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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.

Upcoming Events

Murder on the Land and the Sea: Extrajudicial Drug War Killings in the 21st Century

March 11, 2026

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Room M0E79, Vienna International Center

Research Harm: How Drug Scheduling Undermines Science, Public Health, and Evidence-Based Policy

March 13, 2026

5:00 am - 6:00 am

Room M7, Vienna International Center, Vienna, Austria

Stand-Up for Justice – Comedy Benefitting SSDP

March 13, 2026

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Activist Kitchen, Los Angeles, 669 Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA

Rethinking Nicotine: Science, Harm Reduction, and Sensible Policy

March 17, 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Pittsburgh Campus – Foerster Student Services Center

Change your campus. Change our world.

Real World Policy Reform

We ensure active and meaningful participation of youth and youth-related organizations in the development, implementation and evaluation of drug policies and programs.

Harm Reduction Action

We expand harm reduction in our communities through campus action and partnerships with harm reduction service providers.

Campus Change

We reform campus drug policies, replacing detrimental punishment with supportive, life-saving responses to complex situations.

Peer Support-Based Drug Education

We deliver evidence based peer-to-peer drug education that empowers young people to navigate the complex choices regarding drugs and drug use.

Latest News

Students for Sensible Drug Policy Hosts “Rethinking Nicotine” Conference Bridging Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) and the Harm Reduction Movement

Students for Sensible Drug Policy Hosts “Rethinking Nicotine” Conference Bridging Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) and the Harm Reduction Movement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Media Contact: Gina Giorgio  Director of Strategy and Development Students for Sensible Drug Policy gina@ssdp.org Rethinking Nicotine: Science, Harm Reduction, and Sensible Policyis a one-day conference hosted by Students for Sensible Drug Policy […]

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 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 Elected Directors, Amanda Ivatorov, Jackson Rund, Matthew Aragón, and Naomi Shifman!  RESOLUTIONS Both of our resolutions submitted this year have passed! To learn more about the […]

March SSDP Hangout

Join us for our next SSDP Hangout on Thursday, March 19th at 7 pm ET. With Spring Break almost in tow, join us to discuss how to increase personal safety while enjoying party scenes. This event will also double as office hours, so come with any and all questions you have for the board (but […]

Third Annual Professional Cannabis Industry Networking Event

Meet the pros, swap ideas, and vibe with the best at the SSDP’s Third Annual Cannabis Industry Networking Event. Solidify your own future! Join the Rowan Chapter of SSDP for the Third Annual Professional Cannabis Industry Networking Event! This is your chance to meet and connect with fellow pros in the cannabis world. Whether you’re […]

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