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October 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: North Dakota Sees 336% Increase in Marijuana-Related Emergency Department Visits After Legalizing Medical Marijuana

Friday Fact: North Dakota Sees 336% Increase in Marijuana-Related Emergency Department Visits After Legalizing Medical Marijuana Discover the impacts of the legalization of medical marijuana on North Dakota. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. V…

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October 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Join Us For Our Quarterly Zoom Update!

Join Us For Our Quarterly Zoom Update! View this email in your browserDear Friends,In March, we launched a series of off-the-record webinars crafted exclusively for our leadership supporters. From the rescheduling debate to our work abroad, these impactful conversations provide an in-dept…

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September 30, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Read Dr. Kevin Sabet’s Featured Letter in the Washington Post

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September 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Register today for the 2025 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit!

Register today for the 2025 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit! Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserThe 2025 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit will be taking place in partnership with CADCA on Feb 6th and 7th in National Harbor, MD. Registration is…

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September 27, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Former HHS Secretary & Florida Congresswoman Donna Shalala: Why Florida’s Amendment 3 is a Big Mistake

Former HHS Secretary & Florida Congresswoman Donna Shalala: Why Florida’s Amendment 3 is a Big Mistake Former HHS Secretary & Congresswoman Donna Shalala joins bipartisan opposition to Florida marijuana legalization. View this email in your browserFriends and Supporters,Yet anoth…

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September 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: After Legalizing Medical Marijuana, South Dakota Reports More Marijuana-Related ED Visits, Hospitalizations, and Poison Control Calls

Friday Fact: After Legalizing Medical Marijuana, South Dakota Reports More Marijuana-Related ED Visits, Hospitalizations, and Poison Control Calls From 2020-2022, South Dakota saw a 53% rise in marijuana-related ED visits, 57% in hospitalizations, and 93% in poison control calls. View th…

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September 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM

SAM’s Federal Policy Report: A Year of Unprecedented Wins on Capitol Hill!

SAM’s Federal Policy Report: A Year of Unprecedented Wins on Capitol Hill! Your support fueled SAM’s victories in Congress! Explore our key legislative wins and bipartisan success in our Federal Policy Report. View this email in your browserDear friend, Over the past year, SAM’s federal …

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September 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM

September Newsletter

September Newsletter Mission Update View this email in your browserDr. Kevin Sabet, Vancouver Mayor, other BC leaders address mental health and addiction crisisThe Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions (FDPS) Canada affiliate, the Policy Roundtable On Substance Prevention, Education, and …

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September 21, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Register today for the 2025 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit!

Register today for the 2025 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit! Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserThe 2025 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit will be taking place in partnership with CADCA on Feb 6th and 7th in National Harbor, MD. Registration is…

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September 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: Sharp Increase in Reports of Marijuana Exposures Since Medical Marijuana Legalization in Oklahoma

Friday Fact: Sharp Increase in Reports of Marijuana Exposures Since Medical Marijuana Legalization in Oklahoma Discover how Oklahoma has seen more marijuana-related poison exposures since medical marijuana legalization. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in dr…

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  Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 8:31 PM

PROSPER's September 16th Media Week Recap: Urgent Action Needed to Address British Columbia's Drug Crisis

PROSPER's September 16th Media Week Recap: Urgent Action Needed to Address British Columbia's Drug Crisis PROSPER and leaders urge federal action on BC's mental health and addictions crisis. Read our statement and press conference highlights. View this email in your browserPROSPER's Medi…

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September 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Register today for the 2025 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit!

Register today for the 2025 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit! Presented in partnership with the CADCA Leadership Forum View this email in your browserThe 2025 SAM Good Drug Policy Summit will be taking place in partnership with CADCA on Feb 6th and 7th in National Harbor, MD. Registration is…

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September 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: Studies Show the Health Risks of Daily Marijuana Use

Friday Fact: Studies Show the Health Risks of Daily Marijuana Use Daily marijuana use carries inherent risk. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for more news.This is The Drug Report’s Friday Fact report - Studies Show the Heal…

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September 11, 2024 at 11:02 AM

Last Call! Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage

Last Call! Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage Join SAM as we discuss mental health advocacy with Patrick J. Kennedy tomorrow. Register now! View this email in your browserRegister Free Please join us and register …

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September 9, 2024 at 8:01 PM

URGENT: Act Now to Tell Former President Trump – Don't Endorse Marijuana Legalization in Florida!

URGENT: Act Now to Tell Former President Trump – Don't Endorse Marijuana Legalization in Florida! Contact Trump today to tell him legalization is wrong for Florida and wrong for America View this email in your browserDear Friend, Today, former President Donald Trump announced his support…

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September 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage

Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage Join SAM as we discuss mental health advocacy with Patrick J. Kennedy on September 12. Register now! View this email in your browserRegister Free Please join us and register toda…

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September 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: New Data Reveals Statistically Significant Increase in Daily Marijuana Use Since Colorado Legalized the Possession of Marijuana

Friday Fact: New Data Reveals Statistically Significant Increase in Daily Marijuana Use Since Colorado Legalized the Possession of Marijuana Discover the statistically significant increase in daily use from 2013 to 2023. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in d…

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September 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage

Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage Join SAM as we discuss mental health advocacy with Patrick J. Kennedy on September 12. Register now! View this email in your browserRegister Free Please join us and register toda…

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August 31, 2024 at 5:02 PM

BREAKING: Fmr. President Trump just endorsed legalization in Florida

BREAKING: Fmr. President Trump just endorsed legalization in Florida Contact Trump today to tell him legalization is wrong for Florida and wrong for America View this email in your browserDear Friend, Today, former President Donald Trump announced his support for Amendment 3, the marijua…

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  Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM

International Overdose Awareness Day: A Call to Real Action

International Overdose Awareness Day: A Call to Real Action Today we honor lives lost to the drug crisis and call for urgent action. View this email in your browserDear Friend, On International Overdose Awareness Day, we join millions around the world who mourn those whose lives have bee…

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August 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: Missouri Marijuana Poison Control Calls for Children Under 5 Skyrocket by 2300% Over 6 Years

Friday Fact: Missouri Marijuana Poison Control Calls for Children Under 5 Skyrocket by 2300% Over 6 Years Dive into the drastic rise in marijuana poison control calls for young children in Missouri. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our …

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August 28, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage

Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage Join SAM as we discuss mental health advocacy with Patrick J. Kennedy on September 12. Register now! View this email in your browserRegister Free Please join us and register toda…

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August 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM

I have big news!

I have big news! Major shifts and successes! Discover how public opinion on marijuana is changing and our latest victories in advocacy. View this email in your browserDear Friends and Supporters,I can’t tell you how excited I am to share with you three big pieces of news that happened as…

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August 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage

Free Registration: A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy on His New Book: Profiles in Mental Health Courage Join SAM as we discuss mental health advocacy with Patrick J. Kennedy on September 12. Register now! View this email in your browserRegister Free Please join us and register toda…

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August 23, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Friday Fact: Gallup Finds a Majority of Americans Now Think Marijuana Has a Negative Effect on Society and Users

Friday Fact: Gallup Finds a Majority of Americans Now Think Marijuana Has a Negative Effect on Society and Users See Gallup's latest poll data on declining U.S. views about marijuana. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for mor…

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August 22, 2024 at 9:46 PM

Our Mission is Working: Donate Now to Continue the Impact

Our Mission is Working: Donate Now to Continue the Impact Discover the latest Gallup Poll results showing a significant change in how Americans view marijuana's impact. Help us educate more people—donate now! View this email in your browserDear Friends and Supporters,I can’t tell you how…

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August 19, 2024 at 9:09 PM

August Newsletter

August Newsletter View this email in your browserEXCLUSIVE: AMA’S SUPPORT FOR DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION SHOULDN’T BE MISCONSTRUED  What is the data showing regarding allowing marijuana in sober living homes? Dr. Stuart Gitlow, a Past President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine an…

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August 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: Racial Disparities in Treatment Admissions for Marijuana in New York

