In Great Britain, illegal drugs are split into three categories, known
as Class A, B or C, with Class A being the most dangerous.
Class A Drugs
These include cocaine, heroin, methadone, ecstacy and LSD.
Anyone caught dealing in Class A drugs faces a life prison sentence.
Class B Drugs
Include most amphetamines (Speed), magic mushrooms and cannabis.
A convicted dealer in Class B drugs could be sentenced to as much as
14 years in prison.
Class C Drugs
Include steroids (Used by bodybuilders), sleeping pills such as valium.
Dealers in Class C drugs face up to five years in prison.
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