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SSDP Rowan University Cannabis Industry Networking Night Returns April 22
Join SSDP’s Rowan University Chapter’s Second Annual Cannabis Industry Networking Night! If you passionate about the cannabis industry, looking to connect with like-minded professionals, and expand your network, then mark your calendar for Rowan University’s Chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s Second Annual Cannabis Industry Networking Night! Taking place on April 22nd at 3:00 PM at Bonesaw Brewery located at 570 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ 08028. This event
What Will Sara Carter of Fox News Bring as “Drug Czar”? – Filter Mag
Filter Mag reports that on March 28, President Donald Trump announced Sara Carter as his pick for “drug czar.” Carter, who will need to be confirmed by the Senate, has a background as a journalist and Fox News contributor, with no direct drug policy or public health experience. SSDP former board member weighed in with his thoughts in the article.
Chacruna’s Psychedelic Culture 2025 with SSDP
SSDP is delighted to be a community partner and speakers for Chacruna’s Psychedelic Culture 2025. Chacruna has been hosting groundbreaking psychedelic conferences since 2015, and this year, Psychedelic Culture continues that legacy. This two-day in-person event taking place March 29-30 will feature three simultaneous tracks covering Indigenous reciprocity, psychedelic justice, law & policy, women & queer voices, Global South perspectives,
Pennsylvania Cannabis Convention March 30 in Pittsburgh with SSDP
SSDP is excited to sponsor the PA Cannabis Convention in Pittsburgh this Sunday from 10AM – 5PM at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This event is free to all PA MMJ Patients, and a small entry fee for the general public.We’ll be hosting a booth, so please stop by and visit us and learn more about our work and
Growing for Good: GTI’s 2024 Social Impact Report
SSDP is grateful for our partnership with Green Thumbs Industries (GTI). Their support of our Round Up program has empowered SSDPers across the country to drive meaningful cannabis policy reform and help right the wrongs of decades of cannabis prohibition. GTI strives to create lasting, positive change in the communities they serve. Their Social Impact Report provides an overview of
New Jersey Cannabis Events Planned for 4/20 – HeadyNJ
It’s cannabis enthusiasts’ favorite time of year, with 420 rapidly approaching, companies and organizations across New Jersey are planning events to celebrate the holiday. SSDP Rowan University Chapter was mentioned in HeadyNJ, an independent media company focused on New Jersey cannabis news. Our Rowan chapter are planning a happy hour on 4/22. Learn more about the event on our blog.
Harm Reduction with The University of Montana’s SSDP – Montana Free Press
SSDP chapters are doing important harm reduction work from coast to coast. Montana Free Press recently mentioned The University of Montana SSDP chapter for being a leader on campus focused on education and keeping students safe. The free vending machines are located at the Mountain Line transfer center, Johnson Street shelter, Missoula Food Bank and Community Center and Hope Rescue
SSDP Applauds Defeat of SB25-076 in Colorado – Calls for Sensible Cannabis and Natural Medicine Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 12, 2025SSDP Applauds Defeat of SB25-076 in Colorado – Calls for Sensible Cannabis andNatural Medicine PolicyDenver, CO – Yesterday, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and otheradvocates stood ready to testify in opposition to Senate Bill 25-076, a proposal thatsought to impose severe THC potency restrictions and purchase limits for people undertwenty-six years of age, expanded packaging
SSDP Hangout April 7 – Myth or Fact
Join us on Monday, April 7th at 8:00 pm ET for a collegial, fun, friendly, and (slightly) competitive round of Myth or Fact! Hang out with SSDP folks from across the nation, discuss drug policy, and learn more about ongoing events. Please direct any questions to amanda.ivatorov@board.ssdp.org. We hope to see you all there! Visit this link to join via
MPP Celebrates Women’s History Month – Marijuana Policy Project
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of women throughout history. While often overlooked, women have played a pivotal role in shaping the cannabis landscape. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the women who are leading the charge in cannabis advocacy, fighting for policy reform, social justice, and access to this powerful plant. Thank
The UK Could Earn £1.5 Billion In Annual Revenue And Savings By Legalizing Marijuana, Report Finds – Marijuana Moment
Marijuana Moment’s article on March 4 discusses the potential revenue impact that legalizing cannabis could have on the UK, with a mention of SSDP’s work. Transform’s psychedelic guidance came on the heels of a coalition of international advocates calling for an end to prohibition and instead for the legalization and regulatation all drugs. That report, produced in partnership with the
Join us for our next SSDP Hangout this Sunday, March 2nd
Join us on March 2nd at 7pm ET for a network-wide hangout! Meet other SSDP folks, and enjoy a Q&A session with candidates for our national board of directors before casting your vote! We hope to see you there! Zoom link to join here!
Meet the SSDP Board Candidates for 2025!
