It's now illegal to sell 'legal highs' in the UK
It’s now illegal to take these (Picture: Handout)
It’s now illegal to sell ‘legal highs’ in the United Kingdom.
Legal highs ban 'could force dealers onto dark web' Credit: Alamy CX914F Selection of so-called legal highs including Atomic Bomb, Speed Rush, Warrior Ultimate and Platinum Star

Two-thirds of young drug users ‘will keep using legal highs’, survey finds

The blanket ban on drugs which mimic the effect of more well-recognised substances like cocaine and ecstasy comes into force today, though critics are asking how much it will deter users and whether it will drive deals to the ‘dark web’.
Those found to be guilty of the production, distribution, sale or supply of ‘legal highs’ can face up to seven years in prison under the Psychoactive Substances Act.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael McGurk/REX/Shutterstock (5694750m) A selection of legal highs Psychoactive Substances Act to ban legal highs, Britain - 25 May 2016 Legal High's are to be banned from Thursday May 26 2016 as a new law comes into effect: the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 is a blanket ban on all 'legal highs'
Critics say the ban could drive dealers to the ‘dark web’ (Picture: REX Shutterstock)
The law was supposed to be rolled out in April, but the date was pushed back to May.

‘Legal highs’ won’t be legal for much longer – here’s what you need to know

The substances, which are sometimes also called designer drugs, exploded in popularity around 2008 and 2009.
Ahead of the ban, a survey by the YMCA suggested that though overall usage will likely decrease, around two thirds of young people who currently take the drugs are likely to continue using them in the future.