Release is the UK’s centre of expertise on drugs and drug laws. We provide legal support, representation and drugs advice to people with a history of drug use or who are impacted by drug laws. We also campaign for evidence-based drug policies founded on principles of public health and human rights, seeking to reduce the harms faced by people who use drugs. We provide several services, including:
- Community legal welfare outreach services
- Drug advocacy service
- Harm Reduction Hub
- National helpline
- Researching the impact of laws and policies on drug users within the criminal justice and health spheres