We are Students for Sensible Drug Policy, the largest nationwide network of young people working to replace the War on Drugs with policies rooted in evidence, compassion, and human rights — policies that make sense.

Attending the International Society for Research on Psychedelics Conference (ISRP)? Join members of SSDP’s Science Policy Committee for a casual hang in NOLA! Contact Alaina for questions: jasteralaina@gmail.com

On January 13, SSDP, 7-HOPE Alliance, and other coalition members gathered in Sacramento for a focused Lobby Day to oppose the criminalization of kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). The proposal was being fast-tracked through the legislature, leaving little time for meaningful review or public input — which is exactly why we had to mobilize quickly and […]

Pictured: Eric Jansen, SSDP ambassador who participated in a recent lobby day in Sacramento opposing 7-OH criminalization. Below is his testimony about the issue: “It’s 2026, and somehow we are still having the same tired conversation. Lawmakers keep introducing fear-based, science-less bills that treat plants like the enemy, while ignoring the real crisis veterans are […]

We’re looking for new Appointed and Elected members of our Board of Directors. At Students for Sensible Drug Policy, we don’t just talk about empowering young people — we build our organization around it. SSDP is governed by a Board of Directors made up of both current students and youth leaders who are actively shaping […]