Discussing the Legalization of All Drugs

800 21st Street Northwest,Washington DC 20052

18 November, 2021

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Let's Talk About Drug Legalization! ALL Drugs, Not Just Marijuana! Each year, there are more than 1.5 million drug arrests in the United States. More than 80% of these arrests are for possession only. Twenty-two states have already decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, and some are exploring the merits of decriminalizing other drugs. The opioid crisis has jumpstarted the conversation on the best approach to drug use across the country, including in Maryland. While drug decriminalization is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough to protect the rights of drug users and people of color. The conversation about drug legalization needs to be further explored. The so-called "War on Drugs" has been an epic failure and it will take love, determination, vision, and leadership to open people's minds about ending prohibition. America has been conditioned to think prohibition against drugs is protecting our nation without giving much thought to the devastating effects our current criminal justice laws have had on communities of color, the working poor, and those who suffer from medical illness. Please join the National Coalition for Drug Legalization, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, and Progressive Maryland on drug legalization, "Discussing the Legalization of All Drugs " on Thursday, November 18th at the campus of George Washington University: The Amphitheater Suite 304 in the Student University Center. The time will be 6:30 pm. This event will provide an opportunity for community engagement and education, and a chance to discuss the benefits of a public health approach to drug use and possession. The forum will be a moderated panel discussion with plenty of time for Q&A, followed by a casual reception. The panel will be led by experts in the field of drug policy, including representatives of: the Maryland State Assembly and Law Enforcement Action Partnership. All are welcome, and we look forward to helping facilitate this important community discussion. We will continue to update this page as the event draws closer.