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Transform are pleased to announce the publication of the new French translation of 'How to Regulate Stimulants, A Practical Guide', first published by Transform in 2020 - which is already attracting media (see feature interview in Le Temps, and informing the debate across the French speaking world.

The new French edition joins Spanish editions previously published in Colombia and Mexico, and the Portuguese edition being published in Brazil. All available to download free here: transformdrugs.org/publications

We give our heartfelt thanks to the coalition of organisations that supported the new French edition
- led by Groupement Romand d'Études des Addiction GREA in Switzerland, in association with:
- Fédération Bruxelloise des Institutions Spécialisées en Matière de drogues et addictions (féda bxl asbl) in Belgium,
- Fédération Addiction in France, and
- Association des intervenants en dépendance du Québec (AIDQ), Canada.

The French edition includes a new foreword from Ruth Dreifuss, founding member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy and former President of Switzerland, and a new introduction for the book from our addiction federation colleagues in Switzerland, France, Belgium and Quebec.  You can read the English translation of this new content in the transform blog.

Imagine being arrested for smoking a cigarette. Seems disproportionate and unhelpful 🤷‍♀️

Education is the most effective form of harm reduction and by taking a public-health based approach you allow people to make informed decisions.

There are lessons to be learnt in how we have legally regulated alcohol and to***co and they should be applied to other drugs to reduce harms and save lives.

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Synthetic opioids are spreading across the UK and the government are simply letting it happen.

We know what needs to be done to prevent this public health crisis and save lives. But things aren’t moving fast enough and we continue to lose people to preventable deaths everyday.

Please go to the link in our bio to read more about Transform’s approach to this growing problem.

It’s International Harm Reduction Day 🎉

Almost everything that’s dangerous is legally regulated…ALMOST everything!

The war on drugs cannot be won. It does not matter who is killed, when, or where: the supply of drugs does not stop.

Written by Karina García Reyes and Gema Kloppe-Santamaría, originally for Nexos magazine.

Read here: https://transformdrugs.org/blog/the-war-on-drugs-cannot-be-won

The war on drugs entrenches systemic racism. Drug policy reform presents an opportunity to address these injustices but to do this we must centre and amplify Black voices.

Read more here: https://transformdrugs.org/drug-policy/drugs-race-and-economic-justice

Please donate, if you are able, and help support Transform’s work for a safer future for all: https://transformdrugs.org/get-involved/donate

Prohibition does not affect everyone equally. Its harms are felt most sharply by those already marginalised, with a disproportionate, and often overlooked, impact on women.

This , Transform want to highlight this and are calling for a gender-transformative approach to drug policy that works for, instead of against, women and other marginalised groups.

Our work would not be possible without your generous support so, in keeping with this year’s IWD theme  , we are asking for a small contribution from our followers. Any amount you are able to donate allows us to continue to fight for drug policy grounded in reality and justice. Thank you!

To donate, as well as read more about how the war on drugs is a war on women, please head to our website via the link in bio.

In the run-up to International Women’s Day 2026 on March 8th, Transform are highlighting the ways in which the ‘war on drugs’ has failed women. One of the biggest barriers to achieving gender equality is the ongoing criminalisation of drugs in most parts of the world, which disproportionately impacts women. Over the next week, we will be exploring some of the gendered harms associated with prohibition-focused drug policy, both in the UK and internationally.

Please like, follow, and share to make sure this important message is heard by as many people as possible.

Source: United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime

It's welcome to see a pragmatic drug law reform platform, including responsible regulation of drugs, continue its rising profile in mainstream political debate.

Here we see Green party leader Zack Polanski arguing for reform and citing Transform's campaign on the BBCs flagship 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg' programme.

When clearly articulated and argued, drug reform is not a political liability, but a political asset. People don't want more of the same failed approaches and tired drug war posturing - they want new ideas, evidence led change, and bold leadership.

Transform have provided expert input into the development of the Green party drug policy platform- and will work with all parties (ideally on a cross party basis) on moving forward with more just and effective drug policy and law.