Dear Friend,

Thanksgiving may be behind us, but we here at Smart Approaches to Marijuana still have so much to be thankful for. Our recent victories on election day have provided a beacon of hope for so many, but the work continues. For example, today is the start of the DEA marijuana rescheduling hearing, something we have spent years preparing for. Despite being attacked by the industry for our work, we will never give up.

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a national day of doing good and showing support for causes you believe in. We ask that you show your belief in us by making a gift to help us continue to push back against marijuana use. 

Our work is changing hearts and minds across our nation as we work to fight the misinformation peddled by Big Marijuana. Not only are we educating leaders, we’re also elevating the stories of families who have been impacted by marijuana use.

Please take a moment and listen to this story from Kelly Turner, a mother who nearly lost her son to a single dose of Delta-8 THC. 

Marijuana is not a harmless drug. It is a dangerous, addictive drug that can forever alter lives. We are dedicated to spreading this message, but we cannot make this happen without you. 

There’s no need to wait until tomorrow. With your help, Kelly’s reality won’t have to be shared by other mothers. You can make a difference. Please give to our work today.

Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) is an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy. We are professionals working in mental health and public health. We are bipartisan. We are medical doctors, lawmakers, treatment providers, preventionists, teachers, law enforcement officers and others who seek a middle road between incarceration and legalization. Our commonsense, third-way approach to marijuana policy is based on reputable science and sound principles of public health and safety.