2012 International SSDP Conference
Mar 23 2012 - Mar 25 2012 : Join us in Denver for our 13th annual conference
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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.
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 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.
The New Jersey state legislature is currently considering S851/A578, a bill that would allow New Jersey citizens to call for medical assistance during drug overdose emergencies without fear of prosecution. Please take action by sending a message to state Senators and Assembly Members through the form below.
Only 13% of illegal drug users are African American, yet they make up 67% of those sent to prison for drug offenses.
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