Friday Fact: Racial Disparities in Treatment Admissions for Marijuana in New York Discover which race had the highest proportion of treatment admissions for marijuana in New York from 2015 to 2022. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our w…

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August 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: The Number of Americans (Aged 12+) That Reported Vaping Marijuana Has Continued to Increase

Friday Fact: The Number of Americans (Aged 12+) That Reported Vaping Marijuana Has Continued to Increase See how the prevalence of marijuana vaping has increased from 2021 to 2023. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for more n…

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August 7, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Exclusive Editorial by Stuart Gitlow, MD, MPH: AMA's Support for Drug Decriminalization Shouldn't Be Misconstrued

Exclusive Editorial by Stuart Gitlow, MD, MPH: AMA's Support for Drug Decriminalization Shouldn't Be Misconstrued Read Dr. Stuart Gitlow's editorial now. View this email in your browserExclusive Editorial: AMA's Support for Drug Decriminalization Shouldn't Be MisconstruedBy Stuart Gitlow…

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August 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: The Rise of Big Tobacco 2.0 - Marijuana Use Rises as Tobacco Use Declines

Friday Fact: The Rise of Big Tobacco 2.0 - Marijuana Use Rises as Tobacco Use Declines See as the number of monthly users for marijuana increases as tobacco falls. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for more news.This is The D…

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July 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: Impact of Prenatal Marijuana Use on Maternal Health Outcomes

Friday Fact: Impact of Prenatal Marijuana Use on Maternal Health Outcomes Explore the latest findings on how prenatal marijuana exposure influences maternal health outcomes. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for more news.Thi…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Phillip Morris Lawyers Are Trying to Silence Us

Phillip Morris Lawyers Are Trying to Silence Us We won't stop holding them accountable View this email in your browserDear Friends,Most of you know our SAM EVP and FDPS Co-Founder, Luke Niforatos, is from Colorado. But perhaps only some know he actually grew up in Aurora, a suburb of Den…

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July 24, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Mid-Week Recap: SAM's Marijuana Rescheduling Submission & Highlights From Luke's Florida Event

Mid-Week Recap: SAM's Marijuana Rescheduling Submission & Highlights From Luke's Florida Event Dive into this week's highlights, including an update on our recent comment submission and Luke's Florida event with Governor DeSantis. View this email in your browserSAM Files Public Comme…

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July 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM

🚨 Deadline Tonight: Last Chance to Submit Your Comments Against Marijuana Rescheduling

🚨 Deadline Tonight: Last Chance to Submit Your Comments Against Marijuana Rescheduling Today is the final day to submit your comments! View this email in your browserDear Friend, Today is the last day to submit your public comment in opposition to the rescheduling of marijuana! If mariju…

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July 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: Florida & Major Counties Report Sharp Rises in Marijuana Poison Exposures After Medical Marijuana Legalization

Friday Fact: Florida & Major Counties Report Sharp Rises in Marijuana Poison Exposures After Medical Marijuana Legalization Explore the impact of Florida legalizing medical marijuana. See which major counties had the highest increase of marijuana poison exposures. View this email in …

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July 15, 2024 at 10:59 AM

One Week Left to Submit your Comments Against Marijuana Rescheduling

One Week Left to Submit your Comments Against Marijuana Rescheduling Submit your comments today! View this email in your browserDear Friend, There is still time to submit your public comment in opposition to the rescheduling of marijuana! All comments must be submitted by July 22nd, 2024…

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July 12, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Donate Now to Join Our Exclusive Quarterly Leadership Update

Donate Now to Join Our Exclusive Quarterly Leadership Update Gain exclusive insights into our mission and future plans with EVP Luke Niforatos. Donate now to secure your spot. View this email in your browserDonate now Dear Friends,In March, we launched a series of off-the-record webinar…

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July 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: 2022 Survey Shows 40% of Past-Month Marijuana Users in Minnesota Reported Smoking Daily or Near Daily

