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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 8:02 PM

One month out...

Dear Friend, I just wanted to take a second and remind you that as of today we are officially only one month out from the 2021 Virtual Fall Summit, sponsored by Climb, a gloo engagement solution, Breathe Free Oregon, and D.A.R.E! I am excited to …
  SAM Action · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 7:58 PM

FWD: Pro-Pot Lawmakers Trying to Pass Marijuana Banking in Military Spending Bill

SAM ACTION BREAKING NEWS ALERT Dear friend, Just moments ago, the United States House Rules Committee just approved the SAFE Banking Act to move forward as an amendment to the upcoming, must-pass military spending bill. The bill and all of its a…
  SAM Action · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Pro-Pot Lawmakers Trying to Pass Marijuana Banking in Military Spending Bill

Dear Friend,  As you know, the pot industry and its bevy of lobbyists and bought and paid for lawmakers are willing to do anything to pass bills to further its addiction-for-profit model, and have tried to attach such …
  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 12:31 PM

SAM Co-Founder Shares the Truth Outside Pot Shop

Dear Friend,  This past Friday, following a full slate of meetings with officials, SAM co-founder and former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy met with parents and other advocates in Denver to share a simple truth: today’…
  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Hemp Legalization and Delta-8 THC: the next big fight on our hands

Dear Friend,  In 2018, after years of advocacy and grand promises of bumper crops and the creation of the material of the future, hemp was legalized nationwide as a result of a provision in the Farm bill. In the short …
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 3:19 PM

New Colorado Report Shows Marijuana Harms Continue to Mount

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2021 New Colorado Report Shows Marijuana Harms Continue to Mount …
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 8:13 PM

A quick reminder...

Happy Friday! I am dropping you a line to remind you that registrations are now open for the 2021 Virtual Fall Summit, sponsored by Climb, a gloo engagement solution & D.A.R.E. I am excited to see all of you and hear from the excellent slate o…
  Dr. Kevin A. Sabet · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Celebrate Recovery Month!

Dear friend, As you may know, September is National Recovery Month.  Our #RecoveryMonth message is simple: Although marijuana use disorder is real, recovery happens! Some key facts for …
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 9:17 PM

2021 Virtual Fall Summit: Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Dear Friend, As you know, registration is now open for the 2021 Virtual Fall SAM Summit, sponsored by Climb: a gloo engagement solution, & D.A.R.E. We are also proud to announce limited availability for sponsorshi…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 12:04 PM

ICYMI: SAM in the WSJ and other updates

Top News ICYMI: SAM President Kevin Sabet in the Wall Street Journal  In an op-ed published in Wednesday’s print edition of the Wall Street Journ…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action (SAM Action) · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 4:05 PM

SAM Action Partners with National Families in Action to Take on Federal Legalization Bill

Dear friend, We have partnered with National Families in Action in order to help raise awareness on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s bill to legalize marijuana nationwide and cement the marijuana industry in al…
  SAM Action · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 7:29 PM

SAM Op-Eds in Wall Street Journal & Washington Post

Dear Friend,  I wanted to quickly share with you the news that the Wall Street Journal — one of the nation’s largest newspapers — is running a piece I wrote today castigating the recent introduction of the discussio…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Don't Forget to Register for the Fall SAM Summit!

Dear Friend, Registration is now officially open for the 2021 Virtual Fall SAM Summit!  This year’s Fall SAM Summit will be taking place on Friday, October 22nd from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern. R…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action (SAM Action) · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 6:19 PM

URGENT: Altria Lobbying on Federal Legalization Bill This Week

Dear friend, As you know, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently unveiled his bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level.  In meetings with key Senate offices this week, we learned that Altria -- the ma…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 5:06 PM

SAM on CSPAN, CNN, Fox News, and other news you might have missed

Top News SAM Responds to Federal Marijuana Legalization Discussion Draft A much-anticipated discussion draft of a bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level has bee…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Register today for the Fall SAM Summit!

Dear Friend, Registration is now officially open for the 2021 Virtual Fall SAM Summit!  This year’s Fall SAM Summit will be taking place on Friday, October 22nd from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern. R…
  SAM Action · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 3:03 PM

House Spending Bill Loaded Up with Pro-Pot Amendments

Call Your Representative Now! Dear Friend,  In the coming days, the United States House of Representatives will vote on a government spending bill. Votes on amendments to this bill are potentially slated to begin as s…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Masterclass on Marijuana

Dear Friend,  As I told you last week, I had the pleasure of joining C-SPAN's Washington Journal for an hour to discuss the new marijuana legalization bill that has been introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schu…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 8:57 PM

The Today Show, CNN's OutFront, and C-SPAN...Tune In!

