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

December 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Celebrating 2023 Achievements and Looking Forward to 2024 - Your Support Matters!

Celebrating 2023 Achievements and Looking Forward to 2024 - Your Support Matters! Reflect on our remarkable achievements in 2023 and join us in shaping a better future in 2024. Your support makes a difference! View this email in your browserGreetings and Happy Holidays,   Looking back on…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana & Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit!

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit! Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserFeatured SpeakersRegister today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit, held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Foru…

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December 23, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit!

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit! Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserFeatured SpeakersRegister today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit, held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Foru…

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December 22, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Friday Fact: Young Adults Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana and Alcohol

Friday Fact: Young Adults Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana and Alcohol Discover the latest statistics on marijuana and alcohol DUI rates among young adults in 2022 in our Friday Fact. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website…

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December 20, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit!

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit! Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserFeatured SpeakersRegister today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit, held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Foru…

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December 16, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit!

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit! Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserFeatured SpeakersWe are less than two months away from the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit, held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual Natio…

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December 15, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Friday Fact: Cannabis Use Disorder Up by 13.89% Since 2021

Friday Fact: Cannabis Use Disorder Up by 13.89% Since 2021 Over 18.9M Americans hit by Cannabis Disorder in '22. Explore the health impact in our Friday Fact. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for more news.This is The Drug R…

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December 15, 2023 at 1:04 PM

Friday Fact: Cannabis Use Disorder Up by 329% Since 2018

Friday Fact: Cannabis Use Disorder Up by 329% Since 2018 Over 18.9M Americans hit by Cannabis Disorder in '22. Explore the health impact in our Friday Fact. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for more news.This is The Drug Rep…

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December 14, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit!

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit! Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserFeatured SpeakersWe are less than two months away from the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit, held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual Natio…

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM

JUST CONFIRMED: Sam Quinones to speak at the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit

JUST CONFIRMED: Sam Quinones to speak at the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserJust Confirmed! Sam QuinonesJournalist, storyteller, former LA Times reporter, and author of four acclaimed books of narr…

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

December 8, 2023 at 5:03 PM

Friday Fact: Michigan's THC Crisis - Road Safety & Health Alert

Friday Fact: Michigan's THC Crisis - Road Safety & Health Alert Explore Michigan's THC crisis: key insights into its impact on road safety and health issues in our Friday Fact. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for more n…

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December 8, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy summit!

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy summit! Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserWe are less than two months away from the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit, held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Fo…

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December 6, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy summit!

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy summit! Submit presentations before tomorrow's deadline! View this email in your browserWe are less than two months away from the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit, held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Forum at t…

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December 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Register today for our annual summit!

Register today for our annual summit! Presented in partnership with CADCA View this email in your browserWe are two months away from the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit, held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Forum at the Gaylord National Resort & Conventio…

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

December 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Friday Fact: Violent Crime Spikes After Marijuana Legalization in Four States

Friday Fact: Violent Crime Spikes After Marijuana Legalization in Four States Explore the impact of marijuana legalization on violent crime rates in four states in this week's Friday Fact. View this email in your browserReceived this email from a friend? Sign up here! This is The Drug R…

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

November 29, 2023 at 6:03 PM

EXTENDED: Donor Match Deadline Til Tonight!

EXTENDED: Donor Match Deadline Til Tonight! Extend your Giving Tuesday generosity and help us create safer communities with your matched donation! View this email in your browserDear Friends and Supporters,  I am truly humbled by the support we received yesterday. It is days like this th…

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

November 28, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Thanks to your support

Thanks to your support Contribute toward our million dollar match today View this email in your browserDear Friend, Today is Giving Tuesday, and thanks to a very generous donor your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000,000.With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, I…

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

November 27, 2023 at 1:04 PM

Thankful for your generosity

Thankful for your generosity Contribute toward our million dollar match today View this email in your browserDear Friend, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and thanks to a very generous donor your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000,000.  Your gift today will have twice t…

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

November 24, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Introducing Our First Friday Fact: Rising THC Levels in Marijuana 🌿

Introducing Our First Friday Fact: Rising THC Levels in Marijuana 🌿 Stay Informed: Uncovering the Surge in THC Levels View this email in your browserThis is The Drug Report’s Friday Fact report: Marijuana Flower Potency ForecastReport Highlights:Actual vs. Predicted THC Percentage: Our r…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Register today for our annual summit!

