Drug Policy Alliance

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The nation’s leading org promoting drug policies grounded in evidence, health, equity, & human rights. #NoMoreDrugWar. ED: @kassandrafred.bsky.social

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Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· 3h

Overdose. Criminalization. Barriers to care. These aren’t abstract issues — they’re lived realities. Tell us what needs to change now. Take the 2026 Drug Policy Reform Survey at bit.ly/450zFJc

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· 7d

The drug war is harming communities in real time. Tell us what feels most urgent to you right now. Share your perspective by taking the 2026 Drug Policy Reform Survey at bit.ly/450zFJc

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· 11d

What are the latest developments in federal marijuana rescheduling? Join our webinar on 8/18 at 2pm ET to explore what recent developments mean for advocates, why rescheduling falls short of decriminalization, and how organizations are responding. Register now: bit.ly/Aug2026-MJ

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· 13d

The 2026 Drug Policy Reform Survey is here! Drug policy is shifting fast and people are feeling the impact every day. That’s why it’s critical to add your voice to the 2026 Drug Policy Reform Survey. Take the survey at bit.ly/450zFJc

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· 18d

Basic needs are human rights, not conditional.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· 25d

Despite stated goals, new reports show that the Trump administration’s boat strikes have not reduced cocaine smuggling. 🧵

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Jul 24

Which stickers are you choosing?

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Jul 16

Marijuana reform must prioritize public health, safety, & reinvestment. The newly-reintroduced CAOA would end federal marijuana criminalization & put people, not corporate profit, at the center of marijuana reform. Tell your Senators to back real change now: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...

Marijuana reform must put public health and communities at the center.

We deserve more than shifting marijuana's legal classification.

It's time to pass the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA).

Real Marijuana Reform Means:
-Ending federal criminalization, expunging records, and supporting re-entry
-Expanding marijuana research and health education to address risks
-Creating jobs and protecting workers in the industry
-Prioritizing communities, small businesses, and entrepreneurs over corporate bottom-lines

Demand marijuana reform grounded in health, safety, and reinvestment – not half-measures.
Tell your Senator to support the CAOA today and end federal marijuana criminalization.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Jul 6

Looking to build up your summer reading list? Here are some of our favorites. Let us know any we missed!

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Jun 25

Curious about kratom and 7-OH? Join us for a webinar with experts that will explain: what these drugs are, their legal status, and the policies we need to expand research, improve access to treatment, and keep people safe. Sign up today: bit.ly/July2026-Kratom7-OH

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Jun 18

Your zodiac sign = how you reform drug policy 🧵 Let us know if yours is accurate 👀

Aries (March 21-April 19) You tackle problems head-on. You're not waiting around for change. Be a vocal supporter of drug policies that protect health, not more punishment.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) You value community. Support drug policies that offer connection. You believe people should be housed, connected, and able to rebuild -- not policies that shut people out.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You ask the important questions. You look beyond the surface to understand what leads to problematic drug use and support solutions that help people stay safe, healthy, and supported.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You care deeply about people. You know support can make all the difference. Check in on loved ones who may be struggling -- and speak up for policies that make help easier to find.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Jun 9

Everybody should be able to access the care and support they need. We need to prioritize health solutions to drugs. Not the failed drug war playbook.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· May 22

Last week we joined partner orgs for Cannabis Week of Unity in DC to demand Congress decriminalize cannabis, free people incarcerated for cannabis offenses, and clear records. 📢 Take action: help us deschedule and decriminalize cannabis: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...

A group of three standing outside the U.S. Capitol, holding signs that read "No More Drug War." and "End The Drug War."

Cat Packer outside the U.S. Capitol standing behind a podium that has a green circular sign reading "decriminalize NOW" with a small icon of a cannabis leaf.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· May 18

Don't get us started...

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· May 12

Overdose deaths are decreasing and access to naloxone, an overdose reversal medication, is one of the reasons why. Learn more about what’s causing overdose declines: https://drugpolicy.org/resource/fact-sheet-health-harm-reduction-approaches-pivotal-to-decrease-in-national-drug-overdose-deaths/

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Apr 27

We asked folks: How will the $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts impact people? Here's what they said...

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Apr 24

When people can access housing, food, jobs, & other supports during reentry, they're able to rebuild better, leading to safer communities. This Second Chance Month, we're proud to lead the federal fight to remove lifetime bans on food assistance & housing rights that can come w/a drug conviction.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Apr 23

Urge the Trump admin to deschedule marijuana—and tell Congress to act. The MORE Act would end federal criminalization, expunge past convictions, restore benefits, reinvest in communities, and improve consumer safety. Tell Congress: pass the MORE Act. engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Apr 23

Real marijuana reform means ending federal criminalization and building a system based on health, safety, justice, and community investment. Rescheduling can’t do that. Descheduling—paired with Congressional action—can.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Apr 23

Rescheduling acknowledges marijuana’s medical value. It could also lift some research restrictions and boost corporate profits. Yet arrests, housing/job barriers & gaps in safety, labeling, worker protections would remain. We’re pushing for an end to federal criminalization + comprehensive reforms.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Apr 20

Legalizing marijuana the “right way” means: ✅ Ending the federal criminalization of marijuana ✅ Using marijuana tax revenue for community supports (jobs, health services, parks etc.) ✅ Freeing marijuana prisoners & expunging their records ✅ Restoring benefits to people with a marijuana conviction

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Apr 17

We quizzed strangers on what can reduce overdose risk by 50%. Watch to see how they did 👀

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Mar 24

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), like methadone & buprenorphine, are the most effective treatments for people struggling with addiction to opioids. They promote recovery and save lives by reducing cravings & withdrawal symptoms, while cutting overdose risk in half. But access is at risk👇

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Mar 23

We asked folks: what do people get wrong about substance use? Here’s what they said...

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Mar 16

What does marijuana moving from Schedule I to Schedule III actually do?

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Feb 27

Methadone reduces opioid cravings & withdrawal symptoms, all while cutting overdose risk in half. But getting it requires near-daily visits to an opioid treatment program (OTP) - and 80% of counties in the U.S. don’t have one. Promoting recovery and saving lives must include methadone access.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Feb 15

Our communities deserve drug policy rooted in care, compassion, and support.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Feb 13

Overdose prevention centers like OnPoint NYC are a lifeline for people. They ensure that people have a place to stay warm, medical care, outreach, & a safe place indoors instead of on the street. Over three days of freezing temperatures last week, OnPoint stayed open 24hrs to keep people alive.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Feb 10

During last weekend’s life-threatening freeze, city leaders asked OnPoint’s overdose prevention center (OPC) to stay open 24/7 to keep people indoors, warm, and alive. They did. That’s what OPCs are: community safety infrastructure that saves lives, cuts 911 calls, and connects people to care.

Drug Policy Alliance@drugpolicy· Feb 6

We asked people: “Who Inspires Your Fight?”. Here’s what they said.