“Should Cannabis be Legalised in Ireland?”
by Zara Snapp | Comments
Feb
24
In its opening event of the year, SSDP Ireland and the UCC Philosoph society hosted the debate, “Should Cannabis be Legalised in Ireland?”
In its opening event of the year, SSDP Ireland and the UCC Philosoph society hosted the debate, “Should Cannabis be Legalised in Ireland?”
Portugal's Innovative Drug Policies Face Austerity Threat
by Zara Snapp | Comments
Feb
22
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
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.
Categories: 2012, portugal, drug policy, harm reduction,
Growing support to discuss marijuana legalization among students on the right [Video]
by Devon Tackels | Comments
Feb
14
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Drug Policy Reform is being voiced from both sides of the aisle
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.
Categories: CPAC, Students, Marijuana, Reform, Bipartisan, 2012, conservatives, republicans
SSDP Welcomes SUNY-Adirondack Chapter!
by Devon Tackels | Comments
Feb
13
Strengthening our chapter network in the Empire State
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.
Categories: New Chapter, NY, SUNY, Adirondack, Northeast
What's in store for SSDP2012...
by Stacia Cosner | Comments
Feb
09
Announcing dozens of conference sessions
We're proud to announce dozens of conference sessions designed to encourage participants to "Learn. Train. Act." through expert panels, training workshops, and roundtable discussions. The 13th Annual International Students for Sensible Drug Policy conference will take place March 23-25, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center hotel in Denver, Colorado.
SSDP Welcomes Lawrence University Chapter!
by Devon Tackels | Comments
Feb
09
SSDP at Lawrence University seeks to educate campus and change policies
SSDP's chapter network grew this week with an addition at Lawrence University in Appelton, Wisconsin. I got the chance to catch up with chapter founder, Evan Johnson, about his work to start a new chapter. Here is what he had to say about his involvement with SSDP so far.
Categories: Lawrence University, WI, New Chapter
Florida Regional Conference 2012 Highlights
by Drew Stromberg | Comments
Feb
08
Connecting Reformers in the Sunshine State
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.
Categories: 2012, florida, conference
An Impressive Start
by Devon Tackels | Comments
Feb
08
SSDP at SCSU is already working to change campus drug policies
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.
Categories: St. Cloud State University, SCSU, Minnesota, Equalization, campus change
Governor Quinn Signs Good Samaritan Bill into Illinois State Law
by Devon Tackels | Comments
Feb
07
SSDP helps to enact SB1701, an overdose immunity bill
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.
Categories: 2012, Good Samaritan, Illinois, overdose, medical amnesty, Controlled Substances Act, heroin
Oregon SSDP Chapters Hosting Conference For Marijuana Legalization
by Bradley Steinman | Comments
Feb
03
Students say, “Put marijuana legalization on the ballot in 2012!”
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.
Categories: Oregon, OR, OCTA, OMPI, I-24, Marijuana, cannabis, legalization, initiatives, 2012, ballot, cannabis law, Lewis and Clark Law School
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