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March 23, 2022 at 9:21 PM

ACT NOW: The House will vote on the "MORE" Act Next Week

Federal legalization bill is DOA in Senate; Pressure needed Dear friend, Congressional leadership have tentatively scheduled a vote on a bill to legalize marijuana next week. With rising levels of drug use and crime,…

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March 17, 2022 at 11:17 PM

A Response to a Tobacco and Alcohol Industry Funded “Study” of Youth Marijuana Use

How does marijuana legalization affect youth marijuana use? For Immediate Release: March 17th, 2022 ‌ ‌ ‌ New Tobacco and Alcoho…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 3:14 PM

SAM at the UN!

Dr. Sabet addresses the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs Dear John,  Exciting news! This week, SAM CEO Dr. Kevin Sabet will be speaking before member nations of the UN at this year’s session…

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March 11, 2022 at 5:35 PM

We've had some big wins lately

But we still need your help Dear John,  Thanks to your support and the work of countless allies and friends, we have defeated yet another backdoor attempt to commercialize marijuana.    A b…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 3:53 PM

BREAKING: Marijuana legalization defeated in SD, VA today

Public Health wins again Dear Friend,  Today, thanks to your support and the work of countless allies and friends, we defeated marijuana legalization in Virginia and South Dakota. At the end of the day, it came down to…

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February 18, 2022 at 6:26 PM

Here's What We've Been Up To in 2022

A brief rundown of marijuana news, research highlights, and our April SAM Summit! SAM Newsletter Update A brief rundown of marijuana news, research highlights, and SAM events so far in…

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February 17, 2022 at 6:08 PM

SAM Assisted Colorado Marijuana Reform Law Pushing Bad Faith Actors Out of Industry

SAM Assisted Colorado Marijuana Reform Law Pushing Bad Faith Actors Out of Industry Last year, we worked with a statewide coalition of allies and the Colora…

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February 11, 2022 at 6:17 PM

ICYMI: Nation's Top Doctor Warns of Addiction, Health Dangers from Youth Marijuana Use

ICYMI: Nation's Top Doctor Warns of Addiction, Health Dangers from Youth Marijuana Use This week at a Senate hearing, the nation's top doctor, Surgeon Gene…

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February 8, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Here's What We've Been Up To!

SAM State and Local Leadership Update SAM remains active in more than three dozen states, in addition to our work federally (chec…

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February 4, 2022 at 1:35 PM

Pro-Pot Lawmakers Trying to Pass Marijuana Banking in America COMPETES Act

Dear Friend,  As you know, the pot industry, its lobbyists, and pro-weed lawmakers are willing to do anything to pass bills to further the addiction-for-profit model. They have tried to attach such bills to any and eve…

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  SAM · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Next Webinar: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy & Dr. Nora Volkow

Register today! Presented by Dear friend, Please join the January 28, 2022, SAM webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET with former Congressman and the founder of The Kennedy Forum, Patrick J. Ke…

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  SAM · [email protected]

January 24, 2022 at 6:55 PM

Next Webinar: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy & Dr. Nora Volkow

Register today! Dear friend, Please join the January 28, 2022, SAM webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET with former Congressman and the founder of The Kennedy Forum, Patrick J. Kennedy, and the Director of the National Institute on Dr…

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January 22, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Next Webinar: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy & Dr. Nora Volkow

Register today! Dear friend, Please join the January 28, 2022, SAM webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET with former Congressman and the founder of The Kennedy Forum, Patrick J. Kennedy, and the Director of the National Institute on Dr…

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January 19, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Next Webinar: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy & Dr. Nora Volkow

Register today! Dear friend, Please join the January 28, 2022, SAM webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET with former Congressman and the founder of The Kennedy Forum, Patrick J. Kennedy, and the Director of the National Institute on Dr…

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January 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Next Webinar: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy & Dr. Nora Volkow

Register today! Dear friend, Please join the January 28, 2022, SAM webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET with former Congressman and the founder of The Kennedy Forum, Patrick J. Kennedy, and the Director of the National Institute on Dr…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 11:01 AM

New Poll Finds 62% of Americans Favor Marijuana Policies Other Than Legalization

For Immediate Release: January 12, 2022 BREAKING: New Poll Finds 62% of Americans Favor Marijuana Policies Other Than Legalization …

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  Kevin A. Sabet · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 7:11 PM

TODAY--> You Can Make a Huge Difference

On the last day of the year, consider helping us. Dear Friends of SAM, Today marks the end of a banner year for us at SAM. Against all odds we stopped not only federal drug legalization but also financial system acces…

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  Kevin A. Sabet · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 1:01 AM

You help us save lives.