Register today for our annual summit! Presented in partnership with CADCA View this email in your browserWe are less than three months away from the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Forum at the Gaylord National Resort &…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Register today for our annual summit!

Register today for our annual summit! Presented in partnership with CADCA View this email in your browserWe are less than three months away from the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Forum at the Gaylord National Resort &…

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November 10, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit!

Register today for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit! Presented in partnership with CADCA View this email in your browserRegistration is open for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Forum at the Gaylord National Resort …

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November 9, 2023 at 9:58 PM

A helpful guide for your legislators

A helpful guide for your legislators Plus an update on our work in Ohio View this email in your browserDear Friend, Although most state legislatures are out of session, legislatures will be reconvening in the coming months and THC will on the docket. If you are in a state with any form o…

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

November 8, 2023 at 6:01 PM

What's happening now in Ohio

What's happening now in Ohio We need your help to curb marijuana commercialization View this email in your browserDear Friend, As you may know, the marijuana industry spent millions to legalize marijuana in Ohio through Issue 2 and spread enough misinformation about the drug to get it co…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana and Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Join us LIVE this Thursday at noon for a discussion with drug policy leaders

Featuring fmr. Congressman Patrick Kennedy and fmr. ONDCP DIrector Gil Kerlikowske   This Thursday, November 2 at 12:00 PM EST, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions (FDPS) will be hosting a live fireside chat…

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 12:15 PM

Register today for the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference!

In partnership with CADCA   Registration is now open for the 2024 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit being held in partnership with CADCA’s 34th Annual National Leadership Forum at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Ma…

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 6:02 PM

An update on the Ohio ballot initiative

Plus resources to help you push back against legalization   Dear John,    As you may know, Ohio has a marijuana legalization initiative on the ballot this November, Issue 2. If you are in Ohio, please remember to vote on or before Tuesday, November 7 and vote “NO” …

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Join us this February for the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference

In partnership with CADCA!   Save the Date! In February 2013 at just a month old, SAM hosted an evening event at CADCA's National Leadership Forum that featured Patrick Kennedy, David Frum, Kevin Sabet, and every sitting ONDCP and SAMHSA prin…

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

October 20, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Schedule a SAM training today!

Learn what to say and how to say it   Do you have an upcoming conference or event and need to hear from a credentialed expert on drug policy? Schedule a SAM speaker! SAM speakers regularly conduct over 200 speaking events per year, not only around the U.S., but a…

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 8:22 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. Last week, despite bipartisan opposition, the Senate Banking Committee voted to advance one of the i…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 4:07 PM

SAM in DC: Briefing on Capitol Hill

      Dear John, I'd like to update you about the exciting day we had in Washington, DC on Thursday. In the morning, I went to DEA headquarters to celebrate the Administration's 50th anniversary. I urged Administrator Milgram to follow the science on…

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 3:37 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. Next week, the Senate Banking Committee will be voting to advance one of the industry's top prioriti…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 7:19 PM

a note from me on this Friday

some thoughts I'd like to share   Dear Friend, I felt moved to send you all a short personal note from me today given all the incredible work our team has done this week (so any errors here are all mine!); there are some things really you shouldn't miss: First…

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

September 22, 2023 at 6:01 PM

SAM Newsletter

SAM updates, marijuana news, upcoming events, and research highlights CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT SAM'S WORK         SAM in the News ABC Hawaii: Prosecutors Team Up with Smart Approaches to Marijuana for Conference …

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Watch me speak at the Manhattan Institute today!

Start live-streaming at 12:30pm ET   Dear Friends, Today, I will be speaking at a Manhattan Institute event titled, "Can New York (Or Any Other State) Get Marijuana Legalization Right?" Join me for the live stream of this event today at 12:30 PM EST here! I wi…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Tell your Representative: Oppose the CURE Act!

