Kratom, 7-OH, and Emerging Products: A Science-Based Safety Primer
Join Students for Sensible Drug Policy for a timely and science-driven webinar exploring kratom, 7-OH, and other emerging products. Featuring addiction neuroscientist Dr. Michele Ross and moderated by SSDP's Finnegan McGuinness, this session will break down what we know—and don't know—about safety, drug interactions, and key warning signs. Whether you're ...
Students For Sensible Drug Policy’s Psychedelics Committee Presents: A Psychedelic Resource Masterlist
When we think about harm reduction, we often think about naloxone training and reagent testing kits. At times, we forget that harm reduction extends to experiences that may occur during or after one interacts with a substance. Students for Sensible Drug Policy's Psychedelics Committee strives to provide resources for those in ...
Cannabis Unity Coalition Mixer
After a long day of visiting every Congressional office on May 13, the cannabis unity coalition will be convening at Hook Hall to celebrate and connect with fellow advocates. There is no entrance fee, just show up as you are for food and beverages! Hook Hall website: https://www.hookhall.com/ To sign ...
Cannabis Unity Coalition Press Conference and Lobby Day
At 10 AM EST on May 13, the Cannabis Unity Coalition will be hosting a press conference outside the steps of Congress with speakers from the coalition and members of Congress! Following the press conference, we will drop off folders at every single Congressional and Senatorial office and meet with ...
Cannabis Unity Coalition Lobby Training & Folder Packing Event
Following the meet & greet with SSDP and other cannabis unity coalition members, we will be hosting a lobby training and folder packing event. The lobby training will give you the tools necessary to advocate for cannabis policy including our agenda for May 13, materials we are dropping off to ...
Cannabis Unity Coalition Meet & Greet
Join SSDP and the cannabis unity coalition for a meet-and-greet on May 12th at 4:20! This is a chance to engage with fellow advocates before our main events. *Exact location to be determined* Sign up link: https://secure.everyaction.com/1nH039KakEGAO8LY5AMw8Q2 ...
SSDP Opposes the “END 7-OH Act” (H.R. 8000)
On March 26, 2026, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing titled “Policies to Protect Our Communities from Illicit Drug Threats,” which included discussion of H.R. 8000, the "End Needless Distribution of 7-OH Act". This legislation seeks to classify synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a naturally occurring ...
Stolen Time: The Human Cost of Cannabis Prohibition
A Congressional Briefing hosted by SSSDP and Sponsored by The Honorable Steven Cohen (TN-9) Monday, April 20, 2026 12:00 PM U.S. Congress-Rayburn 2075 To attend the event and get more details, use this link: Sign Up Link On April 20th—a date widely associated with cannabis culture but too often disconnected ...
The War on Cannabis is a War on Us
A 4/20 press conference calling for an end to cannabis prohibition and incarceration Monday, April 20, 10:00 AM U.S. Congress-House Triangle Register to Attend or Apply to Speak On April 20th, while much of the country celebrates the symbolism of cannabis reform, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) will gather ...
President Trump’s Fentanyl “Weapon of Mass Destruction” Designation: A Misguided Escalation
This post was authored by SSDP Ambassadors Benjamin Cummins and Sridevi Swaminathan who are members of SSDP's Science Policy Committee. On December 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring illicit fentanyl and its precursor chemicals to be Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs). The administration framed this unprecedented ...
Students for Sensible Drug Policy Hosts “Rethinking Nicotine” Conference Bridging Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) and the Harm Reduction Movement
Students for Sensible Drug Policy Hosts “Rethinking Nicotine” Conference Bridging Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) and the Harm Reduction Movement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Gina Giorgio Director of Strategy and Development Students for Sensible Drug Policy gina@ssdp.org Rethinking Nicotine: Science, Harm Reduction, and Sensible Policyis a one-day conference hosted by ...
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS!
SSDP’s Congress Committee is excited to announce we have finalized the results of the Board of Directors election! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new Elected Directors, Amanda Ivatorov, Jackson Rund, Matthew Aragón, and Naomi Shifman! RESOLUTIONS Both of our resolutions submitted this year have passed! ...
March SSDP Hangout
Join us for our next SSDP Hangout on Thursday, March 19th at 7 pm ET. With Spring Break almost in tow, join us to discuss how to increase personal safety while enjoying party scenes. This event will also double as office hours, so come with any and all questions you ...
Third Annual Professional Cannabis Industry Networking Event
Meet the pros, swap ideas, and vibe with the best at the SSDP's Third Annual Cannabis Industry Networking Event. Solidify your own future! Join the Rowan Chapter of SSDP for the Third Annual Professional Cannabis Industry Networking Event! This is your chance to meet and connect with fellow pros in ...
Stand-Up for Justice – Comedy Benefitting SSDP
Electric Comedy presents SAY THAT SHIT! Stand-Up for Justice! A monthly comedy show where comedians share jokes protected by the 1st amendment (for those who only care about the 2nd). Laugh, Stand-Up & be the friend with fun plans Friday. STARRING: Andrew Park Andrew blends character work with rich storytelling, ...
Murder on the Land and the Sea: Extrajudicial Drug War Killings in the 21st Century
Side event at the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs Drugs are an issue which – like migration, social liberalization and economic tensions – has the capacity to shatter democratic and human rights norms. Perhaps no other extreme found in drug policies today does so more ...
Research Harm: How Drug Scheduling Undermines Science, Public Health, and Evidence-Based Policy
Side event at the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs International drug control regimes and domestic drug scheduling laws increasingly impose severe barriers on scientific research. In particular, Schedule I classification creates onerous regulatory hurdles that restrict access, delay studies, and deter researchers from pursuing promising ...
You Have 48 Hours to Vote in Congress 2026!
Voting is now open until Sunday, March 8th at 2:00pm ET VOTE NOW Students for Sensible Drug Policy is governed by a Board of Directors, which is comprised of both current student and youth Elected Directors, who are active chapter members elected by our membership, and Appointed Directors, who are ...
The Full Schedule Is Here: Rethinking Nicotine
When we opened speaker applications for Rethinking Nicotine: Science, Harm Reduction, and Sensible Policy, we hoped for thoughtful proposals. What we received was something much bigger. An incredible number of creative, deeply grounded, and action-oriented applications poured in from across the country and beyond. Reading through them was a reminder ...
By Us, For Us: Professionalizing the Future of SSDP
Every year, SSDP’s Board convenes Congress — our annual governance gathering where active members (SSDP Ambassadors) help shape the organization’s direction. At Congress, members vote to elect new Elected Directors and support or oppose Resolutions, or formal, non-binding strategic recommendations submitted by members to guide the work of SSDP’s Staff ...
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