We are Students for Sensible Drug Policy, the largest youth-led network dedicated to replacing the War on Drugs with policies rooted in evidence, compassion, and human rights — policies that make sense.

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 7 PM ET to prepare […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]