Table 2.
Classification of illegal drugs [1].
| Class in misuse of drugs act | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecstasy | A | Essentially 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA) |
| 4-MTA | A | 4-Methylthioamphetamine |
| LSD | A | Lysergic acid diethylamide |
| Cocaine | A | Includes crack cocaine |
| Heroin | A | Crude diamorphine |
| Street methadone | A | Diverted prescribed methadone |
| Amphetamine | B | — |
| Methylphenidate | B | For example, ritalin (methylphenidate) |
| Barbiturates | B | — |
| Buprenorphine | C | For example, temgesic, subutex |
| Benzodiazepines | C | For example, valium (diazepam), librium (chlordiazepoxide) |
| GHB | C | Gamma 4-hydroxybutyric acid |
| Anabolic steroids | C | — |
| Cannabis | C | — |
| Alcohol | — | Not controlled if over 18 years in UK |
| Alkyl nitrites | — | Not controlled |
| Ketamine | — | Not controlled at the time of assessment; controlled as class C since January 2007 |
| Khat | — | Not controlled |
| Solvents | — | Not controlled; sales restricted |
| Tobacco | — | Not controlled if over 16 years in UK |