The Psychoactive Substances Act UK: A Comprehensive Guide 1. Introduction The Psychoactive Substances Act (PSA) 2016 represents one of the most significant legislative responses to the rise of new psychoactive substances (NPS) in the United Kingdom. Often referred to as “legal highs,” NPS emerged in the early 2000s, marketed as legal alternatives to controlled drugs […]
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UK Drug Classification: 2C‑B 1. Introduction 2C‑B (4‑bromo‑2,5‑dimethoxyphenethylamine) is a synthetic psychedelic phenethylamine first synthesised in the 1970s. It is known for its psychoactive and hallucinogenic effects and is often discussed in the context of recreational drug use. In the United Kingdom, 2C‑B is strictly controlled and illegal to possess, supply, import, or produce without […]


