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The nation’s leading org promoting drug policies grounded in evidence, health, equity, & human rights. #NoMoreDrugWar. ED: @kassandrafred.bsky.social drugpolicy.org

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📝 Submit your abstract for #HR27Belfast.  🔗https://hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts/
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 03/09/2026
People came together in NYC with a simple, but clear message “healthcare, not lethal military force.” Veterans, doctors, and everyday people spoke out against military strikes on boats especially as Medicaid and other health services get cut. 📷: Emerson Soto
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 02/09/2026
Since last year, the U.S. government has bombed 68 boats in international waters. Now, they are seeking to expand military drug operations onto land across the Western Hemisphere. Suspected drug trafficking can be legally addressed through investigation and due process—not execution.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 27/08/2026
🚨 Last chance! The 2026 National Drug Policy Reform Survey closes soon. This is your moment to speak up for the policies and programs that matter to you. Take the survey at bit.ly/450zFJc
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 24/08/2026
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
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 17/08/2026
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
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 12/08/2026
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
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 11/08/2026
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
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 05/08/2026
Basic needs are human rights, not conditional.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 29/07/2026
Despite stated goals, new reports show that the Trump administration’s boat strikes have not reduced cocaine smuggling. 🧵
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 24/07/2026
Which stickers are you choosing?
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National Homelessness Law Center @homelesslaw.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This week marks one year since Trump issued his anti-homeless Executive Order. Since then, the admin has used it as a blueprint for making homelessness worse. Join us Thursday 7/30 @ 3:30-5 PM ET for a conversation on the EO's consequences and how we can fight back. Register: buff.ly/YS87gHM
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 21/07/2026
Community-based health services are helping save lives in Minneapolis. Residents came together to build a network of local support that connects people with life-saving services. As these programs have expanded, the number of people going to the ER with opioid-related illness has dropped. Read more:
mprnews.org
Across north Minneapolis, neighbors help neighbors survive the opioid crisis
An overdose response network of healthcare providers, community coalitions, a fire station and neighbors equipped with naloxone saw opioid-related emergency room visits decline in north Minneapolis in...
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 16/07/2026
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-...
Marijuana reform must put public health and communities at the center.

We deserve more than shifting marijuana's legal classification.

