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November 21, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Pro-Pot Lawmakers Trying to Pass Marijuana Banking

  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 nearly. every avenue possible to try and get these bills signed into law. Now, t…

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November 17, 2022 at 12:52 AM

SAM-Drafted Marijuana Research Bill Passes Congress Today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2022 Contact: Jaime Zerbe (540) 849-0107 [email protected] SAM-Drafted Marijuana Research Bill Passes Congress (Washington, D…

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November 15, 2022 at 7:37 PM

Statement on the Passing of Dr. Mitch Rosenthal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2022 Contact: Jaime Zerbe (540) 849-0107 [email protected] Statement on the Passing of Dr. Mitch Rosenthal In …

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November 9, 2022 at 6:45 AM

Yesterday's election results

Overall, a victory for public health   Dear John, On Tuesday night, 3 out of 5 states rejected legalization, and that's a huge win for communities, public health, and common sense. After months of campaigning, Smart Approaches to Marijuana and our affiliates he…

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October 29, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Here's what we we've been up to this autumn

SAM updates, marijuana news, upcoming events, and research highlights   A brief rundown of marijuana news, research highlights, and SAM events SAM in the News Kevin Sabet on Dr. Phil  SAM Pre…

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October 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Did you see Kevin on Dr. Phil yesterday?

Check out some behind the scenes moments   Dear John,    Earlier this year, Dr. Phil’s team reached out to Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) to inquire about us helping with a show on marijuana. Dr. Phil is the nation’s #1 most-watched daytime talk show, reach…

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October 19, 2022 at 8:22 PM

New resources on how legalization affects your health and safety

Plus tune in to Dr. Phil this Friday   Dear John,    The month of October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month and at SAM we are having a lot of conversations about youth marijuana use. I wanted to share a few videos to help you better discuss this issue. I a…

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October 14, 2022 at 5:43 PM

An update on ballot initiatives

Plus resources to help you push back against legalization   Dear John,    We are going to be honest: several states have ballot initiatives this year to legalize marijuana— and it doesn’t look good. We are being outspent by more than 20 to 1 by an ind…

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October 6, 2022 at 8:08 PM

President Biden Pardons Simple Marijuana Possession Charges, Demonstrates Ability to Reform Without Legalization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2022 Contact: Jaime Zerbe (540) 849-0107 [email protected] President Biden Pardons Simple Marijuana Possession Charges, Demonstrates Ability to Reform W…

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  Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions (FDPS) · [email protected]

September 19, 2022 at 4:08 PM

New National Drug Policy “Think and Do” Tank Forming to Offer Bold Solutions to the Addiction Crisis Facing America

Co-Founded by Patrick Kennedy, Advised by former Principals at HHS, DEA, ONDCP, NYPD, Mercer Consulting, UPS; Experts at NAACP-IL, Harvard, Johns Hopkins FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2022 Contact: Tim Sull…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Exciting News: SAM is Growing!

I wanted you to be one of the first to hear about our new organization     Dear John,  I wanted you to be among the first to hear the good news: the SAM family is growing!    Ten years after launching our small marijuana policy organization—which l…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 3:12 PM

"Did legalizing weed sanction raising demand? Either way, that’s the Midwest reality."

Read the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board's take on legalization   Dear John,  I wanted to share with you one of the most stunning articles published by the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board: "Did legalizing weed sanction raising demand? Either way, that’s the Midwest r…

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August 23, 2022 at 12:02 PM

An update on ballot initiatives

We're working hard to defeat legalization nationwide Dear John,    I want to take a second to update you on the pro-legalization ballot initiatives SAM and our allies are working to defeat in Arkansas, Missouri, and South Dakota.   First, in Arkansas, SAM allie…

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

August 13, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Cannabis Candy? Of course not!

Support a bill that bans marijuana-infused candies Dear friends, We are repeatedly asked "Why doesn't someone do something about the cannabis candy that looks like real branded candy?" Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) …

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August 13, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Here's what we've been up to this summer

SAM updates, marijuana news, upcoming events, and research highlights   SAM Summer Update A brief rundown of marijuana news, research highlights, and SAM events SAM in the News Op-ed by Kevi…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 8:05 PM

SAM recognized as expert during U.S. Senate hearing

Help us continue the fight against legalization!     Dear John, SAM's work leading the charge against marijuana legalization was just recognized by Senators on both sides of the aisle. Yesterday, during a U.S. Senate hearing on marijuana legalization…

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

July 27, 2022 at 3:02 AM

SAM-Drafted Marijuana Research Bill Expected to Pass House Today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2022 Contact: Jaime Zerbe (540) 849-0107 [email protected] SAM-Drafted Marijuana Research Bill Passes House of Representatives (W…

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

July 21, 2022 at 12:18 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 just now. This bill, th…

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July 14, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Check out this interview with Dr. Kevin Sabet!

Dear Friend,  I wanted to quickly share with you the news that Law360 — one of the leading legal news sites — just ran an interview with me entitled "The Opposing View on Cannabis Legalization." Here is an excerpt f…

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  Garrett Stadsvold · [email protected]

July 9, 2022 at 2:02 PM

SAM Recurring Club Membership

Dear friend,   Thank you for your continued support!   Your support has already had a positive impact on Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), helping us advance our mission of promoting a health-first approach to marijuana policy. But the rea…

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July 2, 2022 at 1:56 PM

Join us in DC: Parent Action Network's 1st Annual National Marijuana Symposium

Register today! Dear Friend, If you are concerned about the use and normalization of marijuana, register today to join SAM and our newly announced initiative, Parent Action Networ…

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

July 1, 2022 at 5:14 PM

California Breaks Key Legalization Promise to Bail Out Industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2022   CALIFORNIA BREAKS KEY LEGALIZATION PROMISE TO BAIL OUT INDUSTRY (Sacramento, CA) Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a major marijuana tax cut into law, …

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June 29, 2022 at 8:49 PM

SAM Op-Ed in Wall Street Journal

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 New York City Health Department's "Let…

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June 24, 2022 at 4:34 PM

Register today for Johnny’s Ambassadors Preventing Youth Marijuana Use Conference!

SAM is proud to be a sponsor of Johnny’s Ambassadors Preventing Youth Marijuana Use Conference on July 6th. Register here! FEATURING A FULL DAY OF MARIJUANA EDUCAT…

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June 23, 2022 at 6:14 PM

SAFE Banking Defeated in Congress, Stripped from USICA/COMPETES Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2022 SAFE Banking Defeated in Congress, Stripped from USICA/COMPETES Act Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email (Washi…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 1:16 PM

SAM Defeats Legalization Effort in Congress

Dear Friend, Last week, it was revealed that 48 members of Congress sent a letter to the powerful Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies requestin…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Tell Attorney General Garland to oppose efforts to relax marijuana laws

Share your story Dear Friend, In April, a Congressional hearing was held to investigate the nation’s stance on the enforcement of existing marijuana laws. In a follow-up message, Attorney General Merri…

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  SAM · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Next Webinar: Parent Action Network

Register today! Dear friend, Register today for the June 23, 2022 SAM webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET and learn about our new initiative, Parent Action Network (PAN). There is no charge to register for the webinar. Join Director …

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June 14, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Next Webinar: Parent Action Network

Register today! Dear friend, Register today for the June 23, 2022 SAM webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET and learn about our new initiative, Parent Action Network (PAN). There is no charge to register for the webinar. Join Director …

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June 6, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Next Webinar: Parent Action Network

Register today! Dear friend, Register today for the June 23, 2022 SAM webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET and learn about our new initiative, Parent Action Network (PAN). There is no charge to register for the webinar. Join Director …

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

June 2, 2022 at 8:16 PM

New Federal Data Shows Marijuana is Major Factor in Emergency Department Visits Among Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2nd, 2022 New Federal Data Shows Marijuana is Major Factor in Emergency Department Visits Among Youth (Washington, D.C.) - Earlier this week, preliminary data from the…

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May 27, 2022 at 5:33 PM

BREAKING: New Study Shows Teen Pot Use Up in Legal States

Validating what we've said for a decade NEW STUDY: TEEN USE UP IN LEGAL STATES Study published in Addiction shows rising rates among youth and adults in legal states versus non-legal ones Share This Email…

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May 24, 2022 at 5:11 PM

BREAKING: Delaware's Democratic Governor Vetoes Legalization!

