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


Announcing SSDP’s Newest Chapter: Green Mountain College

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Sensible solutions in the Green Mountain State

We’re pleased to announce that SSDP gained another chapter in the Northeast Region this week, as Green Mountain College SSDP became officially recognized on campus. Just over a month old, GMC SSDP has already attended an SSDP Activist Training and … more


SSDP Welcomes the University of Nebraska Omaha Chapter!

University of Nebraska Omaha SSDP

I am so excited to announce the formation of our newest official chapter, the University of Nebraska Omaha! Led by chapter founder Sarah Merrigan, UNO is in our Mountain Plains region and is currently our only chapter in Nebraska. Here’s to laying … more


Let’s Talk About Drug War Economics

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SSDP’s unconventional day of action this Tax Day (April 15)

Tax Day. That dreadful deadline that we all have to meet is just around the corner. When most people think about Tax Day they don’t often think about drug policy, but maybe they should be. Every year in the United … more