It's time to pass the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA).Real Marijuana Reform Means:
-Ending federal criminalization, expunging records, and supporting re-entry 
-Expanding marijuana research and health education to address risks
-Creating jobs and protecting workers in the industry
-Prioritizing communities, small businesses, and entrepreneurs  over corporate bottom-linesDemand marijuana reform grounded in health, safety, and reinvestment – not half-measures.
Tell your Senator to support the CAOA today and end federal marijuana criminalization.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 06/07/2026
Looking to build up your summer reading list? Here are some of our favorites. Let us know any we missed!
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 26/06/2026
Methadone is one of the most effective treatments for opioid addiction, yet federal law still limits access by making people to go through through specialty clinics. A new bipartisan bill would allow physicians to prescribe methadone directly through pharmacies, expanding access to life-saving care.
statnews.com
Bipartisan bill seeks to allow direct prescribing of methadone for opioid addiction
Methadone for opioid addiction has been available only at specialty clinics. A bipartisan bill would greatly expand access.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 25/06/2026
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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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 23/06/2026
Naloxone access matters. Overdoses can happen anywhere, and when they happen, every minute counts. We're grateful to Simone Kelly, Peter Shrieve-Don, and the many other harm reduction heroes whose actions keep people alive. abc7ny.com/post/off-dut...
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Off-duty first responders help save man from overdose at Knicks parade
The small but mighty group of people fought for a man's life on top of the World Trade Center subway elevator entrance.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 18/06/2026
Your zodiac sign = how you reform drug policy 🧵 Let us know if yours is accurate 👀
Aries (March 21-April 19) You tackle problems head-on. You're not waiting around for change. Be a vocal supporter of drug policies that protect health, not more punishment.Taurus (April 20-May 20) You value community. Support drug policies that offer connection. You believe people should be housed, connected, and able to rebuild -- not policies that shut people out.Gemini (May 21-June 20) You ask the important questions. You look beyond the surface to understand what leads to problematic drug use and support solutions that help people stay safe, healthy, and supported.Cancer (June 21-July 22) You care deeply about people. You know support can make all the difference. Check in on loved ones who may be struggling -- and speak up for policies that make help easier to find.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 09/06/2026
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.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 03/06/2026
"Too often, Black women navigating addiction are denied [hope]. They are analyzed instead of embraced. Judged instead of supported. Reduced to cautionary tales instead of being treated as human beings whose lives remain valuable while they are still struggling." Required read on Euphoria's finale:
newsone.com
If Rue Were Real, You Would Have Given Up On Her: What ‘Euphoria’ Reveals About Addiction, Black Women, And The Limits Of Our Compassion
There is a reason millions of people spent the last week arguing about whether Rue Bennett deserved a happy ending in the finale of Euphoria.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 22/05/2026
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-...
A group of three standing outside the U.S. Capitol, holding signs that read "No More Drug War." and "End The Drug War."Cat Packer outside the U.S. Capitol standing behind a podium that has a green circular sign reading "decriminalize NOW" with a small icon of a cannabis leaf.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 18/05/2026
Don't get us started...
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 14/05/2026
BREAKING: U.S. overdose deaths have declined for the third straight year. But nearly 70k still died. The Trump administration has continued to slash health & prevention programs that have driven the declines. Federal funding for these lifesaving programs should be protected, not gutted. Read more:
cbsnews.com
Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year amid a changing drug supply and funding cuts
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 12/05/2026
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: drugpolicy.org/resource/fact-sheet-…
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 06/05/2026
What's happened recently in drug policy? ❇️Trump signs an Executive Order on psychedelics ❇️Trump moves to partially reschedule marijuana to Schedule III 📢 Take action! tell Congress to pass the MORE act:
engage.drugpolicy.org
Tell Congress: End Federal Marijuana Criminalization. Rescheduling Falls Short.
Tell your House Rep to cosponsor the MORE Act and end federal criminal penalties for marijuana.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 04/05/2026
Today we’re sharing the facts about kratom and 7-OH 🧵
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 01/05/2026
"If we are gutting all the things that work, when people seek help, they won't find any doors open. We're still in the midst of the OD crisis. Federal funding cuts, coupled w/taking away real tools to help people, could lead to more drug use harms, including overdose." -DPA's Maritza Perez Medina
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Trump administration ends funding for fentanyl test strips, baffling public health groups: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We are excited to announce the host city for the Harm Reduction International Conference 2027! #HR27
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 27/04/2026
We asked folks: How will the $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts impact people? Here's what they said...
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 24/04/2026
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.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 24/04/2026
"It’s a welcome sign that the federal govt is taking psychedelic research & access seriously... But without sustained investments in healthcare access, community-based treatment & housing–resources the Trump admin has continued to divest from–we cannot truly address America’s mental health crisis."
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Trump psychedelics order largely symbolic, analysts say
Executive order to speed access to psychedelic treatments likely to have limited legal impact despite high-profile push
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 23/04/2026
BREAKING: Trump’s admin has given another half-measure instead of real marijuana reform. Today, they announced they’re moving state-regulated medical marijuana products from Schedule I to III – and considering rescheduling all marijuana later. Keep reading to learn why this isn’t nearly enough. 🧵
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 20/04/2026
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
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 17/04/2026
We quizzed strangers on what can reduce overdose risk by 50%. Watch to see how they did 👀
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 15/04/2026
Many cities spend over $40,000 to incarcerate someone for a year, while a 12-week outpatient addiction treatment program costs less than $5,000. Make it make sense.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 16/03/2026
What does marijuana moving from Schedule I to Schedule III actually do?
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 13/04/2026
What made you rethink the “war on drugs”?
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 02/04/2026
400+ hospitals across the U.S. are at risk of closing or cutting essential services due to major Medicaid funding cuts. Increased barriers like longer wait times to less access to addiction and mental health care mean that less people will be able to get livesaving treatment.
nbcnews.com
Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds
Together, the hospitals provide care for nearly 7 million patients across the U.S., according to the analysis.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 24/03/2026
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👇
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 23/03/2026
We asked folks: what do people get wrong about substance use? Here’s what they said...
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 17/03/2026
The federal government cut $1 trillion+ from Medicaid, raising costs for services like drug treatment & reducing care for those who need it most. As 1/3 of Americans skip meals or essentials to afford healthcare, billions go to warfare and enforcement instead of lifesaving care and community health.
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One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care
About half of middle-income households said they have delayed a major life event because of medical costs, new Gallup polls found.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 16/03/2026
What does marijuana moving from Schedule I to Schedule III actually do?
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 02/03/2026
In below-freezing temperatures, an open door can mean the difference between life & death. This weekend, the team at OnPoint NYC kept their doors open 24/7 so vulnerable New Yorkers had somewhere safe to go. Since 2021, they’ve served 7k+ people & intervened in 2k+ overdoses.
Mayor Mamdani sits at a table with seven OnPoint NYC workers.Mayor Mamdani stands outside with two OnPoint NYC staff members. He listens while one staffer speaks.Mayor Mamdani poses with six OnPoint employees in front of a wall with lettering that reads “THIS SITE SAVES LIVES” and “ESTE SITIO SALVA VIDAS”. On a table in front of them are bins of syringes and other medical supplies.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 06/03/2026
Voluntary drug treatment builds lasting connections to care, while involuntary treatment often resembles jail. Pair voluntary services with housing, naloxone (prevents overdose), and meds like methadone/buprenorphine (cuts overdose 50%) to keep people alive and on the path to health and stability.
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What decades of research reveal about involuntary substance use treatment – and why evidence points elsewhere
Many cities are considering involuntary substance use treatment as a solution to drug use among the homeless. But research doesn’t support this strategy.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 03/03/2026
Overdose deaths in the U.S. dropped 27% in 2024, thanks to expanded access to health & prevention strategies, & diplomatic coordination. Declines began in 2023 under Biden, & have continued. But the current administration’s focus on enforcement over care puts progress at risk. Let's dive in... 🧵
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 27/02/2026
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.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 18/02/2026
The New York Time’s editorial board recently raised concern about marijuana regulation. DPA ED Kassandra Frederique calls for clear standards on potency, marketing, and labeling to ensure the safety of consumers and to prioritize people over profit. 🧵
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 15/02/2026
Our communities deserve drug policy rooted in care, compassion, and support.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 13/02/2026
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.
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