Community
Support independent, evidence-based drug policy — and be part of a community working to create lasting change.
Why join our community?
Drug Science is the UK's leading independent scientific body on drugs. We rely on community support to keep our work free from political and commercial influence.
By joining the Drug Science Community, you help ensure that:
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Independent research informs public debate and policy
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Drug use is better understood, not stigmatised
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Evidence, not ideology, shapes how society responds to drugs
And in return, you'll get closer to the research, conversations, and people shaping the field.
The trusted, independent voice in drug policy
We convene leading experts and decision-makers, including at our annual evening reception at the House of Lords.
Rigorous research and analysis
From drug harm rankings to emerging evidence on medical treatments, our outputs are widely cited and used to inform debate.
Media and public engagement
Our experts regularly contribute to national and international media, helping to shift public understanding of drugs and drug policy.
Trusted By
What your membership directly supports
Your support helps make initiatives like these possible:
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Public engagement and education: Bringing evidence-based perspectives to the public through talks, events, research, and media.
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Project Twenty21 (T21): One of Europe's largest medical cannabis registries, which gathered longitudinal data to support the safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis treatments in the US.
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Drug information: Detailed, evidence-based information on drugs and their properties, applications, effects and risks. Based on the latest pharmacological research.
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Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA): Developing influential models to assess and compare drug harms, reshaping how substances are understood.
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Expert Working Groups: Our Medical Cannabis Working Group, Medical Psychedelics Working Group, and Enhanced Harm Reduction Group bring together leading researchers and
practitioners to address key issues in drug policy and science.
Member Benefits
Insider updates
Early access to our reports, analyses, and news in drug policy and research
Expert talks
Member-only webinars, meet-ups, and Q&As with leading voices in the field
Exclusive discounts
Priority booking and discounted tickets for Drug Science and partner events
Driving change
Regular updates on how your support contributes to our work
Tiers
Supporting Member
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Free access to all Drug Science events
£5 /mo
Premium Member
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Free access to all Drug Science events
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A signed copy of our latest book, 'Drug Science & British Drug Policy'
£25 /mo
Philanthropic Member
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Free access to all Drug Science events
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A signed copy of our latest book, 'Drug Science & British Drug Policy'
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An exclusive invitation to our annual House of Lords evening reception
£50 /mo
