Young people

Drugs: The Facts

There are many ways drugs can be classified. When dealing with the law, people often use the terms 'Class A', 'B' or 'C'. Each 'class' of drug has a different maximum penalty for possession or supplying. Drugs can also be sorted by the effect they have on you (though some drugs can have more than one kind of effect).

Use the links on this page to find out about each drug: Talk to Frank has loads of useful information about different types of drugs, their health effects, and the law. You can also find out information and advice about drugs by opening the Little Red Book below.