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  Tell the President: We Need a New Direction for Drug Policy

The Obama administration has gone astray on drug policy by proposing a Bush-style drug war budget and an anti-reform nominee for DEA director.  Tell the president you want a new direction for drug policy.
 
 

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A cover story in USA Today reports that several states are rethinking their marijuana policies as national attitudes about marijuana evolve.

 

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In a CNN.com opinion piece, DPA's Grant Smith makes the case for sensible regulation of a mixure of herbs and spices known as K2. Legislation to criminalize K2 has already been introduced in three states.

 

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  Fifty-third session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

March 8 - 12, 2010. Vienna, Austria

The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will meet in Vienna, Austria for its 53rd Session from the 8 -12 March 2010.  The CND is the central policy-making body of the United Nations in drug-related matters, and governs a large portion of the work of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Papers and the agenda for the event are available for the UN's website.

 
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  Ethan Nadelmann Speaking Engagement: SSDP's International Conference

March 12-14, 2010. San Francisco, CA

Students for Sensible Drug Policy will host the largest gathering of students and youth from around the world who are working to end the failed war on drugs. DPA Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann will speak at the conference.

 
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  International Harm Reduction Association Conference

April 25-29, 2010. Liverpool, England

This event is the key forum for all those interested in harm reduction, and is an invaluable platform for advocacy, debate, and discussion.

 
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