Charity working for the just & effective legal regulation of all drugs. Our @anyoneschild project tells the human stories. Bluesky @transformdrugs.bsky.social
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🚨NEW REPORT🚨
*High Returns: The Economic Benefits of UK Cannabis Legalisation*
Legally regulating cannabis (for non-medical use) in the UK could generate £1.5 billion in annual net benefits for the Treasury
Here's a breakdown of the key findings👇
#legaliseUKcannabis
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Transform Drug Policy Foundation retweeted
Flower laying, workshops and personal stories. Just a few things that you can expect from our lobby on 23rd June. Everyone is welcome 💛
For more information and to sign up, please go to anyoneschild.org/2026-lobby-…
Transform Drug Policy Foundation retweeted
A date for your diaries! We hope you’ll join us for our annual parliamentary lobby on the 23rd June 2026.
It’s a chance for like-minded people to gather in person and advocate for the changes we want to see in UK drug policy.
More details to follow…
Transform Drug Policy Foundation retweeted
When Karl lost his brother James to an overdose, the police failed to inform him and his family. @TransformDrugs Trustee, Karl Burnett writes for The Observer about how this failure is a symptom of society’s broader indifference to addiction.
observer.co.uk/news/national…
Transform Drug Policy Foundation retweeted
Our cocaine harm reduction snake has been updated for 2026.
Clear guidance on dosing, mixing risks, nasal health and when to seek help, all in one clear visual.
Download it free from our website and share it widely.
wearetheloop.org/resources #GoSlowStayLow
Transform Drug Policy Foundation retweeted
"Regulation would reduce harm, save money, and improve health." - The simple solution presented in Leicester.
It's time to act on the evidence.
Read more about our recent event: Leicester : Take Drugs Seriously
anyoneschild.org/2025/12/lei…
Legalising UK cannabis would generate over £1 billion a year in tax 💰🍃
With the budget approaching, it’s time for evidence-led public spending. Legalising UK cannabis offers the possibility of vast revenue and significant public savings
Full report: transformdrugs.org/publicati…
Transform Drug Policy Foundation retweeted
📣Leicester: Take Drugs Seriously
Hansom Hall, 50-54 Belvoir Street, LE1 6QL
19th Nov - 6.00 - 8.30pm
Free tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/leicester-t…
🔥OUT NOW!🔥
*FROM FOREST TO DUST*
As COP30 approaches, for the 1st time in the Amazon region in Belem, Brazil this groundbreaking new publication highlights the urgent need to include drug policy reform as part of mitigation strategies to address the climate crisis.
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The book details how the prohibition of the coca and cocaine production chain fuels violence and environmental crimes across the Amazon Basin and in Brazil.
Available in English, Portugal and Spanish
🔗 Download & share iniciativanegra.org.br/inter…
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Transform Drug Policy Foundation retweeted
Cali, Colombia, opens the 2nd drug consumption facility in South America, as part of a community centre providing a full spectrum of harm reduction to promote the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of some of the city’s most marginalised people transformdrugs.org/blog/cali…
Transform Drug Policy Foundation retweeted
New statistics from the ONS released today, yet again, show record levels of drug related deaths - the highest level since records began. How many more of our loved ones must die before policy changes?
We are hiring!🚨
Transform is looking for a new Treasurer to join our board of Trustees!
We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with experience in the charity sector for this remote and voluntary role.
Apply by 3rd November: charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-j…
We are hiring!🚨
We are looking for an individual passionate about drug reform to help with fundraising and organisational support.
Bristol (Hybrid)
£25 - 30k FTE
Part-time (2-3 days/week)
6 month contract (possibility to extend)
Apply by 5th October: charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transf…
US war on “narco-terrorists” violates the right to life, warn UN experts after deadly vessel strike
“International law does not allow governments to simply murder alleged drug traffickers”
ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
"We dont yet have a recommendation from the committee, but based on this it would be hard to see how they could possibly recommend coca stay in Schedule I”
@SteveTransform commenting on the coca review from the WHO Expert Committee on Drugs & Dependence filtermag.org/who-review-coc…
“The crux of this whole issue is drug prohibition, that’s what’s causing the spikes of death – it’s the volatility of the drug supply. Someone should be giving people drugs with predictable contents...
..& then I thought, Well, fuck it, I’ll just do that”
theguardian.com/society/ng-i…
Read Transform's detailed discussion and proposals for how a regulated market for coca, cocaine, and other stimulants can work, here 👇
transformdrugs.org/publicati…
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Transform Drug Policy Foundation retweeted
Imagine buying a can of beer, & having absolutely no idea how strong it was, if it even was beer, or if it had been adulterated with other unknown, potentially deadly drugs?
*ALL DRUGS* need to be responsibly regulated to minimise risks and enable informed decision making
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Imagine buying a can of beer, & having absolutely no idea how strong it was, if it even was beer, or if it had been adulterated with other unknown, potentially deadly drugs?
*ALL DRUGS* need to be responsibly regulated to minimise risks and enable informed decision making
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Find out what how responsible regulation of different drugs can work, how we can get there, and how you can help.....visit transformdrugs.org
HT @tryggere
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