Transform is an independent NGO, and UK registered charity, working nationally and internationally towards more just and effective drugs policies, including a safer system of legal regulation for all drugs.
https://transformdrugs.org/
Transform Drug Policy Foundation
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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/publications...
We were delighted to attend the Green Party conference to take part in Common Ground Justice Project’s event, Breaking Through the Noise. Our CEO, Jane Slater spoke about a new approach to crime and justice and how this relates to our drug policy reform work at Transform.
💚 @greenparty.org.uk leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social backs legalisation of all drugs 💚
‘The war on drugs has absolutely failed, and ultimately we need to be having a public health approach’ - Polanski speaking to BBC South East ahead of his party conference.
This guest blog by @mikejay.bsky.social Mike Jay was originally published in the New Statesman, reproduced with permission
Mike Jay is a cultural historian, author, & former Transform Trustee
mikejay.net
His books include the recent: 'Psychonauts: drugs & the making of the modern mind'
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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: www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jo...
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: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
Vicky's daughter Louise died after using ketamine
But unlike the PCC & UK Home Office calls for more punishment, Vicky's tragedy galvanised her resolve to campaign for pragmatic health-led policies & regulation with Transform & @anyoneschild.bsky.social
see anyoneschild.org for more info
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📣Leicester: Take Drugs Seriously📣
📆19th Nov - 6.00 - 8.30pm📆
📍Hansom Hall, 50-54 Belvoir Street, LE1 6QL📍
Join this in-person discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for Leicester, your family and your community.
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/leicester-...
"Upgrading ketamine to Class A just means that young ppl will take dirtier drugs, the money will go to the dealers. no one wins"
BBC report on last week's @anyoneschild.bsky.social #SupportDontPunish parliamentary lobby - Including interview with Transform Trustee, Vicky Unwin t.co/dVgOxvpetG
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🚨NEW BLOG🚨
"Ketamine has no deep history or hinterland: it is a product of pharmaceutical modernity.
Its multiple identities mirror the broad spectrum of its effects...from a mild & pleasant giddiness to a white-knuckle ride into another dimension"
transformdrugs.org/blog/how-bri...
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