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June 17th, 2021 marks 50 years since President Nixon declared the “War on Drugs,” stating that drug abuse was “public enemy number one.” In the half century since Nixon’s deceptive declaration and the enactment… Read More
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50 years ago, President Richard Nixon declared a war on drugs, proclaiming drug abuse as "public enemy number one" in the United States. Today, it's never been clearer that the real enemy is the drug war itself, and the… Read More
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Since the launch of the modern drug war fifty years ago by President Nixon, states throughout the United States have not only replicated the harsh federal system of criminalizing drug use and possession, they… Read More
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Even though public benefits, like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF, or welfare) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) help people better meet basic needs, states have limited… Read More
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The drug war has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives—and it’s time to uproot it. The Drug Policy Alliance has been working closely with other advocacy organizations to create Uprooting the Drug War, a project… Read More
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Drug Policy Alliance is thrilled to co-host this webinar with Movement for Family Power.
The drug war harms everyone and impacts all aspects of our lives, including our families. The drug war breaks up families and… Read More
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The drug war has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives—and it’s time to uproot it. The Drug Policy Alliance has been working closely with other advocacy organizations to create Uprooting the Drug War, a project… Read More
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For the past 35 years, drug testing has been an essential, yet largely under-examined, pillar of the war on drugs. Millions have been drug tested in the places where we spend most of our waking hours - schools, jobs,… Read More
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Few policies specifically address stimulant-related harms, even though stimulants are among the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs in the United States and are playing a growing role in the overdose crisis. … Read More
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Methamphetamine, also known as meth, crystal meth, crystal, tina, or crank, is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system, producing feelings of euphoria and increased energy. In this fact sheet, learn about… Read More