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In October 2001 the Home Secretary asked the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs to review the classification of cannabis preparations in…
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
Following the Home Secretary’s request in March 2005, the Advisory Council has reviewed its position on the classification of cannabis products…
In July 2007 the Home Secretary requested, in the light of “real public concern about the potential mental health effects of cannabis use, in…
Interim guidance and information on the law for healthcare professionals
This factsheet outlines the domestic control measures that apply to cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD) and controlled cannabinoids.
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
The Home Secretary has formally commissioned the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to conduct a longer-term review of cannabis-based products for medicinal use.
The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee's report.
Information for prospective growers of low THC cannabis (industrial hemp), for the production of seed and fibre only.
Details of the Yellow Card scheme, which is the system for recording adverse incidents with medicines and medical devices in the UK.
Invasive alien plant species have negative impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs makes recommendations to government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, including classification and scheduling under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its regulations. ACMD is an advisory non-departmental...
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