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Portugal's Innovative Drug Policies Face Austerity Threat

02/22/12 by Zara Snapp | Comments

At conferences and forums around the world, the Portugal model of drug policy is lauded by academics, politicians and service providers and highlighted as an example of effective policy-making. Ten years after decriminalizing personal use and possession of drugs and moving drug policy from being a law enforcement issue to one of public health, the results have been dramatic. The future of this policy now hangs in the balance due to austerity measures in Portugal. Without proper funding, this internationally recognized model will be distorted or discontinued.

Growing support to discuss marijuana legalization among students on the right [Video]

02/14/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments

This past week, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) drew thousands of politically active minds to Washington, DC to highlight the discourse on the right side of the aisle. Each year, CPAC draws more and more young people, students in particular, and this year there was noticeably stronger support and willingness to talk about reforming our nations’ drug policies among the those in attendance.

SSDP Welcomes SUNY-Adirondack Chapter!

02/13/12 by | Comments

SSDP welcomes our newest chapter at SUNY Adirondack! We got a chance to catch up with chapter founder, Adam DeBuque, and here is what he had to say about his involvement so far.

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