A Better Way Foundation (CT)
Connecticut non-profit dedicated to a sensible shift in drug policy from incarceration to substance abuse treatment and public health. Support statewide policies that increase access to drug treatment, prevent the spread of infectious disease and focus limited prison space on violent offenders.
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ACLU Drug Policy Litigation Project
Conducts national litigation addressing civil rights and civil liberties violations arising from the War on Drugs. The project selects and litigates cases aimed at overturning policies which infringe on constitutionally protected rights.
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Alliance for Reform of Drug Policy in Arkansas
Grassroots organization devoted to passing a medical marijuana initiative in Arkansas in November 2004.
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Americans for Safe Access
National grassroots campaign defending' patients rights to medical marijuana access. Offer educational and organizing materials, and trainings in civil disobedience, strategic planning, media & messaging, arts in action, and legal rights.
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Change the Climate, Inc.
Public education and advertising campaign aimed at reducing waste of tax dollars funding the ³war on marijuana.²
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Chicago Recovery Alliance
Support and action organization composed of HIV positive drug users, as well as addiction treatment, health care, education and law professionals working towards drug related harm reduction.
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Criminal Justice Policy Foundation
Assists criminal justice and drug policy reform organizations with guidance on legal organization, management, outreach, research, media relations, and coalition building, as well as disseminating information through speakers, education programs, conferences, publications, the news media and the Internet.
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Common Sense for Drug Policy
Non-profit with offices in Washington, DC; Lancaster PA; and Los Angeles, CA, dedicated to expanding discussion on drug policy by resonating the voices of those raising questions about existing law and educating the public about alternatives to current policies. Also provide pro bono legal guidance.
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Dance Safe
Promote health and safety within the rave and nightclub community through education and harm reduction.
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DRCNET: Drug Reform Coordination Network
Major education and advocacy organization raising awareness of the consequences of drug prohibition. Also home of the drug policy newsletter- The Drug War Chronicle.
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Drug Library
The DRCNET online library of drug policy.
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Drug Policy Alliance
Leading national organization working to end the war on drugs, pushing for new policies based on the pillars of science, compassion, health, and human rights.
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Drug Policy Forum of Florida
DPFMA sister organization focused on reforming drug policies in Florida.
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Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii
DPFMA sister organization focused on reforming drug policies in Hawaii.
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Drug Policy Forum of Michigan
DPFMA sister organization focused on reforming drug policies in Michigan.
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Drug Policy Forum of Texas
DPFMA sister organization focused on reforming drug policies in Texas.
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Drug War Facts
Provides reliable information with credible citations on important criminal justice and public health issues. Updated regularly.
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Drug Sense
Aim to inform the public of the existence of rational alternatives to the drug war through providing accurate information, and to help organize citizens to bring about needed reforms.
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Efficacy
A Connecticut based non profit advocating peace and efficacy in drug policies.
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Electronic Music Defense and Education Fund
Spokes-agency for the electronic dance music community that aims to raise and provide funds for legal assistance to professionals in the electronic dance music business who are targeted by law enforcement in the expanding campaign against "club drugs."
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Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Prisoners and their families, lawyers, judges and criminal justice professionals challenging inflexible and excessive penalties imposed by mandatory sentencing guidelines. Seek to expand judicial discretion to fit the punishment to the crime.
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Family Watch
Push issues related to families, women and children to the forefront of the drug policy debate, and help create progressive policies which preserve the health and well-being of the family unit. Strongly opposed to the C.R.A.C.K. program.
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Ford Foundation Report on Needle Exchange
Informative article recounting history of needle exchange and general harm reduction, as well as current practices in NYC.
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Harm Reduction Coalition
Committed to reducing drug-related harm among individuals and communities by initiating and promoting local, regional, and national harm reduction education, interventions, and community organizing.
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Harm Reduction Project
Advocates for drug policy reform and works for the enhancement of services available to marginalized populations. Offices in Utah and Colorado.
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Human Rights and the Drug War
Multi-media project that combines the stories and photos of Drug War POWs with facts and figures about the US Drug War, to confront the conscience of the American people and encourage individuals to take action for social justice.
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Join Together
Supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation, as well as addressing gun violence issues.
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Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
Current and former members of law enforcement who support drug regulation rather than prohibition.
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Marijuana Info
Non-partisan research project devoted to a pro/con discussion of the question ³Should marijuana be a medical option now?²
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Marijuana Policy Project
National organization that focuses on removing criminal penalties for marijuana use, with a particular emphasis on making marijuana medically available to seriously ill people who have the approval of their doctors.
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The Media Awareness Project: Drugnews Archive
A worldwide network of activists dedicated to drug policy reform, informing public opinion and promoting balanced media coverage. A project of DrugSense.
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Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
Membership-based research and educational organization seeking to sponsor and expand medical research on psychedelics.
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Narco News Bulletin
Reporting on the drug war and democracy from Latin America.
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National Advocates For Pregnant Women
Seek to secure human and civil rights, health, and welfare of pregnant and parenting women while protecting children from punitive and misguided state policies. Advocate on behalf of all women, particularly marginalized women: women of color, low-income women, and women who use drugs.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
Supports over 85 percent of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. Part of the National Institutes of Health.
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National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
NORML's mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to achieve the repeal of marijuana prohibition so that the responsible use of cannabis by adults is no longer subject to penalty.
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Nevadans for Responsible Law Enforcement
Nevada organization pushing forth state wide reform of marijuana and other drug laws.
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North American Syringe Exchange Network
Washington state based initiative dedicated to the creation, expansion and continued existence of syringe exchange programs as a proven method of stopping the transmission of blood borne pathogens in the injecting drug using community.
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November Coalition
The November Coalition is a non-profit organization of grassroots volunteers educating the public about the destructive increase in prison population in the United States due to our current drug laws.
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Partnership for Responsible Drug Information
Promote open, honest, and well-informed discussion of drug issues among "opinion-leaders," particularly in the media; insisting that drug policy must be developed by rational procedures consistent with American democratic ideals.
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Project on Harm Reduction in the Health Care System
Investigates the prescribing and dispensing of sterile injection equipment as one strategy for reducing harm to injection drug users who cannot or will not enter drug treatment. Also provides state by state listing of syringe laws.
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Project SERO
Syringe exchance resources online
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Sentencing Project
Development of alternative sentencing programs and in research and advocacy on criminal justice policy.
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Students for Sensible Drug Policy
120 chapters on college campuses nationwide, working to involve youth in the political process, and promoting an open, honest, and rational discussion of alternative solutions to our nation's drug problems.
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Unitarian Universalists for Drug Policy Reform
Continental coalition of Unitarian Universalists leading the denomination's efforts to develop and promote more just and compassionate drug policies. Advocate for drug use to be seen as health issue rather than a crime.
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Voluntary Committee of Lawyers
Modeled after namesake group that worked to repeal 18th Amendment in 1933, VCL is an association of judges and lawyers promoting discussion within the legal community on the costs and objectives of the war on drugs.
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