SSDP and the Cannabis Unity Coalition will be in D.C. lobbying at the U.S. Capitol on May 13th. For those attending, to help prepare yourself on how to engage with federal offices more effectively, join Cannabis Unity Coalition members on Facebook LIVE, YouTube, and Instagram on Thursday, May 7th at ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Adler University's SSDP and the Society of Sexology Presents the Sex & Psychedelics: Where Intimacy Meets Expanded States. Experts Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW, and Sura Hertzberg, AMFT, will be discussing this subject, with moderation by Dr. Karen Caffee, LMFT CST, on Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00-1:00 PM CT. Join Teams via ...

On 4/20, SSDP brought survivors of extreme cannabis sentences to Washington D.C., highlighting the immediate need for full federal legalization, prisoner release, and restoration of rights. Advocates, members of Congress, and those negatively impacted by cannabis incarceration came together for a 4/20 congressional briefing and press conference designed to recenter ...

SSDP Director of Strategy and Development, Gina Giorgio, will be speaking at the Pearl Institute Bicycle Day Symposium on 04/19/26 in North Carolina, starting at 11:30 AM to celebrate psychedelics and advance policy, research, and healing across the nation. Link to Tickets Here. The event will feature notable psychedelic speakers ...

Join us for our next SSDP Hangout on Thursday, April 23rd at 7 pm ET. Learn about opportunities to stay involved with SSDP over the summer, hang out with your SSDP Family, and connect with our national board (including new elected members!). This event will also double as office hours, ...

A harm reduction centered, judgment-free approach to one of the most misunderstood substances Tobacco and nicotine are some of the most commonly used drugs on the planet, yet meaningful education about them can be surprisingly uncommon. Most conversations fall into extremes: total demonization on one end, or uncritical normalization on ...

This Bicycle Day (4.19.26), take to the streets of Manhattan for the March for Cognitive Liberty: a public demonstration in support of psychedelics. Cognitive Liberty = One Simple Idea: We should have total sovereignty over our own minds. We’re bringing that principle into the public sphere as a show of support for the freedom to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Following the meet-and-greet with SSDP and other cannabis unity coalition members, we will host a lobby training and dinner. 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 offices, talking points, etc. Register ...

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. Additionally, we will be packing those folders with the information to give to every Congressional and Senate office.  Register to attend. If confirmed, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...