Ten years after the 2016 United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem, the War on Drugs is far from over. But the movement fighting it has changed. And so has the world. During the 2026 UN General Assembly High-Level Week (UN Week) in New York ...

SSDP Ambassador Layal Bou Harfouch published a report in The Daily Wire on October 5th about an alleged cocaine trafficking ring that was shutdown at Penn State this year. Layal notes that removing one supplier for cocaine just leaves another to take their place, doing nothing to erase demand for ...

This October 1st, SSDP celebrated its 28th year birthday! Cannabis Law Report gave readers a brief history of SSDP's founding and history, along with a sign-up link to become an SSDP Ambassador. Cannabis Law Report says, "On October 1, 1998, a group of students at the Rochester Institute of Technology ...

July 21–24, 2027 · Las VegasSSDP plans to attend FreedomFest again in 2027. SSDP participation details are still being planned.Use the button below to register directly with FreedomFest for conference admission.Register Here ...

May 9–12, 2027 · Belfast, Northern IrelandInterested in connecting with SSDP at the conference? Contact SSDP about participation.For the conference’s current program and attendance information, use the organizer’s event page.Ask About SSDP ParticipationView Event Details ...

November 18, 2026 · Washington, DCInterested in participating with SSDP at the IgniteIt Capital & Policy Summit? Contact SSDP about our participation plans.Use the organizer’s registration button for conference admission.Register HereConnect With SSDP ...

December 2, 2026 · 11:00 am–2:00 pmSSDP Airbnb brunch event – December 2nd, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.Contact SSDP about attending or sponsoring the brunch. Brunch ticket information is being arranged; the button below is for inquiries.Ask About Attending or Sponsoring ...

October 17, 2026 · Washington, DCInterested in attending with SSDP? Contact SSDP about connecting with our network at the Shatterproof DC Walk.Use the organizer’s registration button to register for the walk.Register HereConnect With SSDP ...

May 3–7, 2027 · Colorado Convention Center, Denver, ColoradoSSDP is an approved community partner for Psychedelic Science 2027.SSDP15 - for 15% off. Enter this code in the Discount Code field when registering.Contact SSDP about participating with our team and volunteer updates.Register HereAsk About SSDP Participation ...

January 18–21, 2027 · St. Petersburg, FloridaVolunteer with SSDP at FLHRC 2027.Confirmed volunteers get a conference badge for the event and shared lodging with the SSDP crew in sunny St. Pete. A limited number of travel scholarships may be available to help cover the cost of getting there.Apply by November ...

December 1–4, 2026 · Las VegasVolunteer with SSDP at MJBizCon. SSDP approved for Associations Day on Dec 1.Confirmed volunteers get a conference badge for the event and shared lodging with the SSDP villa. A limited number of travel scholarships may be available to help cover the cost of getting there.Apply ...

November 9–10, 2026 · Delta Hotels by Marriott, Utica, NYNYSHRA Annual Conference hosted by the New York State Harm Reduction Association at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Utica, NY.SSDP’s table is confirmed. Visit our table to connect with SSDP. Interested in helping staff the table? Contact SSDP about volunteering ...

November 2–8, 2026SSDP is a confirmed community partner for Global Psychedelic Week. Contact SSDP to ask about available community tickets and any partner discount before registering.For general online-conference tickets, use the registration button below.Ask About SSDP Community TicketsRegister Here ...

October 26–28, 2026 · PhiladelphiaSSDP’s booth is confirmed for the commUNITY Conference. If you’re attending, visit our booth to connect with SSDP. To ask about participating with SSDP’s conference team, use the contact button below.Connect With SSDPView Event Details ...

October 17, 2026Interested in volunteering or participating with SSDP at LionHeart? Contact SSDP about the current plans for this rescheduled event.For festival attendance information and current ticket options, use the organizer’s event page.Ask About Volunteering With SSDPView Festival Details ...

October 15–17, 2026 · New York CitySSDP members will be attending Horizons New York. Contact SSDP if you’re interested in attending or participating with our team.Horizons’ 2026 scholarship and subsidized registrations are fully allocated. Use the organizer’s registration page for current general registration availability.Connect With SSDPView Current Registration Options ...

October 8, 2026 · 6:00–7:00 pm ET · ZoomJoin Students for Sensible Drug Policy on October 8 at 6:00 p.m. ET for a conversation about Good Samaritan laws, emergency response and why calling for help matters.Learn more about what these laws may protect and how they can help reduce fear ...

October 22, 2026 · 7:00 pm ET · ZoomJoin us for our next SSDP Hangout event: Thursday, October 22nd at 7 pm ET (via Zoom). Debate the spooky sides of drug policy reform and hang out with your SSDP Family.This event will also double as office hours, so come with ...

On October 1, 1998, a group of students at the Rochester Institute of Technology decided to rename their campus organizing group and call themselves Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Twenty-eight years later, SSDP has grown from a single chapter in upstate New York into a global network spanning hundreds of ...

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