With so many on-campus organizations, it is nearly impossible for students know of every club. Even further, when a student initially hears about Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), not much is known about the organizations intentions or goals. However, those who find more information will come to realize what it is these individuals do during their weekly meetings and that it does not involve any form of illegal drug use.

SSDP brings together those who are resolute on changing the way society treats substance abuse. Donald Halas, a 7th-semester environmental science and natural resources management major and current president of SSDP, clarifies SSDP as an organization that is working to "completely abolish" the War on Drugs. Previous efforts of the group include advocating for the UConn administration to adopt a Good Samaritan policy, which was enacted last year.

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