Here's how you can continue to support our efforts Dear Friends of SAM, As we enter 2022, and so many of us are not celebrating with our friends and family as we would in better times, I am especially grateful for yo…

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December 27, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Council on Criminal Justice Elects SAM President Dr. Kevin Sabet as Member

For Immediate Release: December 27, 2021 Council on Criminal Justice Elects SAM President Dr. Kevin Sabet as Member …

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December 20, 2021 at 4:27 PM

In Case You Missed It: Cartels Moving to California to Profit from Lucrative Black Market

For Immediate Release: December 20th, 2021 Cartels Moving to California to Profit from Lucrative Black Market, New Article Shows …

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December 16, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Next Webinar: Youth and Cannabis Use Disorder

Register today! Dear friend, Please join Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at SAMHSA, Tom Coderre, Seattle Children's Hospital Department of Pediatrics Chair, Dr. Leslie Wal…

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December 15, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Marijuana Use Increasing Despite Drug Use Decreasing

For Immediate Release: December 15, 2021 Annual Youth Drug Use Survey Funded by NIH Finds Youth Marijuana Use Stubbornly High Marijuana is the onl…

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 8:10 PM

We did it! No "SAFE" Banking in the NDAA

Thank you! For Immediate Release: December 7, 2021 "SAFE" Banking Act Excluded from NDAA Bill (Alexand…

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December 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Contact your senators now!

Dear Friend,  As you know, the SAFE Banking Act — a bill to allow the pot industry access to the U.S. financial system and billions of dollars in institutional investment from the likes of Big Tobacco, Big Alcohol, an…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 3:01 PM

SAM Summit Call for Presentation 2022

SAVE THE DATE!   Registration is now open for the 10th Annual SAM Summit taking place in Atlanta, GA alongside the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit.   This is the perfect option for intereste…

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December 2, 2021 at 5:54 PM

Next Webinar: Youth and Cannabis Use Disorder

Register today! Dear friend, Please join Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at SAMHSA, Tom Coderre, Seattle Children's Hospital Department of Pediatrics Chair, Dr. Leslie Wal…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 12:20 PM

This Giving Tuesday, support public health and safety

Dear friend, Let's be frank. SAM is the “little engine that could" that fights every day to safeguard public health and prevent another Big Tobacco. Faced with innumerable odds – a massive, multi-billion dollar addict…

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Contact your senators now!

Dear Friend,  As you know, the SAFE Banking Act — a bill to allow the pot industry access to the U.S. financial system and billions of dollars in institutional investment from the likes of Big Tobacco, Big Alcohol, an…

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November 24, 2021 at 5:13 PM

South Dakota Supreme Court Rules Recreational Marijuana Unconstitutional

For Immediate Release: November 24th, 2021 South Dakota Supreme Court Rules Recreational Marijuana Unconstitutional …

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 2:01 PM

The Weed Papers: Proof that Big Marijuana is Big Tobacco 2.0

Dear Friend,   Earlier this month, we learned of the biggest development in the story about Big Marijuana in years: the uncovering of The Weed Papers. This bombshell story exposed a secret industry presentation detaili…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 3:01 PM

SAM Summit Call for Presentation 2022

SAVE THE DATE!   Registration is now open for the 10th Annual SAM Summit taking place in Atlanta, GA alongside the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit.   This is the perfect option for intereste…

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November 4, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Voters Nationwide Reject Retail Marijuana Sales and Pro-Legalization Incumbents

For Immediate Release: November 4th, 2021 Voters Nationwide Reject Retail Marijuana Sales and Pro-Legalization Incumbents …

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October 29, 2021 at 3:44 PM

SAM CEO Dr. Kevin Sabet Praises Senate Confirmation of New Drug Czar Dr. Rahul Gupta

For Immediate Release: October 29th, 2021 SAM Statement on U.S. Senate Confirmation of Dr. Rahul Gupta as New Head of ONDCP …

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October 22, 2021 at 1:02 PM

State Representatives Receive Patrick J. Kennedy Advocate of the Year Award, Drug Prevention Advocate Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

For Immediate Release: October 22nd, 2021 State Representatives Receive Patrick J. Kennedy Advocate of the Year Award, Drug Prevention Advocate Rece…

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  SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Wanted: A Visionary Chief Development Officer

Dear Friend,   We at Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) are expanding at a record pace and are in need of a visionary Chief Development Officer to lead the development of new corporate, foundation, and private partnerships and m…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 10:28 PM

Free Books & New Podcast!

Dear friend, I had the utmost pleasure to join drug historian Emily Dufton, author of the critically-acclaimed book Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America (Basic Books, 2017) to discuss my own bestseller…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 4:10 PM

One week away...Register now!

Good afternoon, We are officially only one week away from the 2021 Virtual Fall SAM Summit, sponsored by Climb, a gloo engagement solution, Breathe Free Oregon, and D.A.R.E! To the many of you who have already registered: tha…

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 7:50 PM

Contact your senators now!

Dear Friend,  As you know, the SAFE Banking Act — a bill to allow the pot industry access to the U.S. financial system and billions of dollars in institutional investment from the likes of Big Tobacco, Big Alcohol, and…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

October 4, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Will I see you in three weeks?

Good afternoon, We are only a few weeks away from the 2021 Virtual Fall Summit, sponsored by Climb, a gloo engagement solution, Breathe Free Oregon, and D.A.R.E! To the many of you who have already registered: thank you and I…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 12:17 PM

Setting the Record Straight on Youth Marijuana Use

Dear Friend,  You may have seen the usual suspects in the pro-pot blogosphere trumpeting a recent study claiming to find marijuana legalization was not associated with an increase in youth marijuana use. It should be p…

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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 …

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  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…

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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 …

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  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’…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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