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The nation’s leading org promoting drug policies grounded in evidence, health, equity, & human rights. #NoMoreDrugWar. ED: @kassandrafred.bsky.social https://drugpolicy.org/
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · Nov 15
Give us a follow if you believe drug policy should be grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights.
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42 million people could lose SNAP benefits, starting 11/1. SNAP is a lifeline to many people struggling with addiction or returning home after incarceration. Cutting SNAP puts another barrier in their way, limiting chances at successful recovery & reentry. Take action: protect SNAP bit.ly/3JvkYXf
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Robert sought out addiction treatment, but was met with crowded facilities and costly insurance bills. Too many private companies are profiting off their patients, without providing meaningful care. Treatment is needed, but how it’s delivered matters. www.wsj.com/us-news/drug...
Drug Rehabs Lure In Patients for Insurance Money—Then Leave Them on the Street
Operators promise high-end treatment, help addicts sign up for insurance then pile on charges for little in return, say former patients and insurers.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Nearly 9 in 10 Americans back legalization—but federal punishment won’t end until marijuana is descheduled. Only then will people be free from arrest, losing homes/jobs & businesses get protections. Moving marijuana to Schedule III keeps criminalization in place engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...
White and yellow text on a green background. "Time to end federal criminal penalties for marijuana? Removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act is the only way. Sign the petition: deschedule marijuana now!"
October 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! We’re designing the official 2026 DPA Member Card — and we want YOU to help choose the winning look.

💥 Vote for your favorite design today and help shape the future of the movement.

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October 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Nine in ten Americans support marijuana legalization, yet immigrants still face punishment under federal law—even when following state laws. It’s time to end marijuana criminalization so people are no longer punished for activities that are legal in their states. filtermag.org/marijuana-re...
Federal Marijuana Reform Must Include Immigrant Justice
Marijuana criminalization has for years been a path to deportation, adding to communities' fears in today's political climate.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Methadone is one of the most studied, safest, & most effective medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), cutting overdose risk by about half. But due to strict regulations, it’s only available through federally approved opioid treatment programs. Learn more at drugpolicy.org/resource/med...
October 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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These parents lost children to overdose or have kids living with addiction. Their message is clear: care saves lives, not wars.
October 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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People use drugs for many reasons — including to manage physical or emotional pain.

If we want real solutions, our response has to start with addressing the root causes of addiction, not just the symptoms. That's why we advocate for more treatment, health services, economic security, and housing
October 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Think you know all about addiction treatment options? Test your knowledge! drugpolicy.typeform.com/to/nhICGwxo