Friday Fact: 2022 Survey Shows 40% of Past-Month Marijuana Users in Minnesota Reported Smoking Daily or Near Daily Discover the percentage of marijuana users in Minnesota reporting their frequency of marijuana use in the past month in 2022. View this email in your browserYour source for …

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July 10, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Marijuana Rescheduling Comment Period NOW OPEN

Marijuana Rescheduling Comment Period NOW OPEN Submit your comments today! View this email in your browserDear Friend, There is still time to submit your public comment in opposition to the rescheduling of marijuana! All comments must be submitted by July 22nd, 2024 and we need YOU to su…

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July 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM

SAM Newsletter

SAM Newsletter Midsummer Highlights View this email in your browserMission UpdateSAM and FDPS Help Organize a Roundtable on Drug Prevention and Recovery in CanadaThe Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions’ (FDPS) Canada affiliate, the Policy Roundtable On Substance Prevention, Education, a…

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July 8, 2024 at 10:59 AM

Support Anti-Drug Advocates in Congress – Your Donation Matters!

Support Anti-Drug Advocates in Congress – Your Donation Matters! Learn how Protect Our Kids PAC is helping winning candidates fight for drug-free communities. Donate now to make a real impact! View this email in your browserDear Friend,With primary election season in full swing, I want t…

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  Dr. Kevin A. Sabet · [email protected]

June 30, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Read the Baltimore Sun Column by Dr. Kevin A. Sabet

Read the Baltimore Sun Column by Dr. Kevin A. Sabet Read Dr. Kevin A. Sabet's Baltimore Sun column now. View this email in your browserDear Friend,I wanted to share my most recent column published today in the Baltimore Sun titled “Pardons Prove Marijuana Legalization Isn't About Social …

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

June 28, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Donate Now to Join Our Exclusive Quarterly Leadership Update!

Donate Now to Join Our Exclusive Quarterly Leadership Update! Gain exclusive insights into our mission and future plans with EVP Luke Niforatos. Donate now to secure your spot. View this email in your browserDonate now Dear Friends,In March, we launched a series of webinars for our lead…

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June 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: Rise in Marijuana Edible Exposures Among Young Children in Illinois Since Legalization

Friday Fact: Rise in Marijuana Edible Exposures Among Young Children in Illinois Since Legalization See the rise in marijuana edible exposures among young children in Illinois. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for more news.…

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June 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM

What Can SAM Offer You?

What Can SAM Offer You? Health-first, science-based resources from SAM View this email in your browserEven with summer in full swing, drug policy decisions, prevention efforts, and educational events are continuing to move forward, and SAM is here to help you with the latest marijuana re…

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June 21, 2024 at 10:59 AM

Friday Fact: Connecticut Survey Shows Increases in Past-Month Marijuana Use

Friday Fact: Connecticut Survey Shows Increases in Past-Month Marijuana Use Discover how Connecticut is seeing an increase in past-month marijuana use. View this email in your browserYour source for the latest news in drug policy. Visit our website for more news.This is The Drug Report’s…

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June 17, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Submit Your Public Comment to Stop Big Marijuana’s Billion-Dollar Boom

Submit Your Public Comment to Stop Big Marijuana’s Billion-Dollar Boom Submit your comments today! View this email in your browserDear Friend, There is still time to submit your public comment in opposition to the rescheduling of marijuana so that Big Marijuana doesn’t get billions in ta…

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June 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Friday Fact: Nearly one-third of Canadians who consumed marijuana in the past 12 months reported experiencing at least one adverse health effect

Friday Fact: Nearly one-third of Canadians who consumed marijuana in the past 12 months reported experiencing at least one adverse health effect Discover the percentage of adverse health effects that Canadians encountered due to the use of marijuana. View this email in your browserYour s…

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  Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions · [email protected]

June 8, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Recap of the 2024 PROSPER Symposium

Recap of the 2024 PROSPER Symposium Dive into the insights from the 2024 PROSPER Symposium. View this email in your browserRecap of the 2024 PROSPER SymposiumThe Foundation for Drug Policy Solution’s (FDPS) Canada affiliate, the Policy Roundtable On Substance Prevention, Education, and R…

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