Kevin · [email protected]

August 1, 2020 at 7:40 PM

FWD: We are going to put to bed the myth that marijuana legalization hasn't led to higher youth use...

Dear Friend,  As I am sure you know, there are many myths that are being perpetuated by the marijuana industry and its supporters when it comes to how legalization and commercialization affect youth use of the drug.  This is why I am so looking forward to next week's webinar with my good …

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July 31, 2020 at 4:22 PM

U.S. House Passes Spending Bill Loaded with Big Pot Giveaways

Dr. Kevin Sabet Issues Statement on House Appropriations Bill For Immediate Release: July 31st, 2020 U.S. House Passes Spending Bill Loaded with Big …

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July 30, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Don't Miss Out on Our Next Webinar: Marijuana Legalization -- The Impact on Youth

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Presented by Dr. Kevin Sabet, and Luke Niforatos Topic:  Marijuana Legalization: The Impact on Youth Date: Friday, August 7th, 1:00 PM ET $39.00 per person.  Click here to register **Deadline to Register: August 7th, 12:00 PM Eastern** Pl…

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July 27, 2020 at 2:35 PM

House votes this week on bill loaded with Big Pot giveaways

Take Action Now! Dear friend, The U.S. House will vote THIS WEEK on a must-pass government funding bill. Pro-pot representatives have included language and amendments that would tie the…

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July 25, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Don't Miss Out on Our Next Webinar: Marijuana Legalization -- The Impact on Youth

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Presented by Dr. Kevin Sabet, and Luke Niforatos Topic:  Marijuana Legalization: The Impact on Youth Date: Friday, August 7th, 1:00 PM ET $39.00 per person.  Click here to register **Deadline to Register: August 7th, 12:00 PM Eastern** Pl…

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July 23, 2020 at 7:07 PM

House votes next week on bill loaded with Big Pot giveaways

Take Action Now! Dear friend, The U.S. House will vote next week on a must-pass government funding bill. Pro-pot representatives have included language and amendments that would tie the h…

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July 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM

New Study: Marijuana Legalization and Normalization is Reversing Decades of Declines in Youth Marijuana Use

For Immediate Release: July 21st, 2020 New Study: Marijuana Legalization and Normalization is Reversing Decades of Declines in Youth Marijuana Use …

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July 15, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Nation’s Largest Marijuana Policy Group Launches #DecriminalizeDontLegalize Campaign

For Immediate Release: July 15th, 2020 Nation’s Largest Marijuana Policy Group Partners with Social Justice Organizations to Launch #DecriminalizeDo…

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  Kevin · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 2:55 PM

FWD: Are you ready to learn from a world-renowned researcher? I am...

Dear Friend,  Im looking forward to this week's webinar with Dr. Marilyn Huestis, a member of our advisory board, a world-renowned expert, and a good friend. This webinar will be very illuminating as we will dive headfirst into the science behind marijuana impaired driving and come to a b…

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July 14, 2020 at 12:45 PM

Diverse Group of Top Researchers and Scientists Send Joe Biden Letter Commending Pro-Science Stance on Marijuana Policy

For Immediate Release: July 14th, 2020 Diverse Group of Top Researchers and Scientists Send Joe Biden Letter Commending Pro-Science Stance on Mariju…

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July 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM

July 16th Webinar with World Renowned Researcher, Dr. Marilyn Huestis

Register Today!  REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Topic: Marijuana-Impaired Driving An Important Public Health Concern Presented by Dr. Marilyn Huestis & Dr. Kevin Sabet Date: Thursday, July 16th, 1:00 PM ET…

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July 6, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Senate is drafting next COVID-19 aid bill

Tell them to reject the Pot Lobby! Dear friend, As you know, the marijuana industry has been desperately fighting to use the COVID-19 pandemic to its advantage. While Big Pot's army of lob…

