Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR)
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Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR)
@d4dprorg.bsky.social
We are a global voice for licensed health professionals and scientists advocating for evidence-based drug policies and best practices that
advance public health, reduce stigma, and minimize harm.

https://www.d4dpr.org/
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Doctors for Drug Policy Reform Condemns Abrupt Federal Termination of Addiction and Mental Health Grants

See our full statement here: www.d4dpr.org/post/doctors...
January 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Big changes are underway in Texas cannabis policy — and we’re proud to be part of the conversation as a sponsor of the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference!

Join us Jan. 29–31 in Austin.

Will you be there? Drop a comment below and let us know!

#TCPC26 @TxMJPolicy
January 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
💪 We’re proud of the progress made, and we're focused more than ever on the work ahead.

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🙏 If science, public health, and compassion in drug policy matter to you, NOW is the moment to support the next chapter with a year-end gift.

#drugpolicyreform #HealthcareProfessionals
December 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🌿 D4DPR is proud to sponsor the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference, Jan. 29–31 at @UTAustin!

Texas cannabis policy is evolving fast, and we’re supporting smart, science-based regulation and responsible business practices.

🎟️ TexasCannabisConference.org
#TCPC26 @TxMJPolicy
December 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
D4DPR's Holiday Book Recommendations 2025
5/5

Jennifer J. Carroll - Narkomania: Drugs, HIV, and Citizenship in Ukraine

Carroll’s ethnographic work examines the intersection of drug use, policing, HIV, and citizenship in Ukraine.

a.co/d/fENin5M
December 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
D4DPR's Holiday Book Recommendations 2025
4/5

Peter Grinspoon — Aging Well with Cannabis: Feel Better, Sleep Better, and Live Better with Marijuana and CBD

Grinspoon brings a clinician’s clarity to the therapeutic roles cannabis may play in supporting wellness in older adults.

a.co/d/ckXgpRa
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
D4DPR's Holiday Book Recommendations 2025
3/5

A. Reiman & B. Lessin — Harm Reduction Approaches with Adolescents Who Use Substances

Practical strategies that prioritize safety, connection, and honesty, and reject punitive approaches that alienate young people from care.
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Amazon.com
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December 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
D4DPR's Holiday Book Recommendations 2025
2/5

Sheila P. Vakharia — The Harm Reduction Gap: Helping Individuals Left Behind by Conventional Drug Prevention and Abstinence-only Addiction Treatment

Vakharia shows how harm-reduction approaches save lives and promote dignity.

a.co/d/c3Gpsmo
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Stay tuned for all of D4DPR's Holiday Book Recommendation Guide 2025

1/5

Jeffrey A. Singer — Your Body, Your Health Care

Singer presents a clear, principled argument for personal autonomy in health care decisions—an ethic at the heart of humane drug policy.

www.cato.org/books/body-h...
December 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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🔌The IDPC Drug Decriminalisation [e]Course is back online! ✨

🎓 Learn what decriminalisation is and what it's not, how to advocate for it, and how to design rights-based models.

👉 Access for free & share widely with your networks:
Drug Decriminalisation [e]Course
IDPC’s Drug Decriminalisation [e]Course is a free-to-access online learning course that is open to anyone interested in this important topic.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
D4DPR Expert Alert!

Join the Cannabis Research Institute at the University of Illinois and Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD, ABOIM, to learn about the recently published JAMA Network Open article, Developing Medical Cannabis Competencies.

Register: illinois.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Introducing the Medical Cannabis Competency Framework: Evidence, Rationale, and Relevance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about jo...
Medical cannabis use is expanding rapidly, yet most clinicians and trainees report limited preparation to guide patients. This session introduces the recently published JAMA Network Open consensus sta...
illinois.zoom.us
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
On his recent trip to South Africa, D4DPR President Dr. Bryon Adinoff visited The Jazz Farm and joined 420 Central TV host Rory Taylor to discuss cannabis research and activism.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=72Sl...