      Dear John,  This Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee will vote on the CURE Act, a bill sponsored by pro-pot Representatives Jaime Raskin (D-MD) and Nancy Mace (R-SC). The bill would prevent marijuana use from being taken into consideration whe…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 7:17 PM

SAM Prevented GOP Senator from Cosponsoring SAFE Banking!

  Dear Friend, We have some big news: a SAM-led coalition letter just prevented a key Republican Senator from cosponsoring the SAFE Banking Act!    In recent months, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has committed to cosponsoring the SAFE Banking Act, a bill tha…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 2:08 PM

Help Prevent Marijuana Rescheduling!

  Dear Friend, As you may know, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently recommended that the Department of Justice (DOJ) reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. If their recommendation is enacted, today's lenient message on marijuana wi…

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  Kevin Sabet (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 8:11 PM

Tell Congress, DEA, and DOJ: Follow the Science and Don't Reschedule Marijuana

Sign the letter today!       Dear John,  As you may know, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. DEA and DOJ …

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  Kevin Sabet (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 7:10 PM

A note from me on this week's marijuana scheduling news

We are going to fight this with everything we have       Dear John,  You likely have seen the news that HHS made the recommendation to the DEA to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. I want to give you some talking points and FAQs on this …

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

August 30, 2023 at 7:11 PM

SAM Statement on HHS Recommendation to DEA on Marijuana Rescheduling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2023 STATEMENT ON HHS RECOMMENDATION TO DEA ON MARIJUANA RESCHEDULING  Recommendation that Marijuana Remain Illegal is Sound, but There is No Justification to Do…

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August 9, 2023 at 3:05 PM

SAM Summer Newsletter

SAM updates, marijuana news, upcoming events, and research highlights   CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT SAM'S WORK         SAM in the News Fox News: Marijuana legalization is a "huge mistake": Kevin Sabet Fox News: De…

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  Jordan Davidson · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 7:07 PM

SAM Government Affairs Update

Dear Friend, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM)'s Government Affairs team has been busy fighting against the marijuana industry on Capitol Hill. As SAM's Government Affairs Manager, I'd like to tak…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 6:50 PM

SAM Defeats Pro-Pot Amendments in Congress

Dear Friend, Today, the House Rules Committee dealt a major blow to the marijuana industry by rejecting every single pro-pot amendment that lawmakers tried to attach to the must-pass annual National …

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Today's webinar is one you won't want to miss

Join Kevin and Luke to discuss our 2023 Impact Report Join SAM CEO and President, Dr. Kevin Sabet, and SAM Executive Vice President, Luke Niforatos, today for a discussion of our most downloaded and most requested resource, the Legalization Impact Report. C…

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June 15, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Tomorrow's webinar is one you won't want to miss

Join Kevin and Luke to discuss our 2023 Impact Report Join SAM CEO and President, Dr. Kevin Sabet, and SAM Executive Vice President, Luke Niforatos, tomorrow for a discussion of our most downloaded and most requested resource, the Legalization Impact Report. …

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Contact your Senators today in opposition of marijuana banking

SAFE Banking Act expected to have committee vote soon     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…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 2:54 PM

This Friday's webinar is one you won't want to miss

Join us to discuss our 2023 Impact Report Join SAM CEO and President, Dr. Kevin Sabet, and SAM Executive Vice President, Luke Niforatos, this Friday for a discussion of our most downloaded and most requested resource, the Legalization Impact Report. Click H…

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June 7, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Register today for our next webinar!

Join us to discuss our 2023 Impact Report Register today for the June 16, 2023 Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET as we discuss the 2023 SAM Impact report. SAM the nation’s leading organization dedicated to ad…

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June 3, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Register today for our next webinar!

Join us to discuss our 2023 Impact Report Register today for the June 16, 2023 Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET as we discuss the 2023 SAM Impact report. SAM the nation’s leading organization dedicated to ad…

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