Going Local
Communities across the U.S. are staggering under the weight of half a century of failed drug policies. When federal and state governments fail to act, cities can.
News
The House of Representatives passed the MORE Act, making it the first piece of comprehensive marijuana reform legislation that actually deschedules marijuana to pass either chamber of Congress.
Issue
Oregon has become the first state in the nation to decriminalize drug possession, but what does that mean? Learn about why we need decriminalization and the steps we're taking to dismantle the failed federal drug war.
Take Action
For the first time ever, we’re finally seeing real momentum to decriminalize drugs at both the state and federal level. Join the fight to end the criminalization of people who use drugs.
Blog
DPA's Executive Director, Kassandra Frederique, reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Controlled Substances Act in her latest op-ed for Truthout.
Resource
Learn the signs of what a drug overdose or medical emergency looks like for some commonly used drugs (alcohol, cannabis, MDMA, cocaine, and heroin) and what actions you can take to help save someone’s life.
Resource
COVID-19 is a public health crisis that is exacerbating the harms of the drug war. DPA offers these COVID-19 drug policy priorities to protect public health, individual rights, and the dignity and well-being of our communities.