As the largest national youth-led network dedicated to ending the War on Drugs, SSDP thrives on the power of youth leadership. Each year, our members elect new student leaders to the Board of Directors, a vital role in shaping SSDP’s strategy, governance, and impact. Serving on the Board is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on nonprofit management experience while driving
Join SSDP at Psychedelic Buddhism 2025 on February 21 in New York City
Psychedelic Buddhism 2025 is a unique conference for open discussion on the intersection of Buddhist wisdom and psychedelic practice, offering tools and insights to empower and support our communities. Through presentations, interactive discussions & hands-on sessions, the event will share practical insights and build a supportive, evolving community of practice. The conference takes place on Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February
Top Marijuana Advocacy Organization Welcomes New Leader Who Sees ‘Opportunities To Make Progress’ In 2025 – Marijuana Moment
Lauren Daly has been named Marijuana Policy Project’s interim executive director. With a background in drug policy and civil rights advocacy—and years of experience in a fundraising capacity—the plan is to help elevate MPP’s work at a critical inflection point at the state and federal levels. In the years since, she’s also served in top roles at Students for Sensible
Shaleen Title on Cannabis Equity, Advocacy, and Passing the Torch – Cannabis & Tech Today
Shaleen Title, founder and director of the drug policy think tank Parabola Center, was interviewed by Mary Jane Gibson from Cannabis & Tech Today about how after two decades as a leading voice in the legal cannabis movement, Title is stepping back from drug policy work. We are grateful for the mention of Students for Sensible Drug Policy in the
We’re Hiring! SSDP Paid Internship Application 2025
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is the largest national youth-led network dedicated to ending the War on Drugs. With a Board of Directors primarily elected by and from our student and youth members, SSDP empowers young leaders to engage in the political process, advocate for evidence-based policies, and foster honest, open conversations about drugs and drug policy across the
Six Questions with Marijuana Policy Project’s New Interim Executive Director – CelebStoner
Online publication, CelebStoner, interviewed Marijuana Policy Project‘s new interim Executive Director, Lauren Daly with their Six Questions segment. It’s wonderful to see former SSDPers continue to hold impactful positions in drug policy reform across the country! We particularly enjoyed Lauren’s response to the publication’s question about how she feels being only the second female to the lead MPP… There are
Students For Liberty Announces Final Lineup for LibertyCon 2025 in DC – Global Newswire
LibertyCon International 2025 is taking place on February 7-8 at the Washington DC Downtown Westin. With students active in 111 countries, previous LibertyCon events have been hosted in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and South America. The theme of this year’s convention is From Impossible To Inevitable, focusing on the positive achievements in civil rights and economic freedoms happening in the world. Read
Integrating The News – Lucid News
We are grateful to Charley Wininger for mentioning SSDP in his timely piece, Integrating the News, that published today in Lucid News. With a post-prohibition future always a possibility in a new administration, we may wish to promote legislation on the state and/or federal level to ensure these medicines become readily available and accessible to those who most need them.
SSDP Virginia Tech in support of HB2775, Revitalize Hemp Act
Chapter leaders from Students for Sensible Drug Policy at Virginia Tech University stand in support of HB2775, a bill relating to the definition of hemp product. Also known as the Revitize Hemp Act.
Join us for SSDP’s Cannabis Week of Unity 2025
You are invited to join us for SSDP’s Cannabis Week of Unity 2025 taking place in Washington D.C. This year’s event does not overlap with 4/20. Due to the holiday that week, Congress is closed, so we will be lobbying the week afterwards. Main event activities are April 28 – May 1. Tentative Schedule April 27 – Arrival & Preparation April 28 – Cannabis
SSDP Hangouts February 9 at 7PM ET
Join us on February 9th at 7:00pm ET for our next Students for Sensible Drug Policy network-wide hangout! Meet other SSDP folks, and enjoy a Q&A session with candidates for our national board of directors before casting your vote! Visit this Zoom link to join. Password is: Hangouts!
FSU DUI incidents spark concerns over campus safety and prevention efforts – FSU News
Florida State University News reports that driving under the influence (DUI) incidents at the end of the fall semester have sparked debates about campus safety and the effectiveness of FSU’s prevention efforts. Colin Scherzer, RSO leader for Students for Sensible Drug Policy at FSU (SSDP), pointed to binge drinking as a major concern. Read the article here.
Inauguration Integration with Global Psychedelic Society
SSDP is excited to collaborate with the Global Psychedelic Society (GPS) on a special Inauguration Integration event. The GPS is streaming this panel exclusively to in-person watch party events hosted by local Psychedelic Societies around the world. Find yours here! The event will feature a panel will feature: SSDP Local Policy Discussions led by SSDP’s Gina Giorgio at the Community Alliance
