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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 1d

LIVE: SSDP's Kat Murti and Robert Rush share how a ragtag group of scientists, advocates, and lawyers took on the DEA to keep research legal and how those same lessons play out in Alaska, where the grassroots is driving the most advanced psychedelic decrim bill yet! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWBx...

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 3d

🎉 California's AB 1103 has PASSED! 🎉

AB 1103 would do the following:

Expedite review and approval of psychedelic and controlled substance research.
Extend confidentiality protections for the RAP-C panel
Ensure strong safety and ethical oversight based on state and federal standards

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Get your tickets now!

Join us on November 12 at Per Ankh Entheogenic Church in Detroit, MI for an evening fundraiser supporting Students for Sensible Drug Policy.

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 5d

Write your lawmakers in support of SB 120 today!

Click here to learn more: tinyurl.com/ad34d9j2

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Meet the scientists, lawyers, and activists opposing the DEA in the fight to keep two important research chemicals, DOI and DOC, out of Schedule I!

Keep research legal. Learn more: ssdp.org/dont-block-p...

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 9d

Johnson states, "While the discussion addressed many pressing health concerns, there was a notable lack of attention to substance use as a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, as well as to the ways in which ineffective and punitive drug policies exacerbate these risks."

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 9d

SSDP Ambassador Zach Johnson recently attended the High-level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being at the United Nations.

To learn more about SSDP, visit ssdp.org

Students for Sensible Drug Policy - SSDP

We are replacing the disastrous war on drugs with policies rooted in evidence, compassion, and human rights.

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 9d

💡 "Young people see firsthand how outdated drug policies undermine public health, widen inequities, and fuel stigma."

To learn more about SSDP, visit ssdp.org

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 9d

SSDP Executive Director Kat Murti, and Hamilton Morris discussed drug policy and journalism at Arctic Visions 2025. In November of 2024, SSDP took on the DEA in their own courtroom, fighting to prevent the scheduling of DOI and DOC.

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 10d

Are you interested in appearing in SSDP's zine? Submit your experience with SSDP through our "SSDP Reform Zine Submission Form" to be featured!

DEADLINE NOV 1: forms.gle/1aqhaZNuwP1G...

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 10d

Join us on November 12 at Per Ankh Entheogenic Church in Detroit, MI for an evening fundraiser supporting Students for Sensible Drug Policy.

FLASH SALE: Get your tickets at our special early bird price: www.eventbrite.com/e/ssdps-sens...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 Abstract submission is open for the 4th Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference!

This year's theme is "Advancing Harm Reduction in the South", highlighting advocacy, lived experience, and ongoing efforts.

Click here to submit an abstract: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 14d

AB 602, California's Campus Overdose Act, has been PASSED!🥳

Students can now prioritize their safety without jeopardizing their educational prospects. Removing these academic barriers will save lives.

Thank you to the Youth Power Project and everyone who took action with SSDP!

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 16d

“Psychedelics were actually used with therapists in the 50s and 60s, which is not as commonly known,” said Gina Giorgio, founder of the North Carolina Psychedelic Policy Coalition, a project of SSDP.

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 BREAKING! Large and Diverse Group of Organizations Agree: FDA’s Proposed Ban on 7-OH Would Endanger Public Health and Undermine Science.

www.reuters.com/press-releas...

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 Call for Abstracts 🚨

The Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines have opened the call for abstracts for their annual Psychedelic Culture conference, happening April 17–19, 2026 at the Brava Theater in San Francisco.

Submit here: www.psychedelic-culture.net/call-for-abs...

Call for Abstracts — PSYCHEDELIC CULTURE

The Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines is excited to announce the Psychedelic Culture 2026 conference –The Bay Area’s Annual Spring Conference on Plant Medicines & Psychedelic…

www.psychedelic-culture.net

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 18d

Today, SSDP celebrates our 🎉 27th birthday🎉 !

We have spent decades empowering young people to fight against the War on Drugs, but the battle is not over yet! To our ambassadors, alumni, and leaders; we thank you for joining our family.

Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · 26d

🎉 Join the SSDP’s Chapter Networking Collective for our next virtual hangout on Thursday, September 25th at 7:00 PM ET.

Come hang out with your SSDP family!

Visit the Zoom Link below to join.
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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · Sep 20

‼️ "Based on the information presented in this document, the ASPET Science Policy Committee recommends that its members support the rescheduling of cannabis from a schedule-I substance to a schedule-III substance"

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · Sep 20

ASPET has published a NEW issue on cannabis rescheduling, referencing SSDP's efforts to block the scheduling of DOI and DOC.

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · Sep 20

Our educational partners at Oaksterdam University will host three amazing live training programs starting mid-September that may interest you in getting future-ready.

For our exclusive discount code, and more information, visit ssdp.org/blog/oakster...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · Sep 19

🚨 House Lawmakers have introduced a NEW cannabis legalization bill.🚨
SSDP has championed the MORE Act as the most comprehensive path toward sensible cannabis policy reform.

Tell Congress to support cannabis justice today: secure.everyaction.com/2e3EDtZ1lUOy...

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · Sep 19

In 2025, we have a real chance to change cannabis laws in our nation. Congress is considering several key bills that would move us toward more sensible drug policy.

🚨 TAKE ACTION 🚨 Tell Congress to support cannabis justice today: secure.everyaction.com/2e3EDtZ1lUOy...

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · Sep 18

Let's get Pennsylvania on the right side of history during our PA Cannabis Day of Unity on Tuesday, October 28th!

To join us, fill out our interest form by scanning the QR code or click here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy @ssdpofficial.bsky.social · Sep 17

Ali, an attorney and drug policy expert who began at MAPS as a legal fellow in 2016 and co-founded the Psychedelic Bar Association, brings trusted relationships and deep experience in designing, building, and implementing psychedelic policy reform worldwide.