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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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,…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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

February 2, 2021 at 1:22 AM

Remembering Bishop Allen

A warrior for good February 1, 2021 The Tragic Death of Bishop Ron Allen We at SAM are sad to announce the untimely death of Bishop Ron Allen l…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 5:04 PM

SAM's Bi-Weekly Update

Summary of SAM News   Latest Developments Huge Victory: Legalization Bills Defeated in New Hampshire This week, by a vote a 14-7, the New Hampshire House Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee voted to "retain" two bills to expand marijuana use in the state, effectively end…

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  SAM · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Next Webinar: Learn how to effectively push back on the marijuana industry at the local level

Register today! 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 Control to Push Back on the Marijua…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 9:17 PM

SAM Praises California Enforcement of Marijuana Advertising Ban

For Immediate Release: January 22, 2021 California Upholds Judge's Ruling Banning Marijuana Billboards; SAM Rejoices …

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 5:05 PM

It's a New Day for Drug Policy; We're Hitting the Ground Running

Dear Friend, Today is a new day at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) as a longtime friend of SAM Regina LaBelle was sworn in as the Acting Director and Deputy Director of the White House…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 9:04 PM

SAM's Bi-Weekly Update

Summary of SAM News   Action Needed With the new Congress slated to get underway later this month, it's crucial that you take a moment to remind your representatives in Washington that legalizing the commercial sale of marijuana is a reckless ploy that will only benefit the marijuan…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 4:30 PM

As Congress wraps up, we had a year full of success

And Big Pot lost big... Dear Friend, As the 116th Congress comes to a close we are thrilled to report that, despite all odds and because of your great support, SAM was able to defeat every single pro-pot bill that w…

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Congress could take up next COVID aid bill this week

Take action to prevent any Big Pot giveaways Dear friend, Congress could be voting soon on end-of-year spending packages and one more round of COVID-19 aid over the next few days. As you k…

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

December 4, 2020 at 6:10 PM

MORE Act Passes House in Useless Show Vote

Bill Faces Zero Support in Senate & White House FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4th, 2020 MORE Act Passes House in Useless Show Vote Bill Faces …

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

December 3, 2020 at 4:11 PM

House Votes to Legalize Marijuana TOMORROW

Write and Call Congress NOW Dear friend, The United States House of Representatives will be voting on the MORE Act -- a bill that would legalize marijuana nationwide -- TOMORROW. You've written, and you've called.…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:42 PM

Thanks to a generous supporter, you can double your #GivingTuesday impact

Dear friend, Let’s be frank. You know it and I know it. SAM is the “little engine that could.” Faced with innumerable odds – a massive, multi-billion dollar for-profit industry against us, and few, if any, other organ…

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

November 30, 2020 at 2:38 PM

WRITE YOUR REPS NOW: This week Congress is slated to vote on pot legalization

Write your Member of Congress TODAY Dear friend, As you may recall, leadership of the United States House of Representatives pulled a scheduled vote on the MORE Act -- a bill to federally legalize marijuana and expand…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Happy Thanksgiving From the SAM Family

Dear members of the SAM family,   This year has certainly been full of trials and challenges for all of us. The unprecedented global pandemic – which has acutely impacted SAM’s family – has forced us to think in ways …

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

November 25, 2020 at 6:18 PM

2021 SAM Summit Registration Now Open: Call for Presentations

SAVE THE DATE!   Registration is now open for The 9th Annual SAM Summit taking place in Nashville, TN alongside the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit.   This is the perfect option for interested and concerned parties to learn more about what the current research says about the…

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

November 16, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Congress slated to vote on pot legalization in December...

Write your Member of Congress TODAY Dear friend, As you may recall, leadership of the United States House of Representatives pulled a scheduled vote on the MORE Act -- a bill to federally legalize marijuana and expand…

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

November 12, 2020 at 5:12 PM

Welcome to SAM - Thank you for supporting us

    Thanks for supporting sensible drug policy!   Welcome to SAM! We are thrilled you have joined the fight in support of public health and safety. Now that you have joined our mailing list, you can expect regular, as-it-happens updates on the latest research and developme…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

November 11, 2020 at 2:10 PM

See you Thursday?

Register today! Dear friend, As you know, the marijuana industry has been spending millions of dollars to affect policy and allow it to expand its addiction-for-profit scheme. But how has this affected the healthcare system? What a…

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  Luke Niforatos · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 9:48 PM

CORRECTED: Kevin just threw down on NPR

Correction: You've got to listen to this A previous version of this email was released. This is the corrected version. Dear Friend,   I’m not sure I’ve ever been more proud to be part of this team. This vision. Thi…

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  Luke Niforatos · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Kevin just threw down on NPR

You've got to listen to this Dear Friend,   I’m not sure I’ve ever been more proud to be part of this team. This vision. This work.   You don’t want to miss this NPR radio segment that just posted, featuring a very r…

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  Dr. Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 11:13 PM

Submit a Question Tomorrow

I'll be discussing the election results and the ramifications for U.S. drug policy on a panel... Dear Friend, Tomorrow at 10 AM Eastern, I will be taking part in a panel discussion alongside RAND researcher Beau Kil…

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

November 7, 2020 at 5:02 PM

SAM Statement on Election of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as President of the United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7th, 2020 11:55AM EST SAM Statement on Election of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as President of the United States …

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Post-Election Thoughts

Dear Friend,  Though it wasn’t a complete surprise, given the fact supporters out raised the opposition by something like 400 to 1 (!), I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t upset about the fact last night witnessed four states legalize mari…

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

October 30, 2020 at 10:28 PM

BREAKING NEWS: GERMANY REJECTS MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2020 3:25PM EST BREAKING NEWS: GERMANY'S BUNDESTANG REJECTS MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION A day after New Zealand voter…

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