
Speed, cannabis, codeine, ritalin, synthetic cannabinoids, mephedrone and methoxetamine.
For possession?
Up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
For making and supplying?
Up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. |  Class CWhich drugs?
Anabolic steroids, benzodiazepines (diazepam), GHB, GBL and Ketamine.
For possession?
Up to 2 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
For making or supplying?
Up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
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