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“[We must] decisively reorient towards evidence-based policies rooted in the fundamental values of public health, human rights, economic empowerment, quality education, social justice and sustainable development. “
She describes the Transform book as a series of “pragmatic proposals for responsible regulation of a group of drugs,” and argues that if regulation is carried out responsibly, it can “facilitate dramatic improvement in health and well-being. from people who use drugs and from the community in general. “
Clark was a key advocate of the ‘yes’ vote before New Zealand’s cannabis referendum. She was staunchly in favor of legalization and was part of a group of 60 leading a campaign before the voting period began.
The results of the cannabis referendum will be announced on November 6.
The New Zealand Drug Foundation did not respond to questions about Transform’s ideas, but referred Newshub to a report recommending treating personal drug use as a health problem.
The report also calls on the government to legalize and regulate the personal use of cannabis and to allocate more funds for prevention, education and treatment.