Carney: "I do not believe that promoting or expanding the use of recreational marijuana is in the best interests of the state of Delaware, especially our young people." Marijuana Legalization Vetoed by Delaware's Governor Carney Delaw…

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May 23, 2022 at 11:20 PM

STUDY LINK CORRECTION: Three Major Marijuana Studies You Need to Know About Now

A bombshell dropped over the weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23rd, 2022 Three Large Studies Released This Weekend Prove Marijuana Legalization Is Failing, Poses Danger to Americans Study 1: Largest-Ever Commercial M…

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May 23, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Three Major Marijuana Studies You Need to Know About Now

A bombshell dropped over the weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23rd, 2022 Three Large Studies Released This Weekend Prove Marijuana Legalization Is Failing, Poses Danger to Americans Study 1: Largest-Ever Commercial M…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 10:18 PM

Marijuana Event Held at Children's Museum - Take Action Now

Dear Friend,  On May 12, The Strong National Museum of Play hosted the pro-marijuana conference, CannaBusiness: Capitalizing on the Cannabis Economy. The event was an unmistakable endorsement of recreational marijuan…

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May 19, 2022 at 5:02 PM

TOMORROW! A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy & SAM Quinones

Your last chance to register! A SAM Webinar Series Special Event Hello John, Please join us TOMORROW, May 20, 2022, for a SAM special event beginning at 1 p.m. EST with former Congres…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet, Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Join us this Friday!

A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy & SAM Quinones A SAM Webinar Series Special Event Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw the invitation we sent out last week for our Specia…

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May 14, 2022 at 1:22 PM

Here's what we were up to last month

Marijuana news, research highlights, and a recap of our April SAM Summit! SAM Monthly Update A brief rundown of marijuana news, research highlights, and SAM events SAM in the News …

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 7:26 PM

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

Bill is being negotiated right now 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 t…

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May 11, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Special Event: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy & SAM Quinones

Register today! A SAM Webinar Series Special Event Dear friend, Please join the May 20, 2022, SAM special event beginning at 1 p.m. EST with former Congressman and the founder of The…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet, Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 8:11 PM

Check out my latest monthly column in Newsweek

Don't Downplay the Risks of Rising Teen Marijuana Use Don't Downplay the Risks of Rising Teen Marijuana Use Dear John, This morning Newsweek published my monthly column on the connection between marijuana legalization …

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May 2, 2022 at 4:17 PM

Special Event: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy & SAM Quinones

Register today! A SAM Webinar Series Special Event Dear friend, Please join the May 20, 2022, SAM special event beginning at 1 p.m. EST with former Congressman and the founder of The…

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April 4, 2022 at 11:13 PM

U.S. House Passes Bill Easing Access to Marijuana Research

Notably, policy change comes without need to reschedule marijuana FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4th, 2022 U.S. House Passes SAM-Supported Bill Easing …

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April 2, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Here's what we were up to in March

A brief rundown of marijuana news, research highlights, and updates on our April SAM Summit! SAM March Update A brief rundown of marijuana news, rese…

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April 1, 2022 at 4:42 PM

MORE Act Passes House in Useless Show Vote, Despite Bipartisan Opposition

Bill Faces Zero Support in Senate & White House FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1st, 2022 MORE Act Passes House in Useless Show Vote, But Support Dw…

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

April 1, 2022 at 1:54 PM

TODAY: The House will vote on the "MORE" Act

It's not too late to tell your Congressman to vote NO Dear John, Congressional leadership have scheduled a vote on a bill to legalize marijuana today. With rising levels of drug use and crime, this is a bad idea at a…

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March 30, 2022 at 9:37 PM

Statement on U.S. House Rules Committee Passage of MORE Act

14 SAM-Supported Amendments to Legalization Bill Introduced During Debate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30th, 2022 Statement on Rules Committee Passage…

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March 28, 2022 at 5:36 PM

President Biden’s 2023 Budget Rejects Marijuana Commercialization

A huge win for public health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28th, 2022 President Biden’s 2023 Budget Rejects Marijuana Commercialization …

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March 25, 2022 at 3:10 AM

U.S. Senate Passes Bill Easing Access to Marijuana Research

Notably, policy change comes without need to reschedule marijuana FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24th, 2022 U.S. Senate Passes SAM-Supported Bill Easin…

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