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Upcoming Events

SSDP Hangout Presents New Year New Goals
SSDP Hangout Presents New Year New Goals
January 15, 2026

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

4th Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference
4th Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference
January 26, 2026 - January 29, 2026
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
All Day

Texas Cannabis Policy Conference
Texas Cannabis Policy Conference
January 29, 2026 - January 31, 2026
UT Austin’s Thompson Conference Center
All Day

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Real World Policy Reform

We ensure active and meaningful participation of youth and youth-related organizations in the development, implementation and evaluation of drug policies and programs.

Campus Change

We reform campus drug policies, replacing detrimental punishment with supportive, life-saving responses to complex situations.

Harm Reduction Action

We expand harm reduction in our communities through campus action and partnerships with harm reduction service providers.

Peer Support-Based Drug Education

We deliver evidence based peer-to-peer drug education that empowers young people to navigate the complex choices regarding drugs and drug use.

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