The government’s own review of its legislation to tackle ‘legal highs’ reveals the unintended consequences of the law – consequences we predicted.
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The market for sythnetic cannabinoids, or spice, shows no sign of decreasing.
The Psychoactive Substances Act will have little effect unless it’s backed up by a drugs education programme.
As of next month, all legal highs will be banned in the UK when a new law comes into effect. Don’t expect it to work.
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