#internationaldrugpolicy #nonprofit #cannabisresearch #cannabisactivism
S4 I Dr. Bryon Adinoff Interview I Cannabis Research and Activism
He sheds light on how decades of stigma and policy have limited access to crucial research — not just in the U.S., but across the globe. In conversation with our host Rory Taylor Dr. Adinoff unpacks…
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November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
D4DPR Expert and Cato Institute Senior Fellow Jeffrey Singer MD has a new book out... "Your Body, Your Health Care."

Learn more about the book here: www.cato.org/books/body-h...

Video presentation on the book here: www.cato.org/events/your-...

#catobooks #healthcare #doctorsofbluesky
Your Body, Your Health Care
Dr. Jeffrey A. Singer’s groundbreaking new book offers a compelling vision for a future in which patients regain control over their health decisions and care.
www.cato.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Catch Bruce G. Trigg, MD in this interview with Emma Yasinski and @recoverywarjen discussing all things #harmreduction in opiate recovery.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGrg...
Suboxone/Methadone (MAT) with Dr. TRIGG & EMMA (health science journalist)
YouTube video by RECOVERY Warrior- Jen
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Catch Bruce G. Trigg, MD in this interview with Emma Yasinski and @recoverywarjen discussing all things #harmreduction in opiate recovery.

#medicationassistedtreatment #stopthestigma #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGrg...
Suboxone/Methadone (MAT) with Dr. TRIGG & EMMA (health science journalist)
YouTube video by RECOVERY Warrior- Jen
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Catch Bruce G. Trigg, MD in this interview with Emma Yasinski and @recoverywarjen discussing all things #harmreduction in opiate recovery.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGrg...

#harmreductionsaveslives #medicationassistedtreatment #stopthestigma #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness
Suboxone/Methadone (MAT) with Dr. TRIGG & EMMA (health science journalist)
YouTube video by RECOVERY Warrior- Jen
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
DPA's #REFORM2025 Conference. Detroit MI November 12-15.

We'll be hosting an Affinity Group meeting Friday, Nov. 14th from 6-8pm in 142C. Please join us for updates on D4DPRs advocacy work and learn about opportunities for Healthcare Professionals to get involved.

reformconference.org/about/
About the Conference - Reform Conference
The Reform Conference is the premier gathering of the growing and dynamic drug policy reform movement, hosted by the Drug Policy Alliance.
reformconference.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
In SIX months D4DPR will be 10 years old!

www.d4dpr.org/position-pap...

www.d4dpr.org/post/toolkit...

www.d4dpr.org/health-advoc...

www.d4dpr.org/universal-ca...

Help us continue to support public health and equity. We would love to have you join us as a member today! www.d4dpr.org/join
Position Papers
D4DPR's position papers address pressing current issues and shape the narrative of drug policy reform, providing commentary early in the electoral, legislative, and regulatory process with a focus on ...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Press Release: Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust (HART) released statements from leading organizations (including @d4dprorg.bsky.social, policy experts, and advocates opposing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to schedule 7-OH.

www.reuters.com/press-releas...
Large and Diverse Group of Organizations Agree: FDA’s Proposed Ban on 7-OH Would Endanger Public Health and Undermine Science
www.reuters.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Introducing two new Experts and Health Advocacy Network Members with Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR)!

Dr. Jessica Merlin and Dr. Jason Konner, welcome to D4DPR!

Learn more about our Experts: www.d4dpr.org/experts

And our Health Advocacy Network: www.d4dpr.org/health-advoc...
September 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Philippe Lucas, PhD has joined the Doctors for Drug Policy Reform Board of Directors!

We are so grateful he accepted a position on our board, and look forward to his contributions.

Visit www.d4dpr.org/leadership to learn more about our board.

Support D4DPR at www.d4dpr.org/join
September 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
D4DPR is counting down to our 10 Year Anniversary!

The vocal support of health professionals has proven to be one of the most powerful drivers in advancing evidence-based drug policies, and our leadership will make a decisive impact.

D4DPR Health Advocacy Network: www.d4dpr.org/health-advoc...
August 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM