Promoting public health, human rights and social justice through drug policy reform
For over 50 years, the war on drugs has caused injustice, suffering and tragedy to communities across the world. It’s time to bring it to en end.
We are dedicated to making alternative drug policies a reality. By showing how things can be different, influencing those with the power to change, and providing a voice for people directly harmed by drug policy failures, we aim to make a better future possible for all.
The 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act is now 50 years old. For half a century, it has damaged people and communities, undermined science and entrenched social injustice. It is not fit for purpose. For every year it remains in place, billions of pounds will be wasted, thousands of lives lost, and countless people needlessly criminalised. This has to stop. We will be working with Release, DrugScience and other partners throughout 2021 to build support for change.
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What we do
Publications
Our extensive library of books and briefings sets out the global research on drug policy, including our flagship publication, ‘After the War on Drugs: Blueprint for Regulation’.
Transform’s 5 Models of regulation
Doctor.
Medical prescriptions – for registered users of drugs such as injectable heroin
Specialist Pharmacists.
Sales to registered adult users – for drugs such as amphetamine, powder cocaine and MDMA
Licenses for ‘off’ sales
Sales to adult users for drugs such as cannabis
Licenses for ‘on’ sales
Sale and consumption for adult users – similar to Dutch ‘coffee shops’ – for drugs such as cannabis
Unlicensed Premises.
Sale of lower-risk products such as caffeinated drinks and coca tea