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The Microdose is an independent journalism newsletter supported by the U.C. Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics with over 45,000 subscribers Scheduling DOI and DOC would create serious impediments to potentially life-saving research, and yet SSDP is the only drug policy organization currently fighting to keep DOI and DOC ...

We are excited to announce our new Drug Education Committee, and are looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join us in shaping the future of drug education and harm reduction on college campuses and in school systems nationwide! Apply to Join What We’re Doing: By joining the SSDP Drug ...

Yes on 4: Massachusetts will vote to create legal access to natural psychedelics this fall After the recent decision by the FDA to not approve MDMA for the treatment of PTSD, it’s clear that the route to legal access for psychedelics will run through the states for the foreseeable future ...

Earlier this month, the Susquehanna University chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy in Selinsgrove, PA achieved a major policy victory—they officially obtained approval to distribute naloxone, a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug, to students on campus. This huge win came after a year long battle of navigating the school's ...

SSDP’s Staff is excited to announce that a new chapter has formed at the Community College of Denver (CCD)! SSDP is a natural fit for the CCD student body both because of its proximity to Denver (which has earned a reputation as the unofficial capital of legal cannabis), and because ...

From Marijuana Moment: Tens of thousands of people and organizations weighed in on the federal government’s marijuana rescheduling proposal ahead of the close of public comment on Monday night. That includes governors, members of Congress, medical professionals and advocacy groups on either side of the legalization debate, among many others.Some, ...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is the Only Drug Policy Organization Actively Working to Prevent the DEA From Scheduling DOI and DOC, Which Would Create Serious Impediments to Potentially Life-Saving Research [Washington D.C., July 23, 2024] — A nonprofit representing more than 20 graduate students, post-docs, staff scientists, and ...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy urges the Department of Justice to not just reschedule marijuana as a Schedule III drug, but to remove it from the Controlled Substances Act entirely (“descheduling”).  While SSDP commends the Department of Justice for taking a much-needed step towards ending federal marijuana prohibition, rescheduling marijuana ...

We are thrilled to announce that Rowan University SSDP has been awarded our brand new SSDP Chapter of the Year Award! The Rowan University chapter really stood out this year—so much so that SSDP's staff decided that we needed to start giving annual awards to students and chapters who exhibit ...

We have a unique opportunity this year to finally decriminalize marijuana—and there’s just TEN DAYS left to take action. You’ve probably heard that marijuana may soon be moved to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. That’s an improvement over where it is now, but it’s not enough. Schedule III ...

Drug legalization is not only harm reduction but also a public health, public safety, and racial justice issue. Every year, there are more than 1.5 million drug arrests in the United States. More than 80% of these arrests are for possession only. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia have ...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is the largest national youth-led network dedicated to ending the War on Drugs. With chapters across the United States, we are a national organization with a local feel—our members and alumni are replacing the disastrous War on Drugs with policies rooted in evidence, compassion, ...

Primary Press Contact: Maya Tatum, Press Secretary, mayaatatumm@gmail.com Secondary Press Contact: Kat Murti, SSDP Executive Director, kat@ssdp.org #420WeekofUnity #BidenRelease420Prisoners #DescheduleCannabisNow Washington, DC - On April 17 at 10 am Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is launching our Breaking the Paper Shackles project—a nationwide expungement program to advance impactful policy ...

30+ Organizations Join Forces for 420 Unity Day of Action Press Conference, Lobby Day, and White House Candlelight Vigil Primary Press Contact: Maya Tatum, Press Secretary, mayaatatumm@gmail.com Secondary Press Contact: Kat Murti, SSDP Executive Director, kat@ssdp.org #420WeekOfUnity #BidenRelease420Prisoners #DescheduleCannabisNow Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 17th at 9 am, Students ...

In a world often divided by political lines and industry interests, a groundbreaking movement is stirring. Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is leading the charge towards a future where cannabis justice is not just a dream, but a tangible reality. #420WeekOfUnity is more than a day; it’s a call ...

In an era where the discourse on cannabis legalization has shifted remarkably, it's imperative to address the long-standing impact of previous prohibition laws on countless lives. Despite recent progress, including President Biden's push to reclassify cannabis under federal law, a significant gap remains in rectifying the harms inflicted by past ...

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 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 Board members! ...

SSDP is a youth-lead organization that cannot exist without the input of our members.  Your voices and questions are important as your ideas are what drive our success.  Voting will be open from today, March 7th at 3:00pm PT/6:00pm EST until Friday, March 8th at 3:00pm PT/6:00pm EST. Results will ...

As the largest national youth-led network dedicated to ending the War on Drugs, SSDP takes youth leadership seriously. Every year, the SSDP family comes together to elect new student members to the Board of Directors. Serving on SSDP’s Board of Directors is an invaluable, incredibly rewarding experience and a crucial ...

In a world often divided by political lines and industry interests, a groundbreaking movement is stirring. Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is leading the charge towards a future where cannabis justice is not just a dream, but a tangible reality. This April, the SSDP is set to host a ...