Don’t forget to check out our new addiction treatment resource to learn more about treatment options, settings and frequently asked questions! drugpolicy.org/addiction-tr...
October 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Stephen Murray’s journey to stability began with support, not punishment. Forcing people into treatment can worsen outcomes and increase overdose risk. With high costs and long waitlists, many struggle to get help. That’s why he calls for accessible care grounded in healing, dignity, and safety
When I decided to stop using, what carried me was the belief that I could stop because I wanted to with the support of my family, friends, and care providers -- not because someone forced me. Forced treatment discharges people to the same environment, with a new wound: a loss of autonomy at the hands of those who claimed they are helping. In addition, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, individuals with substance use disorder leaving forced treatment are 41% more likely to overdose within 30 days. As the leader of a hotline where we keep people safe while they are using, I have seen how kindness and unconditional support change behavior in ways punishment never could. You can't heal trauma in a traumatic environment, and you can't build trust by locking someone behind bars. If we want to save lives, we need to stop clinging to coercion and start making care accessible and free that honors people's dignity, autonomy, and right to be safe. -Stephen Murray
October 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Cutting community programs doesn’t just cut budgets—it cuts lives short. In West Virginia and across the country, increased naloxone access and other vital health services have proven they save lives by reducing overdoses and connecting people to care. news.bloomberglaw.com/bloomberg-go...
Drug Deaths Plunged. Trump Wants to Cut Funds Cited for the Drop
Fatal drug overdoses have plunged nationwide. President Trump wants Congress to combine a key agency in that effort, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, into a new Administr...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Due to federal budget cuts, Texas was forced to shut down a 24/7 call line that supported people struggling with addiction & mental illness. And this example is just one of many. Visit our new tracker to see more impacts of these cuts, & how to fight back: drugpolicy.org/resource/fed...
September 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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We are heartbroken by the passing of Louise Beale Vincent, Executive Director of the National & NC Survivors Unions. A fierce leader in harm reduction, she worked with compassion and courage to save lives and inspire countless others. She will be deeply missed.
September 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The Trump admin & Congress cut hundreds of millions from addiction & overdose prevention services & $1 trillion from Medicaid. Now, more cuts could be coming threatening treatment, naloxone, and other lifesaving tools. Urge your Rep to protect funding now engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...
September 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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There are countless reasons to go to Reform, what’s yours? Don’t miss out on the movement, register now https://reformconference.org/register/
September 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Federal funding cuts are devastating overdose prevention and addiction treatment. We’re tracking the impacts of these cuts.🧵
September 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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People have to know what’s happening: your citizenship, your status, the color of your skin will not keep you safe.
August 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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The MORE Act was reintroduced in Congress! It would deschedule marijuana to end federal criminal penalties, repair harms of criminalization, help ensure a fairer industry & so much more. We passed it in the House before—help us do it again by taking action engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...
August 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Most (88%) of Americans support legal marijuana. Ending federal criminalization is the only step that honors the will of the people. Sign our petition urging the Trump administration to deschedule marijuana now. engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-...
August 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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The drug war impacts so many of us. 1 in every 3 Americans knows someone with substance use disorder. What has helped you or your loved ones stay safe? Drop a comment and share your story.
August 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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The Drug war was built for control, not care. Now history is repeating itself. 🧵
August 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Drug policy is about making policies and legislation that help people, and it’s also about people on the ground coming together to create networks of support, and action. Be a part of the change at the Reform Conference in Detroit this year. Register at reformconference.org/register/
August 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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We all want safer streets. But instead of investing in what works—housing, treatment, mental healthcare, & community support—President Trump is proposing to put people into prisons or detentions centers instead, while cutting funding & access to Medicaid, housing, & healthcare.
Trump escalates war on drugs, homeless, & mental health. A statement from Kassandra Frederique We are deeply alarmed by President Trump’s recent executive order threatening to withhold federal funding from cities that don’t aggressively ticket and arrest people experiencing homelessness. The order frames drug use as the cause of homelessness and promotes forced treatment, civil commitment, and other coercive responses—none of which address the root causes or offer real solutions. This is not policy rooted in care or evidence. It’s an attack on people whose only “crime” is being unable to afford a place to live or access the mental healthcare they need. President Trump isn’t proposing to house people—he’s proposing to jail them. His plan would funnel people into prisons or government-run detention centers, not into permanent housing or support. And it comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” becoming law and other harmful actions that pour billions into enforcement and incarceration—while slashing funding for Medicaid, housing, healthcare, and mental health services, lifelines that millions of Americans rely on to survive. Let’s be clear: our nation’s housing crisis is real. More people are living on the streets today than at any point in recent history. That’s because housing costs are skyrocketing, wages are too low, and the social safety net is being dismantled. And when people are suffering, some turn to drugs to cope or survive. On the street, some use stimulants to stay awake for safety, or use substances like opioids to numb pain. The answer to their suffering isn’t punishment—it’s care. We all want fewer overdoses, safer streets, and neighborhoods where children can play freely. But we must ask: how do we actually get there? If we’re serious about solutions, we must invest in what works—accessible treatment, stable housing, mental healthcare, and real community-based support. These are the investments that save lives and build strong, thriving communities. Yet President Trump’s approach is more arrests, more jail time, and more crackdowns. But if punishment worked, wouldn’t it have worked by now? For decades, the U.S. has tried to arrest its way out of the drug and overdose crisis. The result? Nearly one million lives lost to overdose. Families devastated. People stuck in a cycle of going to jail and right back to the street, without real help. At the Drug Policy Alliance, we are fighting for real solutions—because we are serious about saving lives. Continue to stand with us in rejecting this punishment-first agenda and demanding policies rooted in care, connection, and dignity. In solidarity, Kassandra Frederique Executive Director Drug Policy Alliance
July 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Deeply saddened by the passing of James "Fergie" Ferguson II: civil rights leader, fierce racial justice advocate, and founding DPA board member. His legal work desegregated schools nationwide. He challenged us to not only end the war, but to repair harms and build a world towards peace.
July 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Trump's drug policies hurt the families he claims to protect. Here's what people who have lost loved ones to overdose are asking of Trump – and what his policies do instead. 🧵
July 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM