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YOU USE, YOU LOSE
What could happen if I am found guilty of possession of controlled drugs?
Possession of Class A drugs - 7 years prison, a fine, or both.
Possession of Class B drugs - 5 years prison, a fine, or both.
Possession of Class C drugs - 2 years prison, a fine, or both.
What could happen if I am found guilty of supply of controlled drugs?
Supply of Class A — life in prison, a fine, or both.
Supply of Class B — 14 years in prison, a fine, or both.
Supply of Class C— 14 years in prison, a fine, or both.
What could I lose if I am found guilty of a drugs offence?
Relationships, pension, accommodation (UK Average Rent Costs PCM is £969), health, free medical care, income and career (how many jobs can you apply for with a criminal record?)
What about supplements?
Take special care if taking these. There is a risk of contamination with substances that will give a positive drugs test, including steroids. The ’Informed Sport’ website lists supplements screened for contamination. However, the process cannot offer a 100% guarantee that sourced supplements are free of steroid contamination.
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
What is the legal alcohol limit in Great Britain? 35mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath (22mg in Scotland)
What about drugs?
It is illegal to drive if you have certain levels of illegal drugs in your blood (even if they are not affecting your driving) or you are unfit to drive so because you are on legal or illegal drugs. If in doubt about whether your prescription or over-the-counter medication will affect your driving check with your doctor of pharmacist.
What could happen to me if I am found guilty of DUI?
Criminal record, up to 6 months in prison, unlimited fine, driving ban of at least 1 year, 11 year endorsement on your driving licence, increased insurance costs, difficulty travelling to certain countries e.g. USA.
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