Drug Abuse and Crime in the UK. Drug crimes are crimes that are directly or indirectly related to drug use. Such a crime can be possession of the drug, its supply as in gangs or the commission of crimes for drug money, the commission of a crime under the influence of drugs and others. Drugs are the problem in the UK because it is the leading country in the consumption of hard and illegal drugs. As a result, after taking drugs and alcohol, the user commits crimes, which is the most common way of breaking the laws. The UK has a population of around 64 million people, of which 87.1% are white and 3% are of African origin. Especially since the end of the Cold War, England had to face major problems related to drug use. Previously, in 1971, the United Kingdom passed a "Misuse of Drugs Act", which classified drugs into classes A, B and C, as well as establishing rules on possession and supply or intent to supply drugs (1 ). The differences between these classes concerned the punishments that followed after finding a certain drug, as well as the amount of damage a drug can cause. Drugs such as cocaine, heroin and LSD have been placed in Class A. Possession of the drug will lead to imprisonment of up to seven years and/or a fine of £5,000 or more; knowingly supplying or supplying the drug carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and/or a fine of £5,000 or more. In Class B, there are drugs such as cannabis, amphetamines, codeine and possession of such drugs will lead to imprisonment of up to a maximum of five years and/or a fine of £2,500 and above; willfully supplying or passing on the drugs carries a prison sentence of 14 years and/or a fine of £5,000 or more. In class C there are drugs such as Temazepam, Tranquilizers and Valium. Possession of these drugs carries a maximum prison sentence of up to two years. drugs, then stealing, breaking into houses and committing many other crimes. As a result, drug addicts end up in prison, and although there are rehabilitation programs and people who help them get out and reintegrate into society, only a short-term positive effect is guaranteed. Their families, children suffer and other relationships break down, forcing children out of school and out of education. Ultimately, the result is that children repeat the same mistakes as their parents. If drug laws became stricter, the result would only be an increase in drug-related crimes, because drug prices would rise. Keeping tabs on drug sales and distribution is also a tall order, but the UK has shown progress in reducing drug crime.