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Greetings from Vienna!

SAM’s Executive Vice President Luke Niforatos and I are currently attending the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). The CND is the policymaking body of the United Nations system with prime responsibility for drug-related matters. Luke and I were honored to not only attend, but also speak to the delegates from all over the world.

Luke and I introduced The Hyannis Consensus: Blueprint for Effective Drug Policy ([link removed]) to an international audience. The Hyannis Consensus promotes a culture of prevention and a climate of recovery. Below are photos of us engaging at the session.
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SAM President and CEO Dr. Kevin Sabet addresses the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Austria: ([link removed]) “Our north star must always be to discourage drug use in the first place. We strive for a society free of poverty, conflict, and prejudice—why not free of drugs?” ([link removed])
Watch Dr. Kevin Sabet’s Full Speech Here ([link removed])
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Dr. Kevin Sabet begins the presentation on The Hyannis Consensus
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SAM Executive Vice President Luke Niforatos addresses the United Nations 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs: “Multinational cooperation, as well as leadership in international forums, play central roles in addressing the globalized drug trade.”

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Delegates discuss marijuana’s increasingly stronger potency and potential to induce psychosis
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SAM Executive Vice President Luke Niforatos and SAM President Dr. Kevin Sabet sharing about the extensive collaboration SAM does, including with treatment centers, recovery groups, prevention organizations, law enforcement, medical authorities, volunteer citizens, and business groups
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Dr. Kevin Sabet

CEO and President

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