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Trump Reschedules Cannabis, but What does that Mean? - SSDPTrump Reschedules Cannabis, but What does that Mean? - SSDP
Trump Reschedules Cannabis, but What does that Mean? - SSDPTrump Reschedules Cannabis, but What does that Mean? - SSDP
President Trump signed an Executive Order today federally rescheduling cannabis. This directive will begin the transferring of the plant from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Cannabis rescheduling is a step forward, but not justice. At SSDP, we’re fighting for full federal legalization and real repair of the harms caused by prohibition. That’s why SSDP<div class="h10"></div><a class="more-link2 flat" href="https://ssdp.org/blog/trump-reschedules-cannabis-but-what-does-that-mean/">Read more</a>
Cannabis Rescheduled Does Not Mean Justice - Take Action Now!
Cannabis Rescheduled Does Not Mean Justice - Take Action Now!
Interest Form: 4th Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference
Interest Form: 4th Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference
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WHO upholds coca leaf ban, defying evidence and ignoring Indigenous rights - International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC)
WHO upholds coca leaf ban, defying evidence and ignoring Indigenous rights - International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC)
Despite clear evidence and contravening Indigenous rights, WHO recommends the harshest scheduling for the coca leaf, upholding racist and colonial underpinnings of its ban.
7 Reasons SSDP Opposes Criminalization of 7-OH: A Call for Compassionate, Evidence-Based Policy - SSDP7 Reasons SSDP Opposes Criminalization of 7-OH: A Call for Compassionate, Evidence-Based Policy - SSDP
7 Reasons SSDP Opposes Criminalization of 7-OH: A Call for Compassionate, Evidence-Based Policy - SSDP7 Reasons SSDP Opposes Criminalization of 7-OH: A Call for Compassionate, Evidence-Based Policy - SSDP
At Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), we believe that science, compassion, and autonomy—not fear and misinformation—should guide public health decisions. The recent push to criminalize 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a natural compound found in kratom, is yet another example of the failed War on Drugs approach that harms people rather than protecting them. Here’s what you need to know—and why SSDP<div class="h10"></div><a class="more-link2 flat" href="https://ssdp.org/blog/7-reasons-ssdp-opposes-criminalization-of-7-oh-a-call-for-compassionate-evidence-based-policy/">Read more</a>
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Florida Harm Reduction Conference - Jan 26-29, 2026
Florida Harm Reduction Conference - Jan 26-29, 2026
In an exciting partnership with Florida Harm Reduction Collective, SSDP is co-sponsoring the 4th Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference taking place January
Join SSDP’s Law & Justice Committee
Join SSDP’s Law & Justice Committee
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is excited to invite you to join our new Law & Justice Committee! This committee is a space for people interested in legal advocacy—lawyers, law students, and anyone interested in leveraging the law to end the War on Drugs and mitigate the harms of it. The committee will track drug policy, identify opportunities for<div class="h10"></div><a class="more-link2 flat" href="https://ssdp.org/blog/introducing-ssdps-law-justice-committee/">Read more</a>
Join SSDP’s Harm Reduction Committee!
Join SSDP’s Harm Reduction Committee!
At Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), we believe that real change begins with education, community, and collaboration. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to the very first meeting of our Harm Reduction Committee! Please complete the Interest Form to get involved. 📅 Date: Thursday, July 31st🕒 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm EDT📍 Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/oxr-kwty-xev This meeting is<div class="h10"></div><a class="more-link2 flat" href="https://ssdp.org/blog/join-ssdps-first-harm-reduction-committee-meeting/">Read more</a>
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