SSDP Canada: Celebrating 100 Years of Failed Drug Policy

In July of 1908 Canada passed the Opium Act, its first piece of drug legislation. Since then Canadian drug laws have criminally and morally targeted drug use and addiction, without attempting to understand the realities faced by drug users and addicts. In response, the Canadian Students for a Sensible Drug Policy are throwing a party in Ottawa to celebrate 100 years of failed drug policy, and come up with viable solutions. The conference will begin with an art exhibition with live music and spoken word performances, followed by two days of speakers and workshops. Speakers will explore the local and international impacts of the 100 Years of Drug Policy in Canada, the role of the criminal justice system in drug policy, and of course, how we can work to celebrate 100 years of successful drug policy in 2108. Interactive workshops on topic such as psychedelics, medical marijuana, harm reduction and education, will be held with opportunities to share skills and knowledge essential for the improvement of Canadian drug policy to take home with you. For more information, including registration, see: http://www.cssdp-ecprd.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&lay... [4].