SSDP Archives – The College View

The return of the white Celtic Tiger

November 14, 2018

The use of party drugs is as rampant as it was during the boom years.

Significant increase in illegal online purchasing of cannabis

April 4, 2018

There has been a significant increase in the illegal purchase of cannabis online, especially among third level students internationally, a researcher has found.

DCU SSDP to host annual national conference

March 8, 2017

The 4th Annual National Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Conference will be held in DCU for the first time, on March 11th.

SSDP welcome report providing access to cannabis for certain conditions

February 22, 2017

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that a report recommending access to cannabis products for certain conditions will be implemented.

SSDP launches new “Sesh Safe” campaign

November 30, 2016

DCUStudents for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) launched their new project, SeshSafe, on Monday 21st of August, which aims to introduce drug testing kits, tools and skills for student drug safety and education.

Cannabis referendum results deemed unconstitutional

April 6, 2016

Katie O’Neill reveals why the results of the referendum on cannabis legalisation were not announced as scheduled this evening as planned.

No official opposition to cannabis referendum

April 6, 2016

No student or group has registered as opposing the passing of the referendum which will mandate the DCU Students’ Union to support and campaign for the legalisation of cannabis. Students will be asked to vote

Drugs minister calls for decriminalisation

December 2, 2015

Dyas said one of the main discussions people should have on the issue should be the reasons why people become addicted to something, regardless of what kind of addiction it is. “Whether your addiction is watching six boxsets of Game of Thrones, or injecting heroin into your eyeball, it’s the reasons why you’re doing it,” she said.