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  Maritza Perez Medina - DPA · [email protected]
July 17, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Facts about Fentanyl

Drug Policy Alliance Accurate information without stigma.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Emily Kaltenbach - DPA · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Decriminalize Drugs, Invest in Health Services

Drug Policy Alliance It's time for a new approach to drugs.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Reform Conference: Early Bird Rate Ends Monday, Virtual Option Opens Tomorrow

Drug Policy Alliance Register to join us this October.     Friend, I hope you will join us for the International Drug Policy Reform Conference  at the beautiful Gila River Resort Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix this October. Early bird pricing ends this Monday, Ju…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
July 1, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Welcome to DPA's new newsletter!

Drug Policy Alliance Minnesota has become the second state to officially support overdose prevention centers (OPCs).  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Cat Packer - DPA · [email protected]
June 20, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Join Us Thursday: Marijuana Scheduling Process and Impact

Drug Policy Alliance Register for this informative conversation  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]
June 17, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Fight Back Against 52 Years of the Drug War

Drug Policy Alliance We are building a future shaped by love, not war.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Brian Pacheco - DPA · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Everything you need to know about our new website

Drug Policy Alliance Check out our issues, resources, and more  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Welcome to our new website and new look

Drug Policy Alliance Reintroducing DPA...  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Stephanie Polito - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
June 10, 2023 at 3:07 PM

National Scholarships Open for the Reform Conference

Drug Policy Alliance Join us this October in Phoenix     Dear Friend, We are excited to announce that the National Scholarships Program is now open for our International Drug Policy Reform Conference happening October 18-21, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona.    The…
  Brian Pacheco - DPA · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Sneak peek: Big announcement next week

Drug Policy Alliance  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Hanna Sharif-Kazemi - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Repeal food stamp ban on people with drug convictions

Make your voice heard by June 9. Friend, last month I let you know about the introduction of the RESTORE Act in Congress. It would repeal the lifetime ban on people with felony drug convictions from accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or f…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM

This is why your support is so critical, Friend

Drug Policy Alliance Take a minute to make a difference  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 1:15 PM

This matching gift ends tomorrow night

Drug Policy Alliance See how far we have to go to reach $75,000  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Grey Gardner - DPA · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Victory: Vermont Expands Harm Reduction and Drug Checking Services

Drug Policy Alliance This new law will help address the overdose crisis.     Friend, I’m happy to share that Vermont Governor Scott just signed H. 222 into law, expanding harm reduction services including drug checking, access to treatment and recovery service…
  Maritza Perez Medina - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 3:13 PM

HALT Fentanyl Act Passes House: Stop It in the Senate

The fight isn't over. Contact your Senators right away. Friend, I’m disappointed to share that the U.S. House just passed the HALT Fentanyl Act in a 289-133 vote. We know that increasing criminal penalties for fentanyl analogues is a harmful step in the wrong direction. Unf…
  Emily Kaltenbach - DPA · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Victory: Minnesota is 2nd State to Officially Support Overdose Prevention Centers

Drug Policy Alliance     Friend, I’m excited to share that Minnesota just became the 2nd state in the country to officially support overdose prevention centers.   Today, Governor Tim Walz signed Senate File 2934, the Human Services budget proposal. It includ…
  Lindsay LaSalle · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 1:08 PM

Want to help stop the cruelty?

Drug Policy Alliance MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITY: Double your impact up to $75,000  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Maritza Perez Medina - DPA · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Vote Thursday: Last Chance to Oppose the HALT Fentanyl Act

Don't let Congress increase drug penalties. Friend,  the U.S. House will vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act this Thursday. It will be very close, so we need as many of you as possible to urge your Representative to oppose this harmful bill.   Calls are urgently needed right now. They a…
  Emily Kaltenbach - DPA · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Victory: Minnesota Passes Far-reaching Drug Policy Reform Bill

Drug Policy Alliance     Friend, I’m excited to share that Minnesota Governor Walz just signed legislation into law that expands access to harm reduction services and legalizes possession of all drug paraphernalia and contained residue.   This is an importan…
  Kassandra Frederique · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 1:11 PM

Want to win more victories?

