What are synthetic drugs?
New, synthetic versions of harmful drugs, including synthetic opioids and synthetic cannabinoids, are increasingly found in UK’s illegal drug markets.
Documents to download
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Health Protection Agency Bill (HL) (Bill 99 of 2003/04) (255 KB , PDF)
The Health Protection Agency Bill (HL) (Bill 99 of 2003/04). House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/47.
Documents to download
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Health Protection Agency Bill (HL) (Bill 99 of 2003/04) (255 KB , PDF)
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