Cannabis: That’s dope… No, that’s illegal…

Cannabis (and cannabis resin) is a Class B drug.

Did you know: it is illegal to possess, supply, or produce cannabis.

Consequences include:

• Arrest and prosecution
• Up to five years in prison for possession
• Up to 14 years in prison for supply
• Unlimited fines
• Out of court action which can affect your travel, visa applications vetting for university placements, training or employment

Smoking cannabis in your own home is illegal.

Possessing medical use cannabis products is also illegal, unless these have been prescribed for you.

The smell of cannabis can be concerning for neighbours and the local community. The police and their partners have powers and tools available to take enforcement action to deal with anti-social behaviour.

If you are a social housing tenant, private renting tenant or in student accommodation, your landlord (or university) may be contacted and may decide to take enforcement action against your tenancy (and university placement).

Where can I find support?

The following services are free to access locally:

Merthyr Tydfil

• Barod: phone 01685 721991; Oldway House, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UX
• DASPA: phone 0300 333 000; daspa.org.uk

Rhondda Cynon Taff

• Barod: phone 0300 333 0000; The Engine House, Depot Road, Trecynon, Aberdare, CF44 8DL
• DASPA: phone 0300 333 000; daspa.org.uk

Bridgend

• Barod: phone 0300 333 0000; Celtic Court, Tremains Road, Bridgend, CF31 1TZ
• Gofal: phone 01656 647722; Derwen House, 2 Court Road, Bridgend, CF31 1BN

Cardiff

• CAVDAS: phone 0300 300 7000
• Recovery Cymru: phone 02920 227 019

Vale of Glamorgan

• CAVDAS: phone 0300 300 7000
• Newlands: phone 01446 700 943

Swansea

• Newid Drug & Alcohol Services: phone 0300 7904044; www.newidcymru.co.uk
• Barod: phone 01792 472002; 73-74 Mansel Street, Swansea, SA1 5TR; email [email protected]
• Adferiad Recovery: phone 01792 472518; 41/42 St James’s Crescent, Swansea, SA1 6DR

Neath Port Talbot

• Newid Drug & Alcohol Services: phone: 0300 7904022; www.newidcymru.co.uk
• Adferiad Recovery (Neath): phone 01639 633630; 15 Victoria Gardens, Neath, SA11 3AY
• Adferiad Recovery (Port Talbot): phone 01639 890863; 46 Talbot Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1HU

Other available services

DAN 24/7 (Wales Drug and Alcohol Helpline): freephone 0808 808 2234; text DAN to 81066; www.dan247.org.uk

Mental health support services

NHS

24/7 mental health support. Call 111, choose option 2

MIND Cymru

Support service for those experiencing mental health problems call 0300 123 3392 or text 86463