SSDP Welcomes our First Summer 2013 Intern!

WVU SSDP

Kayli Nugent, from West Virginia University

I am so excited to be writing this from the International Students for Sensible Drug Policy office in Washington, DC today! DC is alive and full of political activism that I can’t wait to be a part of. I hope … more


7 ways to stay involved after graduation

SSDP Alumni at the Capitol

Tips for staying connected to SSDP after you leave campus

It’s about that time of year when lots of students are wrapping up their college years, but that certainly doesn’t mean an end to their time as an advocate for drug policy reform. The SSDP alumni network is a vast … more


Shameful anti-drug ad campaign spreads misinformation to DC youth (we’re shocked)

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K2, synthetic marijuana target of DC public health advertisement

On my way home from the office last week, this new print advertisement caught my eye. The ad, sponsored by DC public health officials, warns that if you use “fake weed,” you may turn into a zombie. This point is … more


SSDP Welcomes the University of North Florida (UNF) Chapter!

UNF SSDP

Expanding our reach in the Sunshine State

Please welcome our newest official chapter, coming from Jacksonville, Florida, the University of North Florida (UNF)! The initial spark for the UNF chapter was put in place by our AMPLIFY Project, so I’d like to extend a special thanks to … more


SSDP Welcomes the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Chapter!

University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)

Bringing the movement to San Antonio, Texas

I am thrilled to announce the formation of our newest official chapter, University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)! UIW is a private Catholic university located in San Antonio, Texas, just a short drive from the Mexico – US border. I … more


Announcing SSDP’s Federal Marijuana Lobby Day

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Scholarship application and registration now open

Our movement faces a critically limited window of time between now and this summer, when the U.S. House of Representatives may vote on an amendment that would seek to curtail DEA enforcement activities in states with legal marijuana markets. Join … more


Summer Camp, not just for kids anymore!

AMPLIFY Summer Camp '12 Crew

We're headed for Summer Camp Music Festival (PLUS offering 2 supporters a chance) to promote drug policy reform plus spread sensible harm reduction supplies & strategies.

The AMPLIFY Project is excited & honored to be taking part in the “Make a Difference” area yet again this year at Summer Camp Music Festival being held at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL from May 23rd-26th. One of … more


Who Needs the AMPLIFY Project?

USF Chapter Members with Sam & Billy Brouse of Papadosio

Using live music to spread SSDP's message and provide direct, sensible harm reduction services at concerts, festivals and other live music events

This blog was written by Evan Eisenberg, Founder & President of USF SSDP, as well as FL Regional Organizer for the AMPLIFY Project. I have always felt that the AMPLIFY Project is a vital asset to SSDP’s outreach, but recent … more


SSDP’s 911 Good Samaritan Policy Database Updated

Good Samaritan Law Map

21 state laws and 186 school policies catalogued

Special thanks to our intern Greg Weeks for researching and compiling this data, as well as writing this blog post. We’ve updated our database of colleges and universities with 911 Good Samaritan (also referred to as medical amnesty) policies! We found … more


Florida, Your Help is Needed to Get HB 1139, the Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act, a Fair Hearing

Florida Syringe Exchange

Last week, we asked you to take action to help move Florida HB 1139, the Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act, forward. Thank you so much for those of you who took action! The next step necessary to passing this sensible … more