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Which act in the UK refers to controlled drugs as 'controlled drugs'?
Which act in the UK refers to controlled drugs as 'controlled drugs'?
Which act controls drugs that are not covered by the Misuse of Drugs Act?
Which act controls drugs that are not covered by the Misuse of Drugs Act?
Which category of drugs is considered the most dangerous under the Misuse of Drugs Act?
Which category of drugs is considered the most dangerous under the Misuse of Drugs Act?
Which category of drugs is considered to have the least capacity for harm under the Misuse of Drugs Act?
Which category of drugs is considered to have the least capacity for harm under the Misuse of Drugs Act?
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Which factor does not determine the class of a drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act?
Which factor does not determine the class of a drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act?
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Study Notes
Drug Legislation in the UK
- The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 refers to controlled drugs as 'controlled drugs'.
Control of Non-Scheduled Drugs
- The Medicines Act 1968 controls drugs that are not covered by the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Classification of Drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act
- Class A drugs are considered the most dangerous under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
- Class C drugs are considered to have the least capacity for harm under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Factors Determining Drug Class
- The class of a drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act is not determined by its medicinal value.
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Test your knowledge on UK controlled drugs and the laws that regulate them. This quiz covers drugs controlled by the Misuse of Drugs Act, Medicines Act 1968, and other legislation. See how well you understand the various regulations surrounding these substances.
