Drug Use and Crime in the UK. Drug crimes are crimes that are directly or indirectly related to drug use. Such a crime can be the possession of drugs, its supply as in gangs or the commission of a crime for money for drugs, the commission of a crime under the influence of drugs and others. Drugs are the problem in the UK because the country is a leader in the use of hard and illegal drugs. As a result, after consuming drugs and alcohol, the user commits a crime, which is the most common way to break laws. The United Kingdom has a population of approximately 64 million people, of which 87.1% are white and 3% are from Africa. Since the end of the Cold War, England has faced serious problems related to drug use. Previously, the United Kingdom passed a Misuse of Drugs Act in 1971, which classified drugs into Classes A, B and C, and set rules on the possession and supply or intent to supply of these drugs ( 1). The differences between these classes were the penalties that followed the discovery of a certain drug as well as the amount of harm a drug could cause. Drugs such as cocaine, heroin and LSD have been placed in Class A. Possession of the drug will result in a prison sentence of up to seven years and/or a fine of £5,000 and above ; intentionally supplying or supplying the drug carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and/or a fine of £5,000 or more. In Class B there are drugs such as cannabis, amphetamine, codeine and possession of these drugs will result in a maximum prison sentence of five years and/or a fine of £2,500 and above; intentionally supplying or supplying drugs carries a prison sentence of 14 years and/or a fine of £5,000 or more. In class C, we find drugs like temazepam, tranquilizers and Valium. Possession of these drugs will result in a maximum prison sentence of two years per...... middle of paper ......dictions, the need for drugs is higher because they do not have income or very few, they can't afford them drugs, so steal from others, break into homes and commit many other crimes. As a result, drug addicts end up in prison, and although there are rehabilitation programs and people who help them recover and reintegrate into society, only a short-term positive effect is guaranteed. Their families, their children suffer and other relationships break down, preventing children from going to school and receiving an education. Ultimately, children repeat the same mistakes as their parents. If drug laws become stricter, it will only lead to more drug-related crimes because the prices of these drugs will increase. Keeping the sale and distribution of drugs under control is also a difficult task, but the UK has shown progress in reducing drug-related crime..