Drug Policy Alliance
@drugpolicy
The nation’s leading org promoting drug policies grounded in evidence, health, equity, & human rights. #NoMoreDrugWar. ED: @kassandrafred.bsky.social
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
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
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
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
Despite stated goals, new reports show that the Trump administration’s boat strikes have not reduced cocaine smuggling. 🧵
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-...
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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
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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.
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-...
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/
We asked folks: How will the $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts impact people? Here's what they said...
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.
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-...
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.
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.
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
We quizzed strangers on what can reduce overdose risk by 50%. Watch to see how they did 👀
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👇
We asked folks: what do people get wrong about substance use? Here’s what they said...
What does marijuana moving from Schedule I to Schedule III actually do?
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.
Our communities deserve drug policy rooted in care, compassion, and support.
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.
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.
We asked people: “Who Inspires Your Fight?”. Here’s what they said.