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What Will Sara Carter of Fox News Bring as “Drug Czar”? – Filter Magazine
On April 1st, 2025 Alexander Lekhtman published an article in Filter on the appointment of the new director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), or "drug czar", former Fox News contributor Sara Carter. Lekhtman quotes former SSDP board member Eric Sterling, who shares his thoughts on her ...
A Decade After UNGASS: Overdose Prevention, Harm Reduction, and the Future of Global Drug Policy – UNGA Guide 2026
On September 22nd, SSDP appeared at the United Nations General Assembly 10 years after the special session on the World Drug Problem in 2016. Executive Director Kat Murti and Ambassador Anna Meyer spoke on a panel titled "From UNGASS to What Comes Next?" SSDP was given mention in the United ...
FDA Held Public Hearing on Psychedelic Therapeutics – Wisevoter
Wisevoter staff published their coverage of the FDA hearing on psychedelics on September 29th, and included mention of SSDP's efforts to influence the direction of future psychedelic policy: "The FDA hearing utilized both in-person and virtual formats to accommodate diverse stakeholder testimony. Simultaneously, advocates from Students for Sensible Drug Policy ...
DEA Would Ban Drug that Helps with Post Partum Depression – The Leaf Online
Executive Director Kat Murti wrote an article for The Leaf Online on October 1st about the recent scheduling decision by the DEA over five tryptamines used in scientific research. One of the tryptamines in particular, 4-OH-DiPT, was granted breakthrough status for its use for treating postpartum depression for women. Kat ...
Public Comment Submitted on Behalf of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Regarding the FDA Request for Comments on Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542)
Students for Sensible Drug Policy Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is the largest youth-led grassroots network dedicated to replacing the War on Drugs with policies rooted in evidence, compassion, and human rights — policies that make sense. Introduction and Guiding Principles As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
SSDP Organizes to Influence FDA Psychedelic Drug Comments – HeadyNJ
HeadNJ staff wrote an article on October 1st about SSDP's gathering in Washington D.C. for the FDA hearing on psychedelic drugs. Executive director Kat Murti was quoted by staff, “Speaker after speaker came to the FDA ready to talk seriously about how we move psychedelic therapies forward safely and responsibly,” ...
WATCH: From UNGASS to What Comes Next? | The Future of Harm Reduction & Global Drug Policy
Ten years after the 2016 United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem, the War on Drugs is far from over. But the movement fighting it has changed. And so has the world. During the 2026 UN General Assembly High-Level Week (UN Week) in New York ...
You Can Bust A Cocaine Ring. You Can’t Bust A Black Market – SSDP Ambassador Layal writes in The Daily Wire
SSDP Ambassador Layal Bou Harfouch published a report in The Daily Wire on October 5th about an alleged cocaine trafficking ring that was shutdown at Penn State this year. Layal notes that removing one supplier for cocaine just leaves another to take their place, doing nothing to erase demand for ...
SSDP Celebrates 28 Years – Cannabis Law Report
This October 1st, SSDP celebrated its 28th year birthday! Cannabis Law Report gave readers a brief history of SSDP's founding and history, along with a sign-up link to become an SSDP Ambassador. Cannabis Law Report says, "On October 1, 1998, a group of students at the Rochester Institute of Technology ...
FreedomFest 2027 in Las Vegas (July 21–24)
July 21–24, 2027 · Las VegasSSDP plans to attend FreedomFest again in 2027. SSDP participation details are still being planned.Use the button below to register directly with FreedomFest for conference admission.Register Here ...
International Harm Reduction Conference 2027 (May 9–12)
May 9–12, 2027 · Belfast, Northern IrelandInterested in connecting with SSDP at the conference? Contact SSDP about participation.For the conference’s current program and attendance information, use the organizer’s event page.Ask About SSDP ParticipationView Event Details ...
IgniteIt Capital & Policy Summit 2026 (November 18)
November 18, 2026 · Washington, DCInterested in participating with SSDP at the IgniteIt Capital & Policy Summit? Contact SSDP about our participation plans.Use the organizer’s registration button for conference admission.Register HereConnect With SSDP ...
SSDP Poolside Brunch at MJBizCon 2026 (December 2)
December 2, 2026 · 11:00 am–2:00 pmSSDP Airbnb brunch event – December 2nd, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.Contact SSDP about attending or sponsoring the brunch. Brunch ticket information is being arranged; the button below is for inquiries.Ask About Attending or Sponsoring ...
Shatterproof DC Walk 2026 (October 17)
October 17, 2026 · Washington, DCInterested in attending with SSDP? Contact SSDP about connecting with our network at the Shatterproof DC Walk.Use the organizer’s registration button to register for the walk.Register HereConnect With SSDP ...
Psychedelic Science 2027 in Denver (May 3–7)
May 3–7, 2027 · Colorado Convention Center, Denver, ColoradoSSDP is an approved community partner for Psychedelic Science 2027.SSDP15 - for 15% off. Enter this code in the Discount Code field when registering.Contact SSDP about participating with our team and volunteer updates.Register HereAsk About SSDP Participation ...
Volunteer with SSDP at Florida Harm Reduction Conference 2027
January 18–21, 2027 · St. Petersburg, FloridaVolunteer with SSDP at FLHRC 2027.Confirmed volunteers get a conference badge for the event and shared lodging with the SSDP crew in sunny St. Pete. A limited number of travel scholarships may be available to help cover the cost of getting there.Apply by November ...
Volunteer with SSDP at MJBizCon 2026 (December 1–4)
December 1–4, 2026 · Las VegasVolunteer with SSDP at MJBizCon. SSDP approved for Associations Day on Dec 1.Confirmed volunteers get a conference badge for the event and shared lodging with the SSDP villa. A limited number of travel scholarships may be available to help cover the cost of getting there.Apply ...
NYSHRA Annual Conference 2026 in Utica (November 9–10)
November 9–10, 2026 · Delta Hotels by Marriott, Utica, NYNYSHRA Annual Conference hosted by the New York State Harm Reduction Association at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Utica, NY.SSDP’s table is confirmed. Visit our table to connect with SSDP. Interested in helping staff the table? Contact SSDP about volunteering ...
Global Psychedelic Week 2026 (November 2–8)
November 2–8, 2026SSDP is a confirmed community partner for Global Psychedelic Week. Contact SSDP to ask about available community tickets and any partner discount before registering.For general online-conference tickets, use the registration button below.Ask About SSDP Community TicketsRegister Here ...
commUNITY Conference 2026 in Philadelphia (October 26–28)
October 26–28, 2026 · PhiladelphiaSSDP’s booth is confirmed for the commUNITY Conference. If you’re attending, visit our booth to connect with SSDP. To ask about participating with SSDP’s conference team, use the contact button below.Connect With SSDPView Event Details ...
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