Norfolk based organisation The Matthew Project provides free, confidential, 'no-strings-attached' help for people with a drug problem (including an alcohol problem).
The site contains clear information about different types of drugs, their effects and the risks involved in using them.
The site contains clear information about different types of drugs, their effects and the risks involved in using them.
This is a national website aimed at young people, parents and professionals and contains lots of information about a wide range of drugs.
If a police officer has a reason to suspect you are carrying an illegal drug they have the right to make you turn out your pockets. They can also take you to a police station and search you.
If the police officer finds that you do have drugs, you could be charged with one of two offences:
If the police officer finds that you do have drugs, you could be charged with one of two offences:
being charged with possession means that you have been caught with an illegal drug which police believe is for your personal use.
The police can tell your parent/s or carer.
They might refer you to your local Youth Offender Team (YOT). They might also inform Childrens Services.
As for punishment, the police have these options:
The police can tell your parent/s or carer.
They might refer you to your local Youth Offender Team (YOT). They might also inform Childrens Services.
As for punishment, the police have these options:
Being charged with Possession with intent to supply drugs means that police believe that you had the intention of dealing (which can include selling, trading giving or sharing drugs with others).
Decisions over whether you're charged with intent to supply are based on the circumstances in which you were caught and the quantity of drugs you were caught with.
The police can take the same course of action as in simple possession cases, but this time you're more likely to be charged. If your case goes to court the penalties are likely to be heavier.
Decisions over whether you're charged with intent to supply are based on the circumstances in which you were caught and the quantity of drugs you were caught with.
The police can take the same course of action as in simple possession cases, but this time you're more likely to be charged. If your case goes to court the penalties are likely to be heavier.
Ignorance won't wash with the law. Unlawful possession of a controlled drug is a criminal offence. The Misuse of Drugs Act divides drugs into three classes and gives guidelines for penalties:
Cocaine and crack
Ecstasy
Heroin
LSD (acid)
Magic mushrooms
Amphetamines (speed)
if prepared for injection
Ecstasy
Heroin
LSD (acid)
Magic mushrooms
Amphetamines (speed)
if prepared for injection
Possession seven years prison and/or a fine
Possession with intent to supply life
imprisonment and/or a fine
Possession with intent to supply life
imprisonment and/or a fine
Amphetamines (speed)
Possession five years prison and/or a fine
Possession with intent to supply 14 years prison and/or a fine
Possession with intent to supply 14 years prison and/or a fine
Anabolic steroids
Cannabis
Certain painkillers and
prescribed substances
Cannabis
Certain painkillers and
prescribed substances
Possession two years prison and/or a fine
Possession with intent to supply five years prison and/or a fine
Possession with intent to supply five years prison and/or a fine
Obtaining a visa to travel to some countries may become difficult or could even be denied.
For example you probably would not be allowed to vist the U.S.A.
It could affect your job prospects. When applying for a job, an employer may check if you have a criminal record or any past convictions.
For example you probably would not be allowed to vist the U.S.A.
It could affect your job prospects. When applying for a job, an employer may check if you have a criminal record or any past convictions.