Dear Friend,

We believe that drugs should be decriminalized with expanded access to health, addiction, and other social services.

Decriminalization ends criminal penalties (like arrests and incarceration) for the possession of any drug for personal use. Although the public supports treating drug use as a health issue, not a criminal problem, we are still facing drug policies that are harming people instead of helping.

As one of our dedicated supporters, you know that each person who dies by drug overdose is one too many. In 2021 alone, we lost more than 107,000 loved ones to drug overdoses. The fight to end the war on drugs and invest in community health is as urgent as ever.

That’s why I hope you will take the opportunity to DOUBLE the impact of your support with a tax-deductible year-end gift today. Your special gift to the Drug Policy Alliance will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $150,000—until December 31.

Can we count on your support to help save lives and push for drug policy reforms that put health, equity, and human rights front and center, instead of punishment? Please, if you can, donate now.

We are up against powerful elected officials, media pundits, and special interest groups that are more invested in punishing and controlling us than protecting our health and well-being. The war on drugs was never about health and safety. It has always been about control and punishment. As a result, our country is dealing with more drug overdoses than ever before.

There is no doubt our nation is experiencing a tragic crisis. And people are scared. But punishment is never the answer. And thankfully, we are starting to see change.

Powered by everyday people like you, we are transforming drug policy across the country. Donate now and DOUBLE the strength of your generosity to help DPA push for more lifesaving drug policy reform in 2023.

With your support, DPA has fought for many reforms that previously seemed impossible, including:

• Leading the way on marijuana legalization—which has now been achieved in 21 states, plus D.C.—as well as pushing Congress and President Biden to begin taking on long-overdue federal reform;
• Making Oregon the first state in the nation to decriminalize drug possession and instead invest in health services; and
• Advocating for the first officially recognized overdose prevention centers in the U.S. to open in New York City. More than 600 overdoses have been reversed in just the first year of operation.

We’re making progress, but there is still much to do, which is why I hope you will donate now.

People are denied access to education, health care, housing, citizenship, and employment because of prejudiced laws that prioritize punishing drug use over providing care and support. Removing everyday barriers created by the drug war from our lives will take as much help from supporters like you as we can get.

Friend, if you can, please make your year-end gift now and take advantage of this limited opportunity to DOUBLE your impact.

When we work together, we’re a force to be reckoned with.

P.S. Supporters like you help drive progressive drug policy reform forward. Please donate now while your gift can be MATCHED—up to $150,000—to help build on our momentum to invest in community health and end this public health crisis that’s destroying millions of lives every year. Thank you in advance!