Drug Policy Alliance Now through 5/31: Your gift matched up to $75,000!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Hanna Sharif-Kazemi - DPA · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 6:57 PM

New bill in Congress: Repeal the ban on food stamps for people with drug convictions

Take action to support the RESTORE Act. Friend,  A drug conviction should never be the basis to deny a person their most basic needs. Yet, for decades Congress has placed a lifetime ban on people with felony drug convictions from accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assist…
  Maritza Perez Medina - DPA · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 2:10 PM

U.S. House Vote Next Week: Oppose Harsh Drug Penalties

Tell your Rep. to vote NO on the HALT Fentanyl Act. Friend,  the U.S. House will vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act next week. This misguided bill would ramp up harsh mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl analogues. And it would permanently make all fentanyl-related substance…
  Maritza Perez Medina - DPA · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 2:13 PM

We need a public health approach to fentanyl

Drug Policy Alliance Fight back with facts, not fear.     Friend, it’s National Fentanyl Awareness Day. We all want ourselves, our loved ones, and communities to be safe and healthy. It’s normal to feel scared when you hear about fentanyl and the growing overd…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
May 6, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Top Story: Dangerous HALT Fentanyl Bill Set for House Vote

Drug Policy Alliance   Registration is officially open for the International Drug Policy Reform Conference this October 18-21, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. DPA 2023 Newsletter: Issue 2   Registration Has Opened for the 2023 International Drug Policy Reform Confer…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
May 3, 2023 at 2:07 PM

New job opening at DPA

Drug Policy Alliance Join our team to help end the drug war.     Friend, we know you care about ending the drug war and we appreciate your support to replace it with new policies grounded in health, equity, and human rights.   If you’ve ever wanted to join ou…
  Stephanie Polito - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 2:13 PM

Register for the Reform Conference

Drug Policy Alliance Join us in Phoenix this October.     Friend,   I’m thrilled to announce that registration just opened for the International Drug Policy Reform Conference this October 18-21, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona     Register now for the early bird rat…
  Maritza Perez Medina - DPA · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Re: U.S. House Vote Soon: Don’t Let Congress Increase Drug Penalties

Please contact your Representative right away. Friend, I have an update to my email below. I am now hearing that the House vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act is expected sometime next month. That means we have a bit more time to convince lawmakers to oppose this harmful bill. Help us do…
  Joe Salas · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 10:15 PM

Before you sign off for the day...

Drug Policy Alliance Last chance to double your gift, Friend ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 3:42 PM

What are you doing for 4/20?

Drug Policy Alliance You can make an outsized impact right now  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Maritza Perez Medina - DPA · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Take Action on 4/20: Tell Biden to Legalize Marijuana

Our fight is not over - make your voice heard. Friend, It’s 4/20. You’ll likely see many marijuana products, references, and memes today. During this fun, don’t forget that the fight to legalize marijuana is not over. At DPA, we’re not just fighting to free the plant. More…
  Melissa Moore · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Losing a job over a joint

Drug Policy Alliance “I didn’t know what I was going to do next.”  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 1:06 PM

3 reasons why marijuana should be legal

Drug Policy Alliance Here’s how you can make an even bigger impact         Friend,   When it comes to public policy, it can be hard to form a consensus.   But nearly 9 in 10 Americans now agree that marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use…
  Maritza Perez Medina - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 8:11 PM

We need a public health approach to xylazine

Drug Policy Alliance     Friend, Yesterday the Biden Administration officially declared fentanyl combined with xylazine as an “emerging threat” in the United States. And they will roll out a plan to combat it over the next 90 days.  Xylazine is a sedative d…
  Kassandra Frederique · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Let’s make this 4/20 a little different

Drug Policy Alliance Every dollar you give will be matched up to $42,000!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Maritza Perez Medina - DPA · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 3:07 PM

