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Ethan Nadelmann: The White House Experiments With Weed

Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance, explains that recent marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington isn't simple. The Federal response (or lack thereof) will determine how the policy is actualized.

Ethan Nadelmann on CNN: Possession of Marijuana Becomes Legal in Washington State

Washington and Colorado voters made history on Election Day when they voted to tax and regulate marijuana. Starting December 6, 2012, people aged 21 and over will be able to legally possess up to one ounce of marijuana in Washington State. Ethan Nadelmann of the Drug Policy Alliance discusses the historic victories on CNN on 12/5/12.

Ethan Nadelmann on CNN: Drug War Debate

Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, debates the war on drugs with Kevin Sabet, former senior advisor to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), on CNN.

Ethan Nadelmann on Democracy Now: Latin American Nations Mull Legalization

Ethan Nadelmann on Obama's Escalating War on Medical Marijuana Patients

Ethan Nadelmann Speaks at the 2009 Drug Policy for the 21st Century Conference

DPA's Ethan Nadelmann Debates Former DEA Head Asa Hutchinson at University of Arkansas

Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, and former DEA Administrator and U.S. Congressman, Asa Hutchinson, debate. The debate was sponsored by the Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) chapter at the University of Arkansas and University Programs. To see full one hour video (a production of the Fayetteville public access television program Ominivision) please go to

Ethan Nadelmann Responds To DEA Claim That Marijuana Has No Accepted Medical Use

A Mother's Story Helps Spread Truth About Marijuana

Rev. Carol Antun shares her story of her son's suicide following ridicule and judgment for his marijuana use. This is an excerpt from The Exile Nation Project, directed by Charles Shaw.

Drug War Update: Why Are Some Drugs Illegal?

Ethan Nadelmann

Why are some drugs legal and others illegal? DPA's Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann breaks down the surprising history of drug prohibition in the United States.

This is the seventh update from DPA's No More Drug War campaign.

Reform Conference 2013

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Drug War Statistics

What does the drug war cost, and how many people suffer because of it?

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Victory: Lifesaving Legislation in NJ

A new law will encourage people to call for help if someone overdoses, and expand access to an overdose antidote medication.

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DPA's Honorary Board

The DPA Honorary Board includes prominent figures from both the left and the right who are renowned for their leadership in the fields of law, health, business, media and politics.

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