Students for Sensible Drug Policy
We seek to end the War on Drugs by empowering young people to participate in politics, pushing for sensible policies grounded in health and human rights to achieve a safer and more just future.
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Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is a student-led grassroots organization working to end the failed War on Drugs. SSDP neither encourages nor condemns drug use. Rather, we seek to reduce the harms caused by drug abuse and drug policies. As young people, we strive toward a just and compassionate society where drug abuse is treated as a health issue instead of a criminal justice issue.We recognize that the very real harms of drug abuse are not adequately addressed by current policies and we advocate measures that would effectively help those who develop drug problems. Yet, we also believe that individuals must ultimately be allowed to make decisions for themselves as long as their actions do not infringe upon anyone else’s freedoms or safety.
Because the War on Drugs has historically been justified as necessary to protect youth, it is our responsibility as young people to stop this harmful war from being waged in our names any longer. As scholars, we seek solutions to society's drug problems through focused research, honest dialogue, and informed debate, instead of unquestioned extremism, punishment, and propaganda. Four ways to get involved: 1) Join our Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.ph... 2) Sign up for our e-mail action alerts: http://www.ssdp.org/signup/ 3) Start an SSDP chapter at your school! http://www.ssdp.org/chapters/start/ 4) DONATE. The federal govt spends more than $50 billion a year on the War on Drugs, but SSDP relies on generous contributions from supporters in order to fight back. Please hit the "Donate" button below and make a donation if you can afford it. Thanks! |
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FEATURED PETITION
Save Our Economy: Legalize Marijuana in California!
116,091 signatures
Now is the perfect time to legalize, tax & regulate marijuana.
While the nation is suffering from a financial crisis, the marijuana business is booming. With more than 2.5 million Californians using marijuana monthly, it …(more)
While the nation is suffering from a financial crisis, the marijuana business is booming. With more than 2.5 million Californians using marijuana monthly, it …(more)
Discussion Board
Displaying 3 of 7 discussion topics.
The War on Drugs is an unconstitutional war on American freedoms
12 posts by 2 people.
Updated on March 29, 2009 at 6:17pm.
Should we be advocating for Michael Phelps to avoid the consequences of the War on Drugs?
7 posts by 5 people.
Updated on February 28, 2009 at 7:50am.
What have your experiences been, in dealing with prohibition?
5 posts by 5 people.
Updated on February 7, 2009 at 12:13am.