U.S. House Vote Soon: Don’t Let Congress Increase Drug Penalties

Please contact your Representative right away. Friend, the U.S. House is expected to vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act as soon as this month. It would ramp up harsh mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl analogues. And it would permanently make all fentanyl-related substances…
  Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Whiteout: How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America

Drug Policy Alliance Join a virtual discussion next week     Friend, I’m delighted to let you know about Whiteout: How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America. This new book is co-authored by DPA Managing Director of Research and Academic Eng…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Watch: Let’s Tour an Overdose Prevention Center

Drug Policy Alliance Check out our brand new video     Friend, do you know what the inside of an overdose prevention center (OPC) looks like? If not, a new video I made shows you. There are many misconceptions about OPCs. But when I toured one recently, I saw…
  Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 3:59 PM

A new home for Safety First

Drug Policy Alliance Stanford Medicine’s REACH Lab adopted our curriculum     Dear Friend,   We are excited to share with you that Stanford Medicine’s REACH Lab will be the new home for Safety First, the nation’s first harm reduction-based drug education curri…
  Jules Netherland - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Is prohibition driving the overdose crisis? Take our quiz

Take our quiz to test your knowledge Friend, It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, which aims to shatter myths and educate youth about drugs. Far too often the drug war spreads misinformation instead of equipping people with facts. As we face the climbing overdose cri…
  Joe Salas, Membership Director · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 2:40 PM

FW: Limited-time membership offer

Drug Policy Alliance Join Today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Lindsay LaSalle, Managing Policy Director · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 2:13 PM

Limited-time membership offer

Drug Policy Alliance Renew Today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Brian Pacheco, DPA · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Watch: Drug Decriminalization in Oregon

Drug Policy Alliance Learn about the impact of Measure 110     Friend,   I recently visited Oregon to speak with people on the ground about Measure 110. This measure made Oregon the first state to decriminalize drugs and invest in health alternatives in 2020. …
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 1:44 PM

No Roses, Just Reforms

Drug Policy Alliance Thank you for being a part of this movement  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Joe Salas, Membership Director · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 2:16 PM

FW: What does the war on drugs mean to you, Friend?

Drug Policy Alliance Join now  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
February 11, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Top Story: Most U.S. Voters Support Equitable Federal Marijuana Legalization

Drug Policy Alliance   Here's your latest newsletter DPA 2023 Newsletter: Issue 1   Most U.S. Voters Support Equitable Federal Marijuana Legalization A new poll has shown Americans are ready for the federal government to legalize adult-use marijuana. Most v…
  Kassandra Frederique, Executive Director · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 2:06 PM

What does the war on drugs mean to you, Friend?

Drug Policy Alliance Your gift will DOUBLE for drug policy reform  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Joe Salas · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 2:08 PM

FW: Last chance, Friend

Drug Policy Alliance Friend – Today is the last day to join the Reformers Club with a monthly gift and have it matched dollar-for-dollar for an entire year!   We are very close to reaching our 50 Reformers goal. Please, if you are able, join today.   Becoming a monthly donor is one of…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Can you help us get to 50?

Drug Policy Alliance     Dear Friend,   Time is running out to join the Drug Policy Alliance’s Reformers Club and have your monthly gifts matched, dollar-for-dollar, for the next 12 months!   The drug policy reform movement is gathering momentum.   States acro…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
January 21, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Did you know?

Drug Policy Alliance     Drug possession is one of the most arrested offenses in the United States. In fact, every 31 seconds someone in this country is arrested for simply possessing drugs.   A drug arrest can create barriers that trap you in a cycle of povert…
  Joe Salas, Membership Director · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 3:16 PM

An opportunity awaits you, Friend

Drug Policy Alliance   Dear Friend,   One of the many reasons I work for the Drug Policy Alliance is the shared belief that every person should be able to live freely regardless of drug use or drug involvement, whether real or perceived.   If you hold this beli…