Promoting public health, human rights and social justice through drug policy reform
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 organised crime.
Transform informs the public about effective drug policy; develops alternative models of regulation; provides a voice for those directly affected by drug policy failures; and supports policymakers in achieving positive change.
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’.
Latest from the Blog.
New figures reveal numbers of people trafficked into drugs trade
New data obtained by Transform Drug Policy Foundation through Freedom of Information requests reveals the number of potential victims of trafficking or slavery who were exploited specifically related to ‘county lines’ during 2019. Below [...]
Did drug busts and COVID just win the drug war?
Recent events may look like good news for those who think prohibition can deliver a ‘drug free world’, but history tells us a different story.
Part two of the Black Review into Drugs: hands still tied on key policy questions
The UK Government recently announced part two of the Carol Black Review into drugs, with the final report due in December; but it is severely limited in answering some key policy questions.
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