But as a starter, here's a bit about who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved today: 

We are the leading national, non-partisan, non-profit alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy. We were founded in 2013 by former Democratic U.S. Congressman Patrick Kennedy, former George W. Bush administration official and Republican pundit David Frum, and Dr. Kevin A. Sabet, drug policy advisor to three U.S. administrations.

We are professionals working in mental health and public health, medical doctors, lawmakers, treatment providers, prevention professionals, teachers, law enforcement officers, and others who want to let science set marijuana policy and find sensible solutions. 

History and science show us that neither mass incarceration of users nor legalization are solutions. What does work are public health and justice systems that do not demonize marijuana use or use incarceration as a solution for drug abuse, but also steer problem users towards treatment and recovery options, with the objective of minimizing drug use.

We are also at the front lines of fighting the next Big Tobacco-the marijuana industry. As we speak, the marijuana industry is busy buying lawyers, lobbyists, and marketers to push kid-friendly pot products, advertise pot on TV and radio, and overturn secondhand smoking laws to let people smoke pot in restaurants and other public places. 

In fact, the marijuana lobby has started  taking money directly from the tobacco industry, including the parent company that owned the famous Joe Camel cigarette mascot.

As it stands, the marijuana industry is trying to use its political muscle to force Congress to include the industry in the next round of federal stimulus aid. We cannot allow Big Pot, that has been bragging about a vast uptick in sales, to be extended a taxpayer-funded bailout. 

Click here to send your representatives in Congress a message urging them to oppose a vote on a bill to legalize marijuana nationwide.  

SAM has a host of resources to educate you on the public health and safety dangers of legalized pot:

SAM is a 503(c)(3) charitable organization, and your donations are both greatly welcome AND tax-deductible! Just follow this link to donate to SAM's general fund.

Once again, THANK YOU for your interest in our organization!

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Kevin A. Sabet

President, SAM