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Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs recommends BZP be made illegal - Jim Anderton begins the consultation process
	The Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (EACD) has recommended the Government make benzylpiperazine (BZP), phenylpiperazines and related piperazines, common ingredients in 'party pills', illegal because of the risk of harm. More here...
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