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US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here’s what that would mean
President Kevin Sabet, a former Obama administration drug policy official, said the HHS recommendation “flies in the face of science, reeks of politics” and gives a regrettable nod to an […]
Slightly higher times: Biden administration moves to loosen weed restrictions
The recommendation is the result of a yearlong review initiated by the president. “The addiction profiteers who have been exposed for lying about marijuana’s physical, mental and economic impacts, are […]
Colorado cannabis workers mixed on proposed reclassification
Federal officials could soon be easing restrictions on marijuana under new recommendations issued this week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “This is not the time to be […]
Report: Biden administration recommends classifying marijuana as Schedule III drug
Luke Niforatos, executive vice president for Smart Approaches to Marijuana, earlier called more research into marijuana-based medications a “good thing.” But the group wants marijuana to stay right where it […]
Federal health agency recommends rescheduling cannabis, report says
The potential move was not greeted warmly by cannabis opponents at Smart Approaches to Marijuana, who said the recommendation “reeks of politics.” The organization, which was active in the campaign […]
STATEMENT ON HHS RECOMMENDATION TO DEA ON MARIJUANA RESCHEDULING
Recommendation that Marijuana Remain Illegal Is Sound, But There is No Justification to Downgrade to Schedule (WASHINGTON, DC) – Following media reports that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is […]
SAM: UNREGULATED THC OILS AREN’T MEDICINE
PHARMACIES SELLING ILLICIT DRUGS RISK HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR CONSUMERS New Regulations Would Turn Pharmacies into Pot Shops Without Community Input (WASHINGTON, DC) – Despite the longstanding position of the […]
KHON: Experts debate legalizing recreational marijuana in Hawaii
The organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) said medical cannabis is already legal for patients who need it in Hawaii. The president of SAM said recreational cannabis is a totally […]
DESPITE INDUSTRY’S CLAIMS, PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS, NEW STUDY SHOWS HIGH RATE OF MARIJUANA ADDICTION
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), the nation’s leading drug policy organization focused on protecting Americans from the addiction industry, released the following statement in reaction to the release […]
MARYLAND – WELLS FARGO DRUG MONEY PARTNERSHIP DESERVES GREATER SCRUTINY
Big Banks, Big Marijuana Searching for New Ways to Skirt Federal Law, Protect Drug Dealers (WASHINGTON, DC) – Wells Fargo, the nation’s fourth largest bank, is looking to supersize its […]
RAMASWAMY IGNORES THE SCIENCE AND DATA, BACKS ADDICTION-FOR-PROFIT INDUSTRY
GOP Hopeful Backs Expanding Drug Use Despite Damning Medical Data, Skyrocketing Rates of Use (WASHINGTON, DC) – Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), the nation’s leading marijuana policy organization, issued the following […]
BUD LIGHT FIASCO’S COLLATERAL DAMAGE: EXPANDING THE MARIJUANA DRINK INDUSTRY
Sale of Eight Beer Brands by Faltering Anheuser-Busch to Major Marijuana Drug Company Risks Diluting Regulations Leading to More Dangerous, Drinkable Drug Products (WASHINGTON, DC) – Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), released […]
Luke Niforatos on Public Radio from UA Little Rock
Luke Niforatos, executive vice president with the group Smart Approaches to Marijuana, says lawmakers made the right decision in banning the chemicals. “There’s very little regulation, if any, going on […]
MINNESOTANS SHOULD PREPARE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES AS MARIJUANA PRODUCTS BECOME LEGAL
Lawmakers Knew the Risks to Public Health and Safety, Now They Bear Responsibility FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2023 Media Contact: Bob Driscollbob@learnaboutsam.org716-307-7406 (ST. PAUL, MN) – Smart Approaches to […]
Pa.’s pot push won’t be the boon that’s claimed
“Over the last decade, the drive to legalize marijuana has been the subject of a significant public relations campaign. Throughout the country, the push to erase any stigma associated with […]
As NC lawmakers debate medical marijuana, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to vote on recreational use
“While lawmakers in Raleigh are divided over medical marijuana, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote later this summer whether to allow it for recreational use on tribal land.” Read the […]
Kevin Sabet on ‘Varney & Co’: “Marijuana legalization is a ‘huge mistake'”
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Dr. Kevin Sabet in CQ Researcher
“In states bucking the federal law banning marijuana, legalization has ushered in an unprecedented level of normalization and commercialization. There are now more daily users of THC products than daily users of […]
SAM’s Jaime Zerbe: Behind the Facade of Patient Care and Increased State Revenue Is a Profit-Driven IndustrySAM’s Jaime Zerbe:
“The movement to legalize marijuana is championed by a profit-driven industry at the expense of public health and safety. The industry often first targets states for medical legalization, then moves […]
SAM’s Luke Niforatos in New Mexico’s KRQE: No federal background checks on New Mexico cannabis applicants
“This is why we don’t ram through legislation in a Special Session before anybody can spot problems with the bill because then we have stuff like this come out,” says […]
SAM’s Luke Niforatos in the Charlotte Observer
Q&A: Anti-marijuana group explains opposition to NC bill “Many have been asking why we led the campaign that has so far deterred passage of N.C. Senate Bill 3, the bill […]
PA Politicians’ Pot Push Won’t Be the Boon They Claim
“Over the last decade, the drive to legalize marijuana has been the subject of a significant public relations campaign. Throughout the country, the push to erase any stigma associated with […]
PERSPECTIVE: Pot’s honeymoon is over
“Given the harm the marijuana industry exacts on public health and public safety, as well as the environment, there’s reason to welcome a reduction in influence,” said Luke Niforatos. “We […]
CONGRESS REJECTS RELAXING MILITARY DRUG POLICY, TELLS THE ADDICTION INDUSTRY AND WORLD WE’RE COMMITTED TO A STRONG MILITARY FORCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 13, 2023 Media Contact: Bob Driscollbob@learnaboutsam.org716-307-7406 Lawmakers Reject NDAA Amendments Allowing Use of THC Drugs by Military Recruits, Other Dangerous Proposals (WASHINGTON, DC) – Smart Approaches to Marijuana […]
