We want a world where drugs are regulated, harm is reduced, and policy promotes health and social justice.
Transform Drug Policy Foundation is an independent charity that works to change the way drugs are controlled. For over 50 years, the war on drugs has harmed communities, increased the risk to individuals and gifted a multi-billion dollar trade to criminal gangs and networks.
Our drug laws are not fit for purpose. Transform promotes awareness of effective alternatives, provides new models of regulation, and supports those who are moving towards better approaches.
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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’.
Latest from the Blog.
Scottish Affairs Committee calls for overhaul of drug policy
The Scottish Affairs Committee has made an uncompromising call for reform of drug policy. We welcome the demand for decriminalisation and a public health approach, but think change needs to go further.
What do experts think of Canada’s first year of legalising cannabis? Part 2
This is part 2 of Transform's interview with 5 leading Canadian policy experts.
What do experts think of Canada’s first year of legalising cannabis? Part 1
On the one year anniversary we asked 5 leading Canadian policy experts on their view on how the groundbreaking new policy was progressing.
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