Like all other illegal drugs, designer drugs are subject to Canadian laws. Possession, trafficking, or possession for the purposes of trafficking, production, importing and exporting designer drugs are illegal activities. The penalties and punishments vary according to the substance and the offence.
In general, designer drugs are available as attractive tablets and are inexpensive. This means that they are accessible for all customers.
The fact that they are common adds to the danger for consumption. Some of this is explained, among others, by the fact that swallowing a tablet seems less associated with taking drugs than by injecting, smoking, or snorting an illegal substance. But there are still risks involved in taking designer drugs.
Organized crime continues to dominate the market for designer drugs here as in elsewhere in Canada. This way, it provides funding for many other illegal activities to the detriment of society.
If you witness the sale of a narcotic and you would like to report an event, you can call 911, contact your local Police Department, report an event or you may also contact Info-crimes Montréal, anonymously and with complete confidentiality.
At the SPVM, investigators of each area and investigators from specialized units fight against drug trafficking.
The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) would like to remind you of a few safety tips concerning bars and festive events.
SAFETY TIPS
To learn more about the effects of GHB, please consult the fact sheet on this drug, available on the Quebec government website at quebec.ca
An awareness page for young adults on the dangers of GHB is also available here
Possession of GHB is illegal. Simply having a small amount on you can result in penalties and a criminal record.
Do not hesitate to report to the police if you have been the victim of crime or abuse. For any emergency, call 911.
You can also report any criminal activity anonymously and confidentially to Info-Crime Montréal by calling 514 393-1133, or by visiting their website at www.infocrimemontreal.ca.
This brochure for young people is published by the Québec Ministry of Health and Social Services. It clearly explains the effects of different designer drugs:
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