practices that are grounded in science, compassion, health, and human rights. The organization aims to promote drug policies that are equitable and fair, reduce the harms of drug use, and support the rights of all people who use drugs.
The Drug Policy Alliance was founded in 2000 and has its headquarters in New York City, with offices in California, New Jersey, Colorado, and New Mexico. The organization’s team of experts includes lawyers, doctors, researchers, and advocates who work to advance policies that are based on science and evidence, rather than ideology or politics.
Through its work, the Drug Policy Alliance has played a leading role in advancing drug policy reform at the local, state, and national levels. The organization advocates for policies such as drug decriminalization, harm reduction, and legalization of cannabis, and works to end the criminalization of drug use and possession. The Drug Policy Alliance also provides education, resources, and support to individuals, families, and communities affected by drug use and drug policy.