We're very much the same in that regard. I used to be much more active regarding reforming drug policy, particularly as related to the criminal justice system and prison. Got to work on the effort seeking to correct the crack/powder cocaine sentencing disparity, which was awesome even if it didn't end up as well as I'd have liked. That was with ABWF (CT).
These days I'm much more interested in reforming the treatment industry. It's a lot easier to work on I've found. I got burnt out on the social justice front, and there is no way I'm going to practice law now. With the perspective gained it's much easier for me to stay balanced on the treatment front.
Anyways, I'm glad you're aware of how it affects you as well. Have you ever heard of Efficacy, or Cliff Thornton's effort? Got to meet him in college before I new better, and actually passed up the offer to work with him. I kick myself for that now I know better, oh man. He's a fucking hero though regarding drug policy reform. See
http://www.efficacy-online.org/. I mean, he introduced me to the idea of: The War on Drugs is a War on Justice, Race, Class, Public Health, Addicts, Taxpayers, Science, Compassion, Democracy, Marijuana, Civil Liberties, Higher Education, Prevention, Industrial Hemp, Truth, Reason, Environment, etc. etc. How dope is that?
If you're interested in what I mentioned later on lemme know. I'd be happy to work with you on such an effort for BL.