Drug Policy Alliance

Recent Updates

October 29, 2009:

• The 2009 Achievement Award recipients have been announced.  View the full list of individuals responsible for outstanding drug policy reform work. Don't forget to buy your tickets to the Award Dinner and Ceremony!

October 26, 2009:

• Don't forget to schedule time to explore New Mexico! Contact ABQ Trolley Co. to view the city's sights from an open air trolley. Or you can participate in a tour to historic Santa Fe through Tour New Mexico, Inc.  Both companies are offering special tours for Reform Conference attendees.

October 23, 2009:

• Take a look at the Speaker List to see some of the speakers who you will be able to share information with at the conference.

October 21, 2009:

• The Schedule at a Glance has been updated to include all of the exciting sessions and events happening at the conference.

October 2, 2009:

• Haven't registered yet? Don't wait much longer, the early bird rate is only available for one more week! Visit the Registration page for more information and a link to register.

September 29, 2009:

• Session descriptions for the conference panels are now available to view.  Take a look at the range of topics to be covered during the conference.

September 18, 2009:

• Don't forget the PreConference: Principles and Practices of Harm Reduction Therapy. Register today for the full day training or view more details.

August 25, 2009:

• The Global Drug Policy Reform Program of the Open Society Institute is offering scholarships to cover conference attendance for MA and PhD students of economics.

August 19, 2009:

• The scholarship application has been closed.  If you've applied for a scholarship you will receive an email regarding the decision within the coming weeks.

August 14, 2009:

• Additional scholarship funding has been secured so we are pleased to announce that we will continue to accept scholarship applications. 

August 6, 2009:

• There's still time to nominate a friend or colleague for an achievement award; but hurry, nominations are due this Friday, August 7.

July 30, 2009:

• Principles and Practices of Harm Reduction Therapy, a full day PreConference training has been added to our programming. View the description and cost or register today.

July 29, 2009:

• Scholarship funds are still available to support attendee registration rates, lodging or travel expenses. If you're interested, you've got to move quick; there's only two weeks left to complete a scholarship application.

July 24, 2009:

• Share information with attendees at the conference through an exhibit booth.  Visit the exhibitors page to download the information packet and apply online.

July 16, 2009:

• Want to share information about the event?  Download the Quick Reference Sheet with important deadlines and contact information.

July 15, 2009:

• Want to chat with others about the event? Visit the DPA Discussion Forum for the 2009 Conference.

July 10, 2009:

• Are four or more individuals from your organization planning to attend?  Take advantage of the group rate and receive a discount.  Download the group payment form and submit it prior to registering to be eligible.

July 5, 2009:

• There's still time to nominate a friend or colleague for an Achievement Award in drug policy reform. Download the Call for Nominations and submit your nomination before August 7, 2009.

June 19, 2009:

• Registration is now open.  You can register online to secure your spot immediately or complete the registration form and fax or mail it in.

June 10, 2009:

• Registration is almost open, are you ready? Take a look at what you'll need to know in order to register.

June 8, 2009:

• Need to reserve a room?  The Hyatt Regency has offered a special room rate, read about it, and all that Albuquerque has to offer, on the Travel and Hotel page.
• Find out details about how you can take advantage of free downtown transportation.
• View what previous attendees have said about the event.

June 5, 2009:

• Are you interested in submitting a proposal for a session? View the Call for Proposals page for submission guidelines.
• If you plan on applying for a scholarship, review the application questions so you are prepared when it is available.
• Don't forget to tell your friends and colleagues about the event.
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June 2, 2009:

• Do you know someone who is responsible for outstanding drug policy reform work? More details about the Achievement Awards are now available and the Call for Nominations is now open.

• Find out how you can get involved with the conference, download the Sponsorship Packet to become a sponsor, exhibitor, advertiser or partner.
• View the Schedule at a Glance for times of this year's event.