Transform Drug Policy Foundation.
Transform works to reduce drug-related harms through evidence-based reforms to policy and practice.
We believe that current drug laws damage everyone in society, especially the most vulnerable.
We want to see a world in which drugs are regulated effectively, risks are reduced, and policy promotes health and social justice.
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
Licensed Retailers.
Sales to adult users for drugs such as cannabis
Licensed Premises.
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
Videos.
Recent Tweets
Cannabis dealers would welcome legalisation according to research by @DrJamesCMorgan & James Alexander. Also highlights importance of viable job alternatives post-legalisation.
https://t.co/xqvkrttx42
"After decades of repressive policies, we have acknowledged that this policy does not work... So it's time to change mindsets, change our concepts and try something else." - @EtienneSchneide talks to @euronews about Luxembourg's plan to legalise cannabis https://t.co/OAcReITHZX