The nation’s leading org promoting drug policies grounded in evidence, health, equity, & human rights. #NoMoreDrugWar 501c4: @drugpolicyactThe Drug Policy Alliance advocates that the regulation of drugs be grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights. Learn more.

Core values

- They advocate for policies grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights, which addresses significant societal needs and issues related to drug use and criminalization[1][2][4].
- Their work has led to a reduction in drug possession arrests, less incarceration, and increased access to addiction services, social supports, and harm reduction programs. This has saved the state billions in prison costs and improved the lives of tens of thousands of people[2][4].
- They have been instrumental in landmark reforms such as Proposition 36, the reduction of penalties under New York’s Rockefeller Drug Laws, and the Fair Sentencing Act, all of which promote racial justice and reduce sentencing disparities[2].
- The organization promotes harm reduction approaches that empower people who use drugs to live healthier lives, reduce stigma, and improve community well-being[2][3][4].
- They support comprehensive strategies including prevention, treatment, recovery, and health promotion, which are essential for improving quality of life and community well-being[3][4].