Dear Friend,  As I told you earlier, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joined Senators Cory Booker and Ron Wyden to unveil a bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level. This morning, I was interviewed by The To…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action (SAM Action) · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 4:11 PM

URGENT: Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced...TAKE ACTION NOW

Senate Majority Leader Introduces Big Pot Expansion Bill Dear friend, As you may have heard, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled his bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level at a press conference just…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 1:26 PM

Justice Clarence Thomas Marijuana Comments, Delaware and Minnesota Fail to Legalize, and Much More...

Top News About Those Comments from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas... Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a statement this week highl…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 7:05 PM

UN World Drug Report Calls for Global Ban on Marijuana Advertising & THC Potency Caps

For Immediate Release: June 25, 2021 UN World Drug Report Calls for Global Ban on Marijuana Advertising & THC Potency Caps Laments Historical…
  SAM · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Reminder: Smokescreen Webinar: Dr. Kevin Sabet Colorado Lab Whistleblower

Register Today! Dear friend, Mark your calendars and register today for our next webinar, taking place on Friday, June 25 at 2:00 PM Eastern! Join Dr. Kevin Sabet in an exclusive interview with Sarah Urfer, ye…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 9:21 PM

O-NDCP Director, Where Art Thou?

Dear friend,  As you know, 2020 was the worst year on record for drug overdose, with more than 90,000 lives lost to drugs. It’s why I am asking, O-NDCP Director, Where Art Thou? In my latest column for Newsweek, I l…
  SAM · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Smokescreen Webinar: Dr. Kevin Sabet Interviews Colorado Lab Owner

Register Today! Dear friend, Mark your calendars and register today for our next webinar, taking place on Friday, June 25 at 2:00 PM Eastern! Join Dr. Kevin Sabet in an exclusive interview with Sarah Urfer, ye…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 1:24 PM

Here's an update on what we have been up to

Top News BREAKING: Bill to Rein in Colorado Marijuana Industry Unanimously Passes Colorado Senate After being overwhelmingly passed by the Colorad…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 9:13 PM

Breaking News: Colorado Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Overhaul Marijuana Industry

Breaking News Alert BREAKING: Bill to Rein in Colorado Marijuana Industry Unanimously Passes Colorado Senate After being overwhelmingly passed by…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 9:44 PM

Biden-Harris Presidental Budget Request Makes Significant Investments in Combating Addiction Crisis

For Immediate Release: May 28, 2021 Biden-Harris Presidental Budget Request Makes Significant Investments in Combating Addiction Crisis Lends Fur…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 12:41 PM

Here's an update on what we have been up to

Top News SAM-Backed Bill Seeks to Massively Reign In Colorado's Marijuana Industry A new bill has been officially introduced by Colorado House Speaker Alec Garnett …
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Don't Miss This Exclusive Interview

Dear Friend, Don't forget, Thursday at 2:00 PM we will be holding an exclusive interview with Rob Corry, the so-called "Architect" of marijuana legalization in Colorado. You won't want to miss the chance to hear why Rob now reg…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 2:05 PM

“I am able to use heroin responsibly” is not a basis for policy.

Dear Friend, Could marijuana legalization be a gateway to heroin legalization? It appears so. And should we conflate criminal justice reform with legalization? Why not.  That’s certainly what Dr. Carl Hart, a te…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 8:11 PM

Re-Scheduled: Rob Corry & Kevin Sabet Interview

Dear Friend, I just wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know that due to some unforeseen events, we have been forced to move tomorrow's webinar interview with Rob Corry to next Thursday, May 13th at 2:00 PM Eastern. If…
  SAM · [email protected]
May 1, 2021 at 2:25 PM

Smokescreen Webinar: Dr. Kevin Sabet Interviews "Architect of Colorado Marijuana Legalization"

Register Today! Dear friend, In an exclusive, first-ever interview before a live audience, Dr. Kevin Sabet will be joined by Rob Corry, the architect of Amendment 64 that legalized marijuana in Colorado, as he …
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 2:12 PM

You may have missed these in the headlines...

