News & Updates
Florida Regional Conference 2012 Highlights
02/08/12 by Drew Stromberg | Comments
February 4 - 6, 2012: Florida SSDP chapters (and one chapter from Georgia!) traveled from all over the state to Florida State University, located in the Capitol city of Tallahassee, to share our experiences, learn from experts as well as each other, and to discuss SSDP's role in reshaping state and federal drug policy.
An Impressive Start
02/08/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
SSDP at SCSU is only two weeks old, but they are already off to an impressive start. Kevin Gysberg founded the chapter with the intention of reforming his campus's drug and alcohol policy, and that's exactly what he has begun to do. Despite their fresh start, Kevin and the rest of the students in the SCSU chapter have already begun drafting new legislation to equalize cannabis and underage alcohol possession violations; and it's shaking things up on campus.
Governor Quinn Signs Good Samaritan Bill into Illinois State Law
02/07/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
Yesterday, February 6th, Governor Quinn signed SB 1701 (known better as the Good Samaritan Policy or Overdose Immunity Bill), which has been on his desk since December 16th, marking the first time any policy of this sort has passed into law in Illinois. In layman’s terms, it establishes extended rights for drug offenders calling on behalf of someone overdosing. In a state where heroin overdose is among the worst in the nation, this bill was designed to try and reduce the harms of substances regulated by the Controlled Substances Act.
Oregon SSDP Chapters Hosting Conference For Marijuana Legalization
02/03/12 by Bradley Steinman | Comments
Oregon’s Students for Sensible Drug Policy chapters seek unity in the legalization movement by hosting a conference to rally behind a single marijuana legalization initiative.
This weekend: 2012 Florida Regional Conference!
02/01/12 by Drew Stromberg | Comments
This weekend (February 4th through 6th), our chapter at Florida State University will be hosting the first ever Florida Regional Conference and would like to invite you to join us in Tallahassee, Florida for networking, training workshops, and expert presentations to help us refine our skills as advocates working to end the war on drugs. Current students, alumni, and non-students are all welcome to attend; please feel free to forward this invite to any interested friends or colleagues. More details and updates will be posted on the Facebook event page. Please register today!
UConn SSDP successfully changes a campus marijuana policy
02/01/12 by Sam Tracy | Comments
Following a meeting with student government leaders on January 30, 2011, the University of Connecticut’s Office of Community Standards altered its penalties for students found in possession of small amounts of marijuana, equalizing the punishment with underage drinking.
The laws will not change themselves
01/31/12 by Evan West | Comments
Evan West, a UNH student and SSDP chapter member shares his experience of advocating for HB 1705, which would legalize the use and trade of marijuana in New Hampshire.
Organizing Tip of the Week - Productive Meetings
01/26/12 by | Comments
Meetings are a staple of any organization and it's easy for them to become overwhelming and/or unproductive. Here are a few tips to help keep you on track and make the most of your chapter meetings!