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July 2, 2020 at 6:55 PM

July 16th Webinar with World Renowned Researcher, Dr. Marilyn Huestis

Register Today!  REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Topic: Marijuana-Impaired Driving An Important Public Health Concern Presented by Dr. Marilyn Huestis & Dr. Kevin Sabet Date: Thursday, July 16th, 1:00 PM ET…

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June 26, 2020 at 6:03 PM

TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT: International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking

Dear Friend,  As you may know, today is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.    Since 1987, this United Nations commemoration has been used as a rallying cry for those of us working towards a drug-free society-and I can't think of a bet…

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June 23, 2020 at 1:11 PM

Additional 6,800 People Would Die Each Year Due to Traffic Fatalities With Federal Legalization, Researchers Say

For Immediate Release: June 23rd, 2020 Additional 6,800 People Would Die Each Year Due to Traffic Fatalities With Federal Legalization, Researchers …

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  Kevin · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 2:53 PM

FWD: I'm looking forward to next week's webinar -- Will you be joining us?

Dear Friend,  Im looking forward to this week's webinar with Dr. Aaron Weiner, a member of our advisory board and a good friend. This webinar will be very illuminating as we will dive headfirst into the science behind today's marijuana -- which of course is now much stronger than we've ev…

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June 19, 2020 at 6:42 PM

New Report: California Regulations Fail to Protect Youth From Marijuana Industry

For Immediate Release: June 19th, 2020 New Report: California Regulations Fail to Protect Youth From Marijuana Industry …

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June 12, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Register Today for the June 26th Webinar - Changing Paradigms in Drug Policy

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Topic: Changing Paradigms in Drug Policy -- Commercialization of Marijuana Presented by Dr. Aaron Weiner & Dr. Kevin Sabet Date: Friday, June 26th, 1:00 PM ET $29.00 per person.  Click here to register **Deadline to Register: June 26th, 1…

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June 8, 2020 at 1:15 PM

New Resources Available to Pushback on the "Legalization for Revenue" Argument

Dear friend, I hope this email find you and your family well.  As you know — and as we have pointed out repeatedly — the marijuana industry never shies away from trying to use a crisis to its advantage. The COVID-19…

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June 5, 2020 at 5:40 PM

*June 11th Webinar Rescheduled to June 26th*

Dear Friend, We are very excited for the upcoming webinar featuring Dr. Aaron Weiner and Dr. Kevin Sabet highlighted in the email below.  However, we regret to inform you that we must reschedule the webinar to take place on Friday, June 26th at 1:00 PM Eastern.  And if you haven't regist…

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May 26, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Don't Miss Out on Our Next Webinar: Changing Paradigms in Drug Policy: Commercialization of Marijuana

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Topic: Changing Paradigms in Drug Policy -- Commercialization of Marijuana Presented by Dr. Aaron Weiner Date: Thursday, June 11th, 1:00 PM ET $29.00 per person.  Click here to register **Deadline to Register: June 11th, 12:00 PM Eastern** …

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May 20, 2020 at 9:31 PM

NEW VIDEO: #NotEssential

Take Action Now! Dear friend, As you know, the United States House of Representatives recently passed a massive bill in a further round of aid related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tucked away in this bill was the "SAFE…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 4:25 PM

FWD: Don't Miss Out on Our Next Webinar: Effective Messaging on Marijuana

Dear friend, I wanted to be sure you saw this email we sent out earlier about our upcoming webinar. We have worked diligently over the last few years to develop a winning message when it comes to pushing back and defeating marijuana legalization efforts and we want to share that message wi…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

May 9, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Don't Miss Out on Our Next Webinar: Effective Messaging on Marijuana

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Presented by Dr. Kevin Sabet, Luke Niforatos, Garth Van Meter, and Colton Grace Topic: Effective Messaging on Marijuana: Tailoring Your Message to Your Audience Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:00 PM ET $29.00 per person.  Click here to register …

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May 6, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Don't Miss Out on Our Next Webinar: Effective Messaging on Marijuana

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Presented by Dr. Kevin Sabet, Luke Niforatos, Garth Van Meter, and Colton Grace Topic: Effective Messaging on Marijuana: Tailoring Your Message to Your Audience Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 1:00 PM ET $29.00 per person.  Click here to register …

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 12:09 PM

On this #GivingTuesdayNow, DOUBLE your impact in the fight against Big Pot

Dear Friend,  First I'd like to thank you for all the support you've given us here at SAM over the years. Thanks to your help, we've been extremely successful over the last year. On this #GivingTuesdayNow, would you consider helping to keep our momentum going with…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Here's a quick rundown of the latest development, studies, and opinion pieces

Summary of SAM News   Action Needed May 2020 After taking in at least $120,000 in pot industry donations, Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado introduced a bill that would give a taxpayer-funded bailout to pot businesses in the midst of a pandemic. Click…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 2:36 PM

FWD: Will We See You on Friday?

Dear friend,    I wanted to make sure you saw this email we sent out earlier about our upcoming webinar.  Communities are ground zero in our desire to prevent the commercialization and normalization of today's high potent marijuana. Pushing back on the marijuana industry at the local level…

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April 29, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Pot industry darlings in Congress introduce bill to 'bailout' Big Pot

Take Action Now! Dear friend, As you know, the pot industry is engaging in a full-court-press effort to get a taxpayer-funded bailout from Congress under the next round of COVID-19 stimulus …

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April 25, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Don't Miss Out on Our Next Webinar: Using Local Control to Push Back on the Marijuana Industry

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Presented by Dr. Kevin Sabet and Dana Stevens Topic: Using Local Control to Push Back on the Marijuana Industry Date: Friday, May 1st, 1:00 PM ET $29.00 per person. Click here to register **Deadline to Register: May 1st, 12:00 PM Eastern** …

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April 22, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Big Pot Denied Bailout in Latest COVID Stimulus Bill

Keep up the pressure! Dear friend, For the last two weeks, we have been raising the alarm over the fact that Big Marijuana was pushing to receive a taxpayer-funded bailout in the upcoming “P…

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April 22, 2020 at 3:12 PM

Sign Up Today for our Next Webinar: Using Local Control to Push Back on the Marijuana Industry

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Presented by Dr. Kevin Sabet and Dana Stevens Topic: Using Local Control to Push Back on the Marijuana Industry Date: Friday, May 1st, 1:00 PM ET $29.00 per person. Click here to register **Deadline to Register: May 1st, 12:00 PM Eastern** …

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April 20, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Here are some ways you can push back on Big Pot on 4/20

Dear Friend,  As you may know, today is 4/20, the unofficial "marijuana holiday." Many pro-legalization groups are using today to promote the use of today's highly potent marijuana products - which many public health experts have pointed out could exacerbate issues wit…

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April 17, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Big Pot Has Bragged About Profits - Now They Want a Taxpayer Bailout

Tell Congress: No Big Pot Bailout Dear friend, There’s an old saying, “never let a crisis go to waste.” No one has taken this statement more to heart than the marijuana industry.  As you w…

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April 15, 2020 at 3:58 PM

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TODAY AT 5PM Eastern -- Sign Up Today for our Next Free Webinar: Effective Federal Issue Advocacy

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT FREE WEBINAR DEADLINE TO REGISTER: ***TODAY AT 5:00PM*** Topic: Effective Federal Issue Advocacy Date: Friday, April 17th, 1:00 PM Eastern Garth Van Meter, a veteran of several Congressional offices and Vice President of Government Affairs for SAM, …

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April 10, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Two New Studies Add to Body of Evidence of Marijuana Commercialization's Harms

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2020 Two New Studies Add to Body of Evidence of Marijuana Commercialization's Harms …

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April 9, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Sign Up Today for our Next Free Webinar: Effective Issue Advocacy

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT FREE WEBINAR Friday, April 17th, 1:00 PM Eastern Topic: Effective Issue Advocacy Garth Van Meter, a veteran of several Congressional offices and Vice President of Government Affairs for SAM, will share an insider view on how to be most effective when …

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April 3, 2020 at 3:12 PM

DEADLINE TODAY, 5PM EASTERN: Attend SAM's Free Social Justice Webinar

SAM WEBINAR SERIES TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 10:00AM Eastern Topic: Social Justice Issues Related to Marijuana The marijuana lobbyist argues marijuana legalization will resolve many social justice issues -- but by virtually ever measure, these promises are vastly unfulfilled. SAM…

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March 31, 2020 at 7:14 PM

BIG VICTORY: We kept marijuana legalization out of the New York budget!

