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Upcoming Events

Cannabis Unity Coalition Folder Packing and Hangout

May 12, 2026

4:20 pm - 6:00 pm

Washington D.C.

Cannabis Unity Coalition Lobby Training & Dinner

May 12, 2026

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Washington D.C.

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Real World Policy Reform

We ensure active and meaningful participation of youth and youth-related organizations in the development, implementation and evaluation of drug policies and programs.

Harm Reduction Action

We expand harm reduction in our communities through campus action and partnerships with harm reduction service providers.

Campus Change

We reform campus drug policies, replacing detrimental punishment with supportive, life-saving responses to complex situations.

Peer Support-Based Drug Education

We deliver evidence based peer-to-peer drug education that empowers young people to navigate the complex choices regarding drugs and drug use.

Latest News

International Attention for Cannabis Rescheduling

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly moving toward a historic shift in federal drug policy, with plans to reclassify marijuana as early as this week. According to reports, the move would transition cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, marking the most significant change in federal cannabis oversight in over half a century. We […]

Rep. Steve Cohen Joins SSDP to Support Cannabis Reform

On 4/20, SSDP brought former inmates of extreme cannabis sentences to Washington D.C., highlighting the urgent need for full federal legalization, prisoner release, and the restoration of rights. This briefing recentered the cultural holiday on the reality that cannabis remains federally illegal, with individuals still serving life sentences for nonviolent offenses. Advocates, experts, and lawmakers […]

Representative Steve Cohen Supports Cannabis Decriminalization

Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) recently celebrated a historic shift in federal drug policy, welcoming the long-awaited rescheduling of medical marijuana. For years, Rep. Cohen has been a steadfast advocate for reform, and this move reflects a significant step toward aligning federal law with scientific evidence and public opinion. By reclassifying cannabis, the federal government acknowledges […]

Students are Taking Back April

This April, student organizations at Susquehanna University united to mark the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month through powerful initiatives like “Teal Out Day” and “Take Back the Night.” These events, which transformed the campus into a sea of teal, were designed to foster a culture of support, education, and healing for survivors. By […]

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