Policies can impact overdose rates. However, no single policy, intervention, or approach can change overdose rates on its own. Learn the facts about Measure 110, the first state law in the U.S. to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs in Oregon.
The CAOA is a comprehensive marijuana legalization bill that, if passed, would federally decriminalize marijuana by removing (“descheduling”) it from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
James Moore lost his son Jeffrey to an overdose in 2015. Ever since, he’s been an outspoken advocate for public health solutions to overdose.
We spoke with Kassandra Frederique, Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance, about how Nixon’s drug war shaped the policies we see today.
In November 2025, President Trump signed legislation redefining hemp under federal law. Learn more about these changes with our FAQ about federal hemp policy.
Under the Trump administration, federal marijuana policy is undergoing a significant but limited shift. Learn more about the federal rescheduling of marijuana with our explainer.
The federal government should be strengthening public health research. Recently proposed funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) would severely weaken our public health infrastructure and put lives at risk.
As the overdose crisis continues to take lives in the U.S., the Trump administration is continuing massive budget cuts that will make it harder for people to get the help they need. This funding cuts tracker works to keep up-to-date information on the complicated federal cuts affecting addiction and overdose support.
Our report explains what high-THC products are, outlines key public health considerations, and offers practical policy recommendations to ensure legal access for adults is grounded in public health and safety.
We spoke with Cat Packer, Drug Policy Alliance’s Director of Legal Regulation, to answer frequently asked questions about the challenges with high-THC marijuana products and the solutions needed to ensure consumer safety.
