Cutting community programs doesn’t just cut budgets—it cuts lives short. In West Virginia and across the country, increased naloxone access and other vital health services have proven they save lives by reducing overdoses and connecting people to care. news.bloomberglaw.com/bloomberg-go...

Due to federal budget cuts, Texas was forced to shut down a 24/7 call line that supported people struggling with addiction & mental illness. And this example is just one of many. Visit our new tracker to see more impacts of these cuts, & how to fight back: drugpolicy.org/resource/fed...

We are heartbroken by the passing of Louise Beale Vincent, Executive Director of the National & NC Survivors Unions. A fierce leader in harm reduction, she worked with compassion and courage to save lives and inspire countless others. She will be deeply missed.

The Trump admin & Congress cut hundreds of millions from addiction & overdose prevention services & $1 trillion from Medicaid. Now, more cuts could be coming threatening treatment, naloxone, and other lifesaving tools. Urge your Rep to protect funding now engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...

There are countless reasons to go to Reform, what’s yours? Don’t miss out on the movement, register now https://reformconference.org/register/

Federal funding cuts are devastating overdose prevention and addiction treatment. We’re tracking the impacts of these cuts.🧵

People have to know what’s happening: your citizenship, your status, the color of your skin will not keep you safe.

The MORE Act was reintroduced in Congress! It would deschedule marijuana to end federal criminal penalties, repair harms of criminalization, help ensure a fairer industry & so much more. We passed it in the House before—help us do it again by taking action engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...

Most (88%) of Americans support legal marijuana. Ending federal criminalization is the only step that honors the will of the people. Sign our petition urging the Trump administration to deschedule marijuana now. engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...

The drug war impacts so many of us. 1 in every 3 Americans knows someone with substance use disorder. What has helped you or your loved ones stay safe? Drop a comment and share your story.

The Drug war was built for control, not care. Now history is repeating itself. 🧵

Drug policy is about making policies and legislation that help people, and it’s also about people on the ground coming together to create networks of support, and action. Be a part of the change at the Reform Conference in Detroit this year. Register at reformconference.org/register/

We all want safer streets. But instead of investing in what works—housing, treatment, mental healthcare, & community support—President Trump is proposing to put people into prisons or detentions centers instead, while cutting funding & access to Medicaid, housing, & healthcare.

Deeply saddened by the passing of James "Fergie" Ferguson II: civil rights leader, fierce racial justice advocate, and founding DPA board member. His legal work desegregated schools nationwide. He challenged us to not only end the war, but to repair harms and build a world towards peace.

Trump's drug policies hurt the families he claims to protect. Here's what people who have lost loved ones to overdose are asking of Trump – and what his policies do instead. 🧵

Despite recent progress in reducing overdose with prevention programs, the Trump admin continues to cut or withhold funding from these programs that save lives. Despite claims they'll keep them going, many are worried funding will be delayed or disappear. www.npr.org/2025/07/17/n...

Trump and lawmakers “act like they’re actually doing something, when they’re actually gutting federal programs and agencies that work to support people with substance use disorder,” said DPA’s Federal Affairs Director Maritza Perez Medina www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump says he wants to keep Americans safe from fentanyl. Yet instead of investing in health-based solutions that save lives, Trump cuts their funding & doubles down on punitive policies that put lives at risk. Share if you agree that Trump’s actions speak louder than his words.

"We must expand what is working: increasing access to harm reduction tools and investing in proper treatment. We cannot afford to fall back on punitive policies that have consistently failed to address the underlying causes of addiction." www.newsweek.com/health-not-h...

The Senate passed Trump’s budget bill. Now it’s awaiting a final House vote. Nearly $1 trillion cut from Medicaid = more overdose deaths & millions losing healthcare & addiction treatment. Urge your Representative to oppose these cuts before it’s too late engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/last-...

The Senate is voting to pass Trump’s budget bill ASAP. It has $1.1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, the backbone of addiction treatment. It means more overdose deaths & ripping health care away from millions. Don’t let it happen: urge Senators to stop these cuts engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...

The truth? Medicaid (largest payer of addiction treatment) faces $800B in cuts. SAMSHA's been cut by $1B and lost 1/3 of its staff. This all threatens access to treatment, fentanyl withdrawal meds & naloxone. In NC, Project Lazarus lost DOJ grants for jail-to-treatment diversion.

Medicaid is the largest payer of addiction treatment in the U.S. Here’s how massive federal funding cuts ordered by President Trump will impact people already struggling to access help with addiction. 🧵

Any day now, the Senate will vote on a budget bill with devastating cuts to Medicaid & essential health services. These cuts will result in more overdose deaths & fewer people getting the help they need to survive. Urge your Senators to stop these cuts engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...

Medicaid’s the largest payer of addiction and mental health services in the U.S. and used at higher rates in red states. Trump's budget bill put these communities at greater risk of losing these lifesaving services at a time when they’re needed most. www.statnews.com/2025/06/12/m...

