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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
Fact Sheet
California has one of the largest Latino populations in the U.S., and they comprise 39% of the state’s population. The Drug Policy Alliance collaborated with independent researchers to examine the impact of… Read More
Fact Sheet
The war on drugs has been a primary driver of the police militarization that has contributed to the police killings of Breonna Taylor, Aiyana Stanley-Jones, and so many others. The history of police militarization is… Read More
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As we approach the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's killing, the connection between deeply problematic policing and the criminalization of drugs has never been more apparent. On this episode, we take a deep… Read More
Letter
In March 2021, DPA sent a letter opposing AB 1542 (McCarty), a bill that would authorize California's Yolo County to create a pilot program allowing judges to sentence people convicted of “drug motivated crimes” to a… Read More
Report
Drug Policy Alliance envisions a just society in which the use and regulation of drugs are grounded in science, compassion, health, and human rights and advances policies and attitudes that best reduce the harms of both… Read More
Fact Sheet
Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) is the safest and most effective method for treating opioid use disorders. OAT uses medications to activate the opioid receptors, preventing withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioids… Read More
Report
We were built for this moment.
At the Drug Policy Alliance, 2020 was a year of fear and hope, but also clarity of purpose: we have always known that the war on drugs is a war on people, and we will always fight for… Read More
Fact Sheet
Contingency management (CM) is a highly effective model of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment that involves providing incentives for behavioral outcomes aligned with treatment goals. Hundreds of peer-reviewed… Read More
Video
Our New Mexico communities face challenges, but we can work together to support the health and wellbeing of residents by taking action on locally-based drug policy solutions and interventions. Learn about the… Read More