Dear Friend,  For two years now, we have led the charge against marijuana legalization in New York State.  Over the last few months, we have helped thousands of New Yorkers in raise their voice in opposition to passing marijuana commercialization through the budget pro…

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March 27, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Attend SAM's Free Social Justice Webinar - Tuesday, April 7th

SAM WEBINAR SERIES TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 10:00AM Topic: Social Justice Issues Related to Marijuana The marijuana lobbyist argues marijuana legalization will resolve many social justice issues -- but by virtually ever measure, these promises are vastly unfulfilled. SAM present…

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March 25, 2020 at 2:32 PM

SAM Announces Local Control Resource Center to Aid Nationwide Pushback on Marijuana Commercialization

For Immediate Release: March 25, 2020 SAM Announces Local Control Resource Center to Aid Nationwide Pushback on Marijuana Commercialization …

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March 23, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Public Health Group Calls on State Governors to Close Marijuana Stores to Mitigate COVID-19 Harms

For Immediate Release: March 23, 2020 Public Health Group Calls on State Governors to Close Marijuana Stores to Mitigate COVID-19 Harms …

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March 18, 2020 at 1:25 PM

As if you needed another reason to oppose marijuana commercialization...

Dear Friend, As if one needed another reason to stand against marijuana commercialization, a recent study published in the journal Addicti…

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March 12, 2020 at 10:08 PM

SAM Statement on COVID-19

Dear Friend,  The marijuana industry has taken the extraordinary step of exploiting the current COVID-19 crisis for its own ends. We felt compelled to set the record straight and, in cooperation with health authorities, release the following guidance on COVID-19 and mari…

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March 10, 2020 at 12:49 PM

Why the Facts Are On Your Side

Dear Friend,  The marijuana industry distorts the truths about marijuana legalization to advance their commercial interests. But the facts are that marijuana legalization is threatening public health and safety across the country: Youth marijuana use is climbing;Mariju…

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March 5, 2020 at 3:53 PM

U.S. Surgeon General To Headline SAM Summit in Nashville

2020 SAM Summit Confirmed: VADM Jerome M. Adams, MD, MPH U.S. Surgeon General   April 16, 2020    Register Here SAM is proud to announce that VADM Jerome M. Adams, MD, MPH, the U.S. Surgeon General, will be speaking at the 7th Annual SAM Summit in Nashville, TN.  …

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February 29, 2020 at 2:23 PM

Do You Know Crime Rates Are Rising in States with Legal Pot?

Dear Friend,  Colorado's crime rate has increased 11 times faster than the crime rates in the 30 largest U.S. cities over the last several years. This is just one of the disturbing trends that SAM is tracking in states across the country that have legalized marijuan…

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February 25, 2020 at 6:01 PM

BREAKING: SAM Launches New Resource Exposing Addiction Investments in Big Marijuana

For Immediate Release: February 25, 2020 ‌ ‌ ‌ BREAKING: SAM Launches New Resource Exposing Addiction Investments in Big Mariju…

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February 18, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Did You Know Youth THC Vaping Has Increased 63 Percent?

Dear Friend,  Last year's vaping deaths pointed to the growing risk of high-potency THC vapes to the health of our youth. In fact, THC vaping by high school students has increased significantly over the last several years in states with legalized marijuana.  This is ju…

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February 13, 2020 at 1:36 PM

HUGE NEWS: We Won in New Mexico!

‌ ‌ ‌ Dear friend,  At the beginning of this year, Big Pot was ready to shake off the litany of defeats it had been han…

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