  Upcoming Event Smokescreen Facebook Live Interview Series Be sure to join us today at 2:00 PM Eastern for the latest episode of our Smokescreen Facebook Live Interview Series!  This week, we are pleased to be joined by former United States Attorney for Colorado, Mr. Bob Troyer,…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 8:27 PM

Smokescreen Facebook Live Interview Series Presents: Fmr. US Attorney Bob Troyer

Dear Friend, Please join me this Friday at 2:00 PM Eastern for the next episode of the Smokescreen Facebook Live Interview Series.  For this episode, I am thrilled to announce that I will be joined by former United …
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
April 17, 2021 at 2:06 PM

FWD: We cannot lose sight of our mission

Dear Friend, I know how emails tend to get lost in the mix, so I wanted to forward this to you in order to make sure it stands out. To save you time, I'll recap the main points: Charles Koch and his billions have long been used to sow discord a…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 4:47 PM

4/20 with Patrick and Me

Dear Friend, As I am sure you know, next week is the so-called “marijuana holiday” 4/20.  Coincidentally, many of us in the public health space have held many events in recent years on this day in an attempt to “recl…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 1:06 PM

We cannot lose sight of our mission

Dear Friend, In an email to you last week, I briefly mentioned that a new coalition was being formed by billionaire Charles Koch to push for marijuana legalization in Washington.  While this was but a brief mention, …
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 4:29 PM

You may have missed these in the headlines...

  New York and New Mexico recently saw bills to legalize marijuana be signed into law. SAM led the effort against these bills for three years and will continue to lead efforts to rein in the industry and implement stricter regulations.  Click here for our statement on New York Click her…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 9:36 PM

We cannot lose sight of our mission

Dear Friend, As I am sure you have heard, New York and New Mexico joined the small list of states in the country to commercialize marijuana last week.  To put it frankly, I am disappointed to see this happen. We …
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 2:43 PM

New Study: Secondhand Marijuana Smoke More Hazardous Than Secondhand Tobacco Smoke

For Immediate Release: April 6, 2021 New Study: Secondhand Marijuana Smoke More Hazardous Than Secondhand Tobacco Smoke …
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 4:35 PM

BREAKING: New Study Finds Youth Marijuana Addiction Rate Double Rate of Alcohol & Other Substance Use Disorders

For Immediate Release: March 29, 2021 New Study: Youth Marijuana Addiction Rate Double Rate of Alcohol & Other Substance Use Disorders …
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Don't Miss Our Facebook Live Tomorrow & Register for the SAM Summit!

Dear Friend, We have some exciting events coming up that I want to quickly tell you about. First, tomorrow (Friday, March 26) at 4:00 PM Eastern, we have the third interview in our Facebook Live Interview Series. I w…
  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 4:50 PM

I hope to see you tomorrow!

Hey there, I wanted to drop a quick note to you and make sure you knew about our webinar tomorrow. I'm looking forward to joining our Director of Local Affairs, Dana Stevens, to talk about how folks can pushback on the pot indus…
  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 8:44 PM

“I thought it was a plant. I was wrong.”

Dear Friend, "The industry is really dangerous," Anne now insists. “I never knew it was all about a commodity. I thought it was a plant. I was wrong." I am thrilled to share with you news that Simon and Schuster w…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 7:27 PM

New Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Increased Youth Use in California

For Immediate Release: February 16, 2021 New Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Increased Youth Use in California …
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 11:06 PM

SAM's Bi-Weekly Update

Summary of SAM News   Latest Developments Altria Phillip Morris Officially Lobbying on Marijuana;  SAM Submits FOIA Request to Uncover Depth of Influence on Virginia Marijuana Legalization Proposal On the heels of breaking news that Altria Phillip Morris - the maker of Marlboro c…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 11:29 PM

HUGE: Big Tobacco Giant Altria is Officially Lobbying on Marijuana Commercialization...

Dear friend,  As you know, we have long said the marijuana industry was using the playbook of Big Tobacco to expand its addiction-for-profit scheme.  We’ve exposed this industry and its nefario…
  SAM · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Do you know how to opt-out of legalization?

Also, register today for our 2021 SAM Summit! Dear friend, Please join SAM President Dr. Kevin Sabet and SAM Director of Local Affairs Dana Stevens for the upcoming February 19, 2021 webinar: Using Local Contr…
  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 6:47 PM

New Colorado Report Outlines Drastic Increases in Harms to Public Health & Safety

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2021 New Colorado Report Outlines Drastic Increases in Harms to Public Health & Safety …