The message from parents to Congress is clear: ✅ Fund health, treatment & prevention ❌ Not failed, punitive, militarized drug-war policies WOLA, @drugpolicy.org, and @winwithoutwar.bsky.social joined parents in DC calling for real solutions to the overdose crisis. #EndOverdose #HarmReduction

The real crisis isn’t "fentanyl." It’s fear, stigma & misinformation. People who use substances deserve care, not judgement or constant attacks and punishment. It’s time to end the war on people and fight for truth, compassion, and real solutions. #HarmReduction #EndTheStigma #SupportDontPunish

We’re building a future where drug policy allows people to be safe, stay alive, and thrive...but we can’t do it without YOU. This November, join us in Detroit to strategize, organize, and mobilize for our families. Register now for #Reform2025 reformconference.org/register/

The message from parents to Congress is clear: invest in health, treatment, and overdose prevention NOW, don’t gut funding. We joined a group of parents - who’ve lost children to overdose or have children living with addiction - to advocate for the services they know save lives.

The House passed a budget with devastating cuts to Medicaid and essential health services keeping Americans alive. These cuts mean more overdose deaths, more suffering, and fewer people getting the help they need to survive. Tell the Senate to stop these cuts: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...

Samuel L. Jackson and 'The Fix' are right: ensuring people have meaning, social interaction, and access to what they need are the first steps to addressing the root causes of addiction. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxsN...

The House of Representatives just moved forward with deep cuts to Medicaid—the largest payer of substance use disorder treatment in the country. Tell President Trump & Congress to preserve funding for addiction treatment and health services: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/take-...

Overdose deaths declined in 2024... but federal funding cuts threaten this progress 🧵

Many people who seek addiction treatment can’t access it due to barriers such as insurance denials, month-long wait times, and a lack of providers. Treatment must be more accessible and available on demand for those who seek and need it.

In the D.C. area? Join us Thu 5/15 (9:30-11a) for Building an Alternative to the New War on Drugs, an in-person event hosted by Win Without War, the Drug Policy Alliance, the Washington Office on Latin America, & the Vilomah Foundation. RSVP by 12p Wed 5/14: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Trump’s proposed funding cuts to overdose prevention services like naloxone are unacceptable. DPA federal policy manager Hanna Sharif-Kazemi spoke to CBS about how cuts put lives at risk and jeopardize the progress we’ve made curbing the overdose crisis. www.cbsnews.com/news/overdos...

We all want to protect the people we care about. As Mother’s Day approaches, people who've lost family to overdose honor loved ones with a new open letter urging Trump & Congress to save lives with health solutions. Check it out & share to stand with them drugpolicy.org/news/700-fam...

“Naloxone saves lives...If there is less access, more people will die.” Naloxone is key to preventing a fentanyl/opioid overdose death. Yet Trump’s budget proposal would gut the program that puts it in the hands of first responders. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Today we're sharing 5 health-based solutions elected officials MUST focus on to respond to the overdose crisis 🧵

DPAers & allies were on the Hill this week for a cannabis week of action – working towards marijuana legalization that prioritizes public health, consumer safety, & justice for those harmed by criminalization. Thanks to Sen. Booker for meeting with us & for his robust support of drug policy reform!

As Mother’s Day approaches, moms and families who’ve lost loved ones to overdose are fighting to save lives. Nearly 500 people have signed their open letter demanding that Trump & Congress prioritize health over punishment. Will you add your name? engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/famil...

Only 100 days into his presidency, the Trump admin & Congress are scaling back support for health services that prevent overdose & offer a path to recovery. With $1.5 trillion in cuts still on the table, we continue to fight for care. Learn more: drugpolicy.org/news/trumps-...

Medicaid is the largest payer of addiction treatment in the U.S. Here’s how massive federal funding cuts ordered by President Trump will impact people already struggling to access help with addiction. 🧵

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl continues to drive overdose. To keep people safe, healthy, and alive, we need to expand health solutions. Learn more about how we can address fentanyl’s harms: drugpolicy.org/issue/reduce... #NFAD2025

Susan is not alone. Families are demanding health-based, lifesaving solutions. This National Fentanyl Awareness Day, if you’ve lost a loved one to overdose, join 500+ others urging lawmakers to prioritize health solutions to prevent overdoses & provide care: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/famil...

On the eve of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, we’re sharing facts about fentanyl. Real, accurate drug information without stigma is key to saving lives. Share to spread important info this #NFAD2025: drugpolicy.org/drug-fact/fe...

People who’ve lost family members to overdose are coming together to honor their loved ones and fight to save lives. Join their letter urging Trump and Congress for real health solutions to overdose, not more failed punitive policies. engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/famil...

We all want to see overdose deaths continue to decline. But WHY are overdose deaths declining? And what can we do to reduce them further? We spoke with Dr. Dasgupta, a scientist studying overdose deaths, to find out. Read or watch the full discussion: drugpolicy.org/resource/ove...

💵 Every year, the U.S. spends over $40 billion on the drug war - resources that could be better spent meeting people's immediate needs. Let us know how would you rather see that money be spent? ⬇️

Susan's son, Tyler, sought help for his addiction. Many barriers were put in the way like being blocked from treatment and medication due to stigma and denial by insurance. Now families like Susan’s are demanding health solutions to save lives. Join them: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/famil...