 |
Friend, we all deserve to live our lives with dignity, within whole and loving communities, with the freedom to determine what is best for ourselves, with compassion and support in our times of need, without threat or violence. And we all should be able to live freely regardless of drug use.
The war on drugs has been sold to us by elected officials and leaders as an essential strategy for our protection. Yet, punitive drug laws in the United States, dating back to the 1870s, have served as one of the sharpest tools of oppression.
Right now, we have more people dying of drug overdose than ever before due to an unregulated drug supply that is poisoning and killing our communities and loved ones. More people are arrested for drug possession than any other offense. Millions of lives derailed, and millions of families shattered.
The war on drugs is, and always was, a lie. It’s time for a new approach, including legal regulation and safer supply of all drugs. We just released our new strategic vision, recognizing these challenging times, and our agenda is ambitious.
Check out our brand-new strategic plan to learn how we will fight to end the drug war while building a bridge to a new world where health, equity, and human rights are front and center, and learn how you can help. Or skip ahead and click below on our priorities that you want to learn more about.
Although you’ve helped us achieve incredible victories over the last twenty years, the war on drugs continues to punish us and pervades every aspect of our daily lives with devastating impacts on our communities.
We’re more than ready for the next phase to end drug war punishment in all its forms and continue building the bridge toward alternative policies centered in health, equity, and human rights.
Friend, are you with us? Help us end the drug war by making a donation today and it will be tripled thanks to a generous matching gift.
 |
|
With gratitude,
Kassandra Frederique
Executive Director
Drug Policy Alliance |
|
|
| Follow us: |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
