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.
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
Recent Tweets.
The Christchurch Longitudinal Study on cannabis health impacts is often cited by reform opponents to bolster their case - but its director argues that cannabis risks are most effectively mitigated through responsible market regulation.
Joe is the Director of the Christchurch Longitudinal Study, and has produced some of the world’s best data on cannabis’ impacts on the brains and lives of young people. Knowing all of this, Joe is a staunch advocate for legal regulation: to keep it out of the hands of kids. https://t.co/otp48yIgLK
If you haven't already, please take the time to look at this amazing initiative that powerfully reminds us of the human costs of currently misguided drug policies. The first Welsh event is in Carmarthen tonight. https://t.co/V5CSuphIs9