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Dr. Kevin Sabet in Newsweek: Now Is Congress’ Chance To Close Its Hemp Loophole—And Save Lives | Opinion
As the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate draft their versions of the Farm Bill, closing a loophole that has facilitated the nationwide proliferation of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, like Delta-8 THC, should be a top priority. For America’s kids, the stakes could not be higher. Delta-8 THC is one of hundreds of cannabinoids found in the […]
SAM’s Executive Vice President Luke Niforatos in Colorado’s The Gazette – Perspective: Missing the mark on marijuana
President Joe Biden recently chose a few seconds of his State of the Union address to laud the progress his administration has made in pardoning marijuana offenses and his controversial rescheduling review that is now being conducted by the DEA at his request. True, people should not be imprisoned for simple marijuana possession (the fact […]
SAM 3/22/24 Friday Fact: Marijuana Edible-Related Poison Control Calls Among Ages 0-12 From 2016 to 2022
According to data from America’s Poison Centers, from 2016 to 2022, marijuana edible-related poison control calls among children aged 0-12 years old increased 3,311%: This trend is exacerbated by kid-friendly edible packaging and product design. Products are often sold in colorful packaging and are made to look like and taste like candies, cookies, and other […]
AT UN COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS, SAM URGES MEMBER-STATES AGAINST SANCTIONING DANGEROUS PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS-FOR-PROFIT
Sabet: “The biggest challenge we are all facing is turning our backs to the vision of a society where we prevent drug use before it starts and celebrate recovery.” (VIENNA, AUSTRIA) – In a rousing speech to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) President Dr. Kevin Sabet warned international leaders gathered […]
VP Harris holds marijuana reform roundtable
Vice President Kamala Harris, with the help of rapper of Fat Joe, held a conversation on marijuana reform at the White House. “When the Vice President calls me, I stop everything,” said Fat Joe. Harris hosted the roundtable to highlight the administration’s efforts to free individuals jailed for nonviolent marijuana possession and expand opportunities once […]
Sue Homola: Of all the pot options, the best keeps it illegal
THE HOUSE recently passed HB 1633-FN, a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. This is a commercialization sales model, which is directly opposite from the state-run system that Governor Chris Sununu said was the only type of business model he would accept. In 2023, Governor Sununu reversed his long standing promise to drug prevention and law enforcement […]
SAM 3/15/24 Friday Fact: Marijuana Dispensaries Sell to Thousands of Minors Every Year
In case you missed it, this week’s edition of the Drug Review, the new editorial portion of The Drug Report, covered several state-level health surveys focused on school-aged students. The surveys found evidence that regulated dispensaries sell to thousands of minors every year. Key Highlights: These findings, based on self-reported answers from minors, disprove the […]
FORMER CONGRESSMAN & SAM HONORARY CHAIRMAN PATRICK J. KENNEDY STATEMENT ON EVENT CONVENED BY VP HARRIS BEING CO-OPTED BY NEW BIG TOBACCO
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Former Congressman and Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) Honorary Chairman Patrick J. Kennedy released the following statement today in advance of Vice President Kamala Harris’ roundtable on criminal justice reform, which is being co-opted by Big Marijuana, the new Big Tobacco: “For more than a decade we have said people should not be incarcerated for […]
Widely Available THC Products Like Delta-8 Can Cause Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Problems
Despite the risks, more states continue to legalize marijuana in some form. Currently, only four states still fully ban it. They are Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina, and Wyoming. However, South Carolina is now considering legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. Kevin Sabet, Ph.D., president of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, told CBN News he opposes that legislation. “I […]
The Drug Review: Marijuana Dispensaries Sell to Thousands of Minors Every Year
By Connor Kubeisy, Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions For years, advocates for the legalization of marijuana have been telling skeptical voters that dispensaries would not sell their products to minors. Their primary arguments have remained unchanged: legalizing and regulating marijuana is the only way to ensure that it will not end up in the hands of […]
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S 2025 BUDGET ACKNOWLEDGES AMERICA’S DRUG CRISIS
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions (FDPS) President Dr. Kevin Sabet, a former White House drug policy advisor to Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton, released the following statement today in response to the Biden Administration’s budget request. Two key highlights as it relates to marijuana policy 1) the White House Office of National […]
SAM 3/8/24 Friday Fact: Mapping the Delta-8, Delta-9, or any THC-Related Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations through News Reports
Important Notes For This Friday Fact Report: Our latest resource, “Mapping the Delta-8, Delta-9, or any THC-Related Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations through News Reports” is now live. This map provides an insightful view of news stories surrounding THC-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations across the country. This tool not only includes locations but also […]