Purple Ribbons for Overdose Prevention
We're raising awareness about the preventable tragedy of accidental overdose, educating about the solutions & encouraging you to wear a purple ribbon to bring attention to the issue. Learn More
Cause Bulletin
NEW!! National Network of OD Prevention Advocates!
Dear friends and supporters, A few weeks ago, I sent you a message saying how excited I am about what’s on the horizon for us in 2010. Well, 2010 is here and we are kicking it off in a very big way! I’m really excited to announce the creation of our National Network of OD Prevention Advocates. This year, you will have ev… Read More
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Drug Policy Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
The guiding principle of the Drug Policy Alliance is harm reduction, an alternative approach to drug policy and treatment that focuses on minimizing the adverse effects of both drug use and drug policies themselves. We are deeply involved in educating the public, policymakers and the press about issues ranging from marijuana regulation and youth drug education to illicit drug addiction, the spread of infectious diseases, policing drug markets, and alternatives to incarceration.
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Recent Cause Activity
New Mexico legislature today voted to approve a resolutiuon designating New Mexico Overdose Awareness Day! First state in the nation to do so! Once again, New Mexico leads the nation in recognizing and addressing accidental overdose!
I have known so many people whose lives have been sadly touched by overdose, I think this work is so needed in our country! Together we can save lives and help those at risk of overdose!
Members of Congress are hearing more and more about the Drug Overdose Reduction Act (H.R. 2855) as overdose deaths continue to rise. Call your Representative today and ask them to please support this bill.
New Mexico is introducing a memorial to establish Overdose Prevention Awareness Day in New Mexico! I will keep you all updated on the exact date, bill number, and how you can get involved! We will be distributing purple ribbons to EVERY legislator in the state! WAHOO!
To learn more about what the Drug Policy Alliance is doing to prevent overdose deaths, check out our success in New Mexico! http://www.drugpolicy.org/about/state...
Drug Policy Alliance Is a drug Legalization Organization Primarily funded by George Soros
It only takes a bad day and some drugs lying around, call your support(s) instead
WE ALL KNOW SOMEONE STRUGGLING WITH THIS AWFUL ADDICTION! I HAVE PERSONALLY WITH MY CHILDREN! THEIR FATHER IS IN PRISON THANK GOD NOT A CEMETARY! BUT I KNOW OF PEOPLE THAT ARE PASSED ON OR ON THEIR WAY PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS PETION SIGHNED TO GET THESE PEOPLE HELP!
My best friend passed away from a heroin over dose almost a year ago. There was no funeral, so myself, my husband and another friend of ours organized a memorial for her. She was only 27 years old... I miss her everyday.
My sister passed away this July at the young age of 28 from an overdose of heroin. She had gotten hooked on it a year prior. Unfortunately it took her life do to her relapsing while she was living in a drug treat program! At first I was really angry at the staff of this treatment program. I was very angry and upset that my sister had locked herself in the bathroom for over a half hour before staff decided to check on her. When they finally did it was to late. They tried to revive her but it was to late. I don't feel that the staff at the sober living home were fully educated on the signs to look for in drug addicts or even offered any support. I believe that they look at it as a job they don't enjoy or put their full heart into. Ultimately I know my sister is to blame in all of this and I am at peace knowing she is at rest now and it must have been very difficult time for her to go through as she was alone and away from her family. We have battled with my sister over using other drugs for years and after 5 years we all decided to use tough love. Which I believe was the biggest mistake of my life. I carry around with me everyday the guilt of the would of and could of I should have done for her. I feel that if I didn't turn my back on her she would still be with us today. All she had was myself and her father. I wish I could have done more and that their was more free programs out their for people in her situation. We are very poor and I can't help but think if I had the money for her the she would still be here today as well.
Updated: The cause has reached 11,000 members.
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