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Annual Survey of Students Shows Marijuana Use Significantly Up Among Grades 8, 10, & 12 versus 2016; Virtually All Other Substances Decreasing
Annual Survey of Students Shows Marijuana Significantly Use Up Among Grades 8, 10, & 12 versus 2016; Virtually All Other Substances Decreasing First Increase in Seven Years; Monitoring the Future Survey Also Shows Twice the Percentage of Students in Medical Marijuana States Consume Pot Edibles; Vaping Also Higher (December 14, 2017 – Alexandria, VA) – The […]
New Peer-Reviewed Study: Marijuana Use After Legalization in Washington State Increased Significantly Among Pregnant and Parenting Women
Contact: SAM Press Office/Luke Niforatos FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE press@learnaboutsam.org; 303-335-7584 December 13, 2017 Marijuana use at exit from the Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) increased significantly after marijuana legalization in WA (December 13, 2017 – Alexandria, VA) – A new peer-reviewed study about to be […]
NEW POLL REPORTED IN WASHINGTON POST: Support for Legalization Falls When Voters Have More Choices
As reported today in the Washington Post: Wonkblog By Keith Humphreys December 12 at 6:30 AM The proportion of Americans who express support for marijuana legalization in opinion polls has risen sharply over the past decade from the low 30s to as high as 60 percent. But a new poll shows that what Americans who support “marijuana legalization” […]
NEW STATE DATA: Legalization States Show Higher Marijuana Use Versus U.S. As A Whole
Statement on NSDUH State Estimates 2015-2016 New Federal Data Show Legalized States Marijuana Use At Alarming Rates; Colorado Now Top State in US for First-Time Marijuana Users Other legal states also show alarming increases in use The average rate of regular teen marijuana use in the legalized states of Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington is […]
Prosecuting Attorneys Unite Against Legalized Marijuana – ‘The War On Drugs Is Not Over’
WFYI Indianapolis Reports: The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council Wednesday delivered a firm warning to state lawmakers about marijuana legalization. Leaders of the council say they’ll fight any legislation to legalize marijuana in the state, whether it’s for recreational or medical use. They levied a slew of arguments against legalization – that it functions as a […]
Marijuana in Indiana: Battle lines drawn for 2018 legislative session
The Indy Channel reports: INDIANAPOLIS — The Association of Indiana Prosecuting Attorney’s are taking a stand against the proposed legalization of marijuana in the state. The group gathered with representatives from the Indiana Chamber and local law enforcement to share their message on Wednesday. Several bills regarding the legalization of marijuana are currently proposed to […]
NEW EMERSON COLLEGE POLL: Support for pot legalization in New York falls 20 percentage points when respondents are given choice of decriminalization
NEW EMERSON COLLEGE POLL: Support for pot legalization in New York falls 20 percentage points when respondents are given choice of decriminalization SAM Action-commissioned poll used same college pollster as Marijuana Policy Project and Drug Policy Alliance; finds support falls dramatically when New Yorkers are offered alternatives to legalization (December 4, 2017 – New York, […]
Amid talk of legalizing marijuana, one expert says ‘slow down’
NorthJersey.com reports: Sabet, an author, consultant, and former adviser to three U.S. presidential administrations, is taking part in a statewide effort to push for responsible marijuana policies. He said the marijuana industry has the potential to be the next Big Tobacco — “another legal industry that relies on addiction for profits.” He argued that when companies are […]
Smart Approaches to Marijuana Launches National Driving Campaign “High Means DