FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SSDP categorically denounces the use of the War on Drugs as a justification for Trump Administration’s military actions in Venezuela. ssdp.org/blog/ssdp-co...

In the spirit of the new year, join us to set goals for a great year ahead! Hang out with other SSDP folks from across the country and connect with our national board members. Thursday, January 8th at 7 pm ET. We hope to see you there! ssdp.org/events/ssdp-...

In the spirit of the new year, join us to set goals for a great year ahead! Hang out with other SSDP folks from across the country and connect with our national board members. Thursday, January 8th at 7 pm ET. We hope to see you there! ssdp.org/events/ssdp-...

In 2025, SSDP turned momentum into meaningful impact across every level of drug policy reform. ssdp.org/blog/ssdps-t...

While rescheduling marks an important shift, it is not enough to repair the harms caused by decades of cannabis prohibition or to secure justice, safety, and opportunity for the millions of people who continue to be impacted by the War on Drugs.

Would moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act end the War on Cannabis? To learn more, visit ssdp.org

SSDP's 2025 Wrapped is legendary! 🤩 In 2025 SSDP: 🎂 Turned 27 years old 📅 Held over 88 events 🗣️ Elevated youth leaders 🤝 Made sensible change Want to join us in 2026? Become a part of SSDP today by visiting ssdp.org

Want to attend the 4th Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference with Students For Sensible Drug Policy ? Apply for a pass today!👉 forms.gle/iCufUymnrKzP...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy has been nominated for the 2025 New Jersey Cannabis Community Awards hosted by Cannademix 🎉 REFORMER OF THE YEAR🎉 Voting is NOW OPEN until December 26th at midnight Love SSDP? Vote now👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Students For Sensible Drug Policy condemns the World Health Organization's decision to maintain the Schedule I status of coca leaf. This decision completely ignores Indigenous rights, personal liberty, and perpetuates the War on Drugs. For more information visit idpc.net/press/2025/1...

Statement from Students for Sensible Drug Policy On the Extrajudicial Killing of Unarmed Fishermen in the Name of the War on Drugs. To view the full press release, visit ssdp.org/blog/stateme...

At Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), we believe that science, compassion, and autonomy—not fear and misinformation—should guide public health decisions. Read the full article here👉 ssdp.org/blog/7-reaso...

Kick off MJBizCon Week with SSDP’s Poolside Brunch Fundraiser on Wednesday, December 3 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT in a private Vegas villa located less than 10 minutes from the Convention Center. Location of the villa will be provided to ticketed guests prior to the event! Link in bio.

Join us for our December SSDP Hangout on December 4th at 7pm EST! 🎉 Get connected with ambassadors, board members, and alumni ✍️ Hear what SSDP has accomplished in 2025 🏛️ Learn more about our committees and how to get involved For more information, visit our blog! ssdp.org/events/ssdp-...

Join SSDP this week at the nation's largest B2B cannabis conference - #MJBizCon2025! Visit mjbizconference.com to register and for a complete conference schedule. See you soon in #Vegas! #ssdp #startmakingsense

👉 Why Does Legal Age For Adult-Use Products Differ By Zip Code In Massachusetts? Show your support by visiting ssdp.org

🪩 Come see DJ DropCatch at SSDP's Sensible Soiree🪩 Kick off DPA’s Reform Conference week with The Sensible Soirée, an unforgettable evening of music, art, and community and a chance to reconnect with old friends and make new ones too! Tickets here👉 tinyurl.com/3fxradxv

🎃 Join us on Thursday, October 30th at 7pm ET to discuss the spookiest side of policy, the ones in desperate need of reform! Click here for more information 👉 ssdp.org/events/ssdp-...

Introducing our new Materials & Events form! 📦 Request materials to host a booth or HOPE training 📆 Promote your event on the SSDP calendar, newsletter, & social media 🥳 Request your official SSDP Ambassador package 🏆 Tell us about your impact and achievements 👉 forms.gle/wo4hXoRm53R2...

SSDP is proud to be a part of MJBizCon's Associations Day taking place on December 2nd in Las Vegas, the day before the conference officially kicks off. Interested in joining us? Use promo code PRT90 for 20% off your registration.

LIVE: SSDP's Kat Murti and Robert Rush share how a ragtag group of scientists, advocates, and lawyers took on the DEA to keep research legal and how those same lessons play out in Alaska, where the grassroots is driving the most advanced psychedelic decrim bill yet! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWBx...

🎉 California's AB 1103 has PASSED! 🎉 AB 1103 would do the following: Expedite review and approval of psychedelic and controlled substance research. Extend confidentiality protections for the RAP-C panel Ensure strong safety and ethical oversight based on state and federal standards

🚨 Get your tickets now! Join us on November 12 at Per Ankh Entheogenic Church in Detroit, MI for an evening fundraiser supporting Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Click here for tickets: tinyurl.com/2ja6dfbd

Write your lawmakers in support of SB 120 today! Click here to learn more: tinyurl.com/ad34d9j2

Meet the scientists, lawyers, and activists opposing the DEA in the fight to keep two important research chemicals, DOI and DOC, out of Schedule I! Keep research legal. Learn more: ssdp.org/dont-block-p...

💡 "Young people see firsthand how outdated drug policies undermine public health, widen inequities, and fuel stigma." To learn more about SSDP, visit ssdp.org

SSDP Executive Director Kat Murti, and Hamilton Morris discussed drug policy and journalism at Arctic Visions 2025. In November of 2024, SSDP took on the DEA in their own courtroom, fighting to prevent the scheduling of DOI and DOC. Want to learn more? Visit ssdp.org

Are you interested in appearing in SSDP's zine? Submit your experience with SSDP through our "SSDP Reform Zine Submission Form" to be featured! DEADLINE NOV 1: forms.gle/1aqhaZNuwP1G...

Join us on November 12 at Per Ankh Entheogenic Church in Detroit, MI for an evening fundraiser supporting Students for Sensible Drug Policy. FLASH SALE: Get your tickets at our special early bird price: www.eventbrite.com/e/ssdps-sens...

🚨 Abstract submission is open for the 4th Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference! This year's theme is "Advancing Harm Reduction in the South", highlighting advocacy, lived experience, and ongoing efforts. Click here to submit an abstract: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

AB 602, California's Campus Overdose Act, has been PASSED!🥳 Students can now prioritize their safety without jeopardizing their educational prospects. Removing these academic barriers will save lives. Thank you to the Youth Power Project and everyone who took action with SSDP!

“Psychedelics were actually used with therapists in the 50s and 60s, which is not as commonly known,” said Gina Giorgio, founder of the North Carolina Psychedelic Policy Coalition, a project of SSDP. spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...

🚨 BREAKING! Large and Diverse Group of Organizations Agree: FDA’s Proposed Ban on 7-OH Would Endanger Public Health and Undermine Science. www.reuters.com/press-releas...

🚨 Call for Abstracts 🚨 The Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines have opened the call for abstracts for their annual Psychedelic Culture conference, happening April 17–19, 2026 at the Brava Theater in San Francisco. Submit here: www.psychedelic-culture.net/call-for-abs...

Today, SSDP celebrates our 🎉 27th birthday🎉 ! We have spent decades empowering young people to fight against the War on Drugs, but the battle is not over yet! To our ambassadors, alumni, and leaders; we thank you for joining our family.

🎉 Join the SSDP’s Chapter Networking Collective for our next virtual hangout on Thursday, September 25th at 7:00 PM ET. Come hang out with your SSDP family! Visit the Zoom Link below to join. us06web.zoom.us/j/89893731513

ASPET has published a NEW issue on cannabis rescheduling, referencing SSDP's efforts to block the scheduling of DOI and DOC. thepharmacologist.org/wp-content/u...

Our educational partners at Oaksterdam University will host three amazing live training programs starting mid-September that may interest you in getting future-ready. For our exclusive discount code, and more information, visit ssdp.org/blog/oakster...

🚨 House Lawmakers have introduced a NEW cannabis legalization bill.🚨 SSDP has championed the MORE Act as the most comprehensive path toward sensible cannabis policy reform. Tell Congress to support cannabis justice today: secure.everyaction.com/2e3EDtZ1lUOy...

In 2025, we have a real chance to change cannabis laws in our nation. Congress is considering several key bills that would move us toward more sensible drug policy. 🚨 TAKE ACTION 🚨 Tell Congress to support cannabis justice today: secure.everyaction.com/2e3EDtZ1lUOy...

Let's get Pennsylvania on the right side of history during our PA Cannabis Day of Unity on Tuesday, October 28th! To join us, fill out our interest form by scanning the QR code or click here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

MAPS Board of Directors Names Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Ali as Co-Executive Directors! maps.org/2025/09/09/m...

Kat Murti told Marijuana Moment, “Young people deserve a future free from the lifelong harms of prohibition, and we urge Congress to act swiftly to pass this legislation and begin repairing the injustices caused by decades of criminalization.” www.greenstate.com/news/marijua...

"Young people deserve a future free from the lifelong harms of prohibition, and we urge Congress to act swiftly to pass this legislation and begin repairing the injustices caused by decades of criminalization,” said SSDP's Kat Murti (@katmurti.bsky.social) www.marijuanamoment.net/democratic-l...

“Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) applauds the re-introduction of the MORE Act as a critical step toward dismantling the failed War on Drugs,” said @katmurti.bsky.social, Executive Director, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP). nadler.house.gov/news/documen...

"The House made history when it passed the MORE Act in the 116th and 117th Congresses. With the House once again leading the way, the Senate must act now to finally deliver on the promise of justice and opportunity nationwide.” - Kat Murti, executive director of SSDP

SSDP Executive Director Kat Murti spoke with Joe Moore from Psychedelics Today to discuss the Alaska Natural Medicine Act. This new grassroots-led ballot initiative would work to combat the War on Drugs by decriminalizing and creating a medical model for various plant medicines in Alaska!

The global War on Drugs has served as a mechanism for systemic oppression, disproportionately harming marginalized populations while reinforcing entrenched hierarchies ssdp.org/blog/impact-...

The global War on Drugs has served as a mechanism for systemic oppression, disproportionately harming marginalized populations while reinforcing entrenched hierarchies Read our report to the the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women... ssdp.org/blog/impact-...

Education and legislation is crucial for reform. Students for Sensible Drug Policy Executive Director Kat Murti was featured on a National Cannabis Policy Summit panel discussion of "Bipartisan Solutions to Federal Cannabis Policy Challenges".