Nice People Take Drugs
Release believes that in order to achieve drug policy reform, we must remove the stigma attached to drug use. Drugs are part of society and can be managed in ways that minimalise the harm they cause. But to do this we must be honest about drug use and those that use them. We are demanding more effective and safer drugs laws that provide healthcare for drug users that need it, whilst ensuring that drugs are not so easily available to children.
But in order to do this, we need your help. Please donate what you can today.
To be kept informed about the Nice People Take Drugs campaign, and to find out what action you can take to support it, please email us.
Nice People in New Mexico
Posted by Niamh Eastwood on Friday, 27 November 2009
Release staff presented at the Drug Policy Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Executive Director, Sebastian Saville, was asked to speak at the DPA’s biannual conference about our Nice People campaign. The feedback about the campaign was really positive and we sold out of t-shirts; playing cards and the rest of the Nice People merchandise before the end of the conference.
Politicians and their drug confessions
Posted by nice people on Friday, 23 October 2009
Ever wondered which politicians have said what about their past drug use? Some form of drug use is common across all cultures and groups - approximately 40% of Amercians have tried cannabis and over a third of the UK population has too - it is not surprising therefore that politicians from around the world are no different.
Now you can play your favourite game of cards with a pack that will not only make you laugh, but also lead to some interesting discussions too. Is it right that the US, which arrests 1.5m of its citizens each year for drug offences, locking up half a million of them, should have a president whose own drug use did not get him in trouble with the law?
For sale only £4.95
These are limited edition, high quality playing cards from your friends at the Nice People Take Drugs campaign. Buy your pack today. They'll make the perfect Christmas gift!
NB. By featuring in our deck of cards, Release is in no way suggesting that any or all of these politicians are nice people...
Keep up to date with Facebook and Twitter
Posted by nice people on Friday, 16 October 2009
With so much going on in the drugs field; whether it's developments in policy, new drug trends, progress with campaigns for reform, new statements of support from high profile figures, fun events to attend and much more, you can keep up to date with all the latest by following our social network sites. Facebook and Twitter give easy to read and quick updates to you, and you benefit from being part of a growing online community that is eager to see change in the way drugs and drug users are managed.
Nice People at the UK Hemp Expo
Posted by nice people on Friday, 09 October 2009
Release is pleased to be taking part in the 2009 UK Hemp Expo, at the Truman Brewery in London. The UK's biggest and best hemp exhibition runs from November 13th-15th and features all the latest inventions, books, therapies and expert advice under one roof. Plus, Release will be there with loads of NICE PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS goodies for you. Come down and see us!
New batch of t-shirts now available online
Posted by nice people on Wednesday, 30 September 2009
The popular Nice People Take Drugs t-shirts are once again available to buy from the Release online shop. The genuine high quality American Apparel t-shirts carry the NICE PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS slogan on the front and the edgy Release stamp on the back. Staff and supporters report that when they wear their t-shirt, they have some great conversations and interesting encounters with people who are drawn by the slogan. At just £15 each (which includes VAT), your purchase will help support our efforts to change the face of drug policy. Support the campaign. Buy yours today!
Nice people campaign inspires protest at Bath rugby club
Posted by nice people on Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Inspired by the Nice People Take Drugs slogan, campaigning organisation West Country Respect organised a protest at Bath Rugby club on the weekend to demonstrate against the Club's recent treatment of its players.
Objecting to invasion of their privacy and following the high profile story earlier this year of Matt Stevens, who was suspended by Bath and withdrawn from the England squad after admitting to cocaine use, a number of resignations by other players refusing to undergo drug tests have taken place.
Mat Southwell, Respect’s spokesperson said: ‘It’s wrong to equate drugs like cocaine or cannabis with performance enhancing drugs. We don’t support Bath Rugby’s decision to hound good quality rugby players away from our team for taking drugs.'
Selling t-shirts at one of London's oldest markets
Posted by Nice People on Monday, 14 September 2009
Staff and volunteers from Release had an enjoyable day selling Nice People t-shirts and promoting the campaign to visitors to the Old Spitalfield market, in London's East End. One of the oldest markets in London, the diverse crowd provided an excellent opportunity to spread the campaign further and wider.
- San Francisco support 02 September 2009
- T-shirts, t-shirts, come get your NPTD t-shirt! 10 August 2009
- Watching the campaign grow 05 August 2009
- Stateside support 27 July 2009
- Exclusive campaign merchandise is finally here 20 July 2009
- Campaign reaches Germany 14 July 2009
- Students for Sensible Drug Policy 06 July 2009
- Nice people take drugs cartoon 02 July 2009
- Drug Policy Alliance supports Release campaign 01 July 2009
- London & NYC show their support for campaign 29 June 2009
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