Facts & Stats
Lack of Recovery Resource
48% of the need for drug treatment goes unmet in the U.S.
Mass Incarceration
The U.S. has 5% of the world's population but 25% of the world's prisoner population.
Public Opinion
A Pew poll found that three out of four Americans feel that the Drug War has failed and can never be won.
Racial Injustice
Only 13% of illegal drug users are African American, yet they make up 67% of those sent to prison for drug offenses.
War on Youth
More than 200,000 students have been denied financial aid simply because they have drug convictions.
Waste of Taxpayer Dollars
Even after spending more than $50 billion a year on the Drug War, drugs are more available and drug cartels are more wealthy than ever before.
Students for Sensible Drug Policy is working to find solutions to these problems. Explore our site to learn about our mission & values, chapter network, campaigns, and events.
Even more facts can be found at DrugWarFacts.org
