Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR)
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Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR)
@d4dprorg.bsky.social
We are a global voice for licensed health professionals and scientists advocating for evidence-based drug policies and best practices that
advance public health, reduce stigma, and minimize harm.

https://www.d4dpr.org/

https://linktr.ee/d4dprorg
The FDA is seeking public input across four areas related to the potential future therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs: training, patient safety, access, and data collection/standardization.
Written comments close Oct. 5. #Psychedelics #DrugPolicy
September 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The FDA’s September 14th hearing on the potential future therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs has concluded, but public input remains open.
Written comments are being accepted through Oct. 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Share your perspective. #drugpolicy #psychedelics #drugpolicyreform
September 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Don't miss our next Heath Advocacy Network training series webinar on September 9: "Separate and Unequal: Methadone, Buprenorphine and the Making of a Two-Tiered Treatment System”

Learn more and sign up here: d4dpr.networkforgood.com/events/10448...
Health Advocacy Training Webinar - "Separate and Unequal: Methadone, Buprenorphine and the Making of a Two-Tiered Treatment System”
You’re invited
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August 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Don't miss our next FREE Webinar!

Can an investment of opioid settlement funds generate evidence on emerging OUD treatments while strengthening the harm reduction services communities already rely on?

d4dpr.networkforgood.com/events/10354...
Health Advocacy Training Webinar - "Equity in Ibogaine Research for Opioid Use Disorder"
Can an investment of opioid settlement funds generate evidence on emerging OUD treatments while strengthening the harm reduction services communities already rely on?
d4dpr.networkforgood.com
August 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Don't miss our next Health Advocacy Network & Physicians for Opioid Settlement Equity Training Series Webinar: August 19, 7pm EST/4pm PST!

Learn more and register here:

d4dpr.networkforgood.com/events/10354...
Health Advocacy Training Webinar - "Equity in Ibogaine Research for Opioid Use Disorder"
Can an investment of opioid settlement funds generate evidence on emerging OUD treatments while strengthening the harm reduction services communities already rely on?
d4dpr.networkforgood.com
July 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Facts alone don't change minds

Our webinar with Dr. Katherine Kennedy and Dr. Falisha Gilman highlights five practical strategies for communicating science more effectively.

🎥 To watch more of our webinar recordings visit our YouTube page: @d4dprorg

#ScienceCommunication #PublicHealth
June 29, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Thank you, Dr. Falisha Gilman, for joining our Advocacy Network Training Series on science communication and testimony. Your emphasis on storytelling shows how lived experience and evidence together can inspire empathy and action. #DrugPolicyReform #PublicHealth
June 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Thank you, Dr. Katherine Kennedy, for joining our Advocacy Network Training Series on science communication and testimony. Your insights on trust, clarity, and connection remind us how powerful effective communication is in driving change. #drugpolicyreform #publichealth #advocacy #d4dpr
June 18, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Doctors for Drug Policy Reform has formally requested to participate in the hearing noticed in Attorney General Order No. 6753-2026, Docket No. DEA-1362, on the proposed rescheduling of marijuana beginning June 29, 2026.

Read our full letter here: www.d4dpr.org/post/d4dprs-...
June 2, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Healthcare advocates may have the expertise, but not the platform. Learn how to leverage the media to amplify your message, shape public understanding, and turn your clinical experience into real-world impact.

LINK IN BIO
D4DPR Health Advocacy Network Training Webinar -
A training webinar for our Health Advocacy Network and Physicians for Opioid Settlement Equity (POSE) initiatives.
www.d4dpr.org
May 18, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Join us for another installment of our Health Advocacy Network Training webinar series!

Wednesday 6/3/26 at 7pm ET.

d4dpr.networkforgood.com/events/10151...
May 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
D4DPR is pleased to welcome a new Expert! Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes is a Canadian Research Chair for Person-Centered Care in Addiction and Public Health and is a Professor at the University of British Columbia.

Welcome to D4DPR Dr. Oviedo-Joekes!

Learn more about our Experts: www.d4dpr.org/experts
May 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Monday's Anniversary Celebration was a great night honoring Dr. David Nathan, founder of Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (previously Doctors for Cannabis Regulation)!
Watch the replay here: www.d4dpr.org/post/d4dpr-s...
April 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
How can healthcare professionals use the media to shape public understanding and influence policy?

This webinar is open to all learners.

Register here:

d4dpr.networkforgood.com/events/10054...

#D4DPR #drugpolicyreform #doctorsinthemedia #health #policy #education
Health Advocacy Network Training- “Media 101: Leveraging the Media as a Tool for Impact”
How can healthcare professionals use the media to shape public understanding and influence policy?
d4dpr.networkforgood.com
April 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Join us April 20 at 7 PM ET for a special webinar honoring founder David L. Nathan, MD and 10 years of drug policy reform. Hear reflections from Joycelyn Elders, MD, Michael Smerconish, Eugene Monroe, Karen O'Keefe, and Darby Beck.

🔗 : tinyurl.com/3amcb2zt

#DrugPolicyReform #HealthJustice
April 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
If you are a physician, nurse, scientist, or health professional practicing in New York, add your name today- Link in Bio

NY/NJ Clinicians- get involved in advocacy efforts with D4DPR’s Physicians for Opioid Settlement Equity- Link in Bio

#publichealthleadership #opioidsettlement #healthequity
April 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
We want to hear from you... Drop your vote in the comments!

Thoughtful policy requires diverse input.

NY/NJ Clinicians- get involved in advocacy efforts with D4DPR’s Physicians for Opioid Settlement Equity: Link in Bio

#publichealth #policyengagement #communityvoice #community
April 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Harm reduction is more than a policy term; it is a public health strategy grounded in dignity, safety, and evidence.

Let’s center community voices in this conversation.

NY/NJ Clinicians- get involved in advocacy efforts: Link in Bio

#harmreduction #publichealthdialogue #NYCommunity #NJCommunity
April 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Without careful oversight, Opioid Settlement Funds risk backfilling shrinking budgets instead of expanding care.

These resources must build capacity, not simply maintain the status quo.

NY/NJ Clinicians- Get involved... Links in Bio

#medicaidmatters #overdoseprevention #healthinfrastructure
April 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Opioid Settlement Funds must protect and expand care infrastructure, not patch budget gaps.

Stand with us in support of evidence-based funding.

Sign on and get involved: Links in Bio

#NYClinicians #harmreductionworks #MOUD #publichealthfunding
April 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
A decade of impact. A future still unfolding. Join us on April 20th at 7pm ET for D4DPR's free virtual celebration honoring founder Dr. David L. Nathan and the future of physician-led health-centered advocacy.

🔗 tinyurl.com/3amcb2zt

#drugpolicyreform #publichealth
April 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Opioid Settlement Funds must address these systemic gaps by expanding access to evidence-based, life-saving care.

New York health professionals are calling for responsible, equitable investment.

Take Action! Linktree in Bio

#overdoseprevention #healthsystems #cliniciansforharmreduction
April 3, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Thousands of New Yorkers continue to die each year from preventable overdose.

While recent data show improvement in some areas, progress remains unequal.

#NYhealthequity #overdosecrisis #publichealthNY #harmreduction #harmreduction
April 1, 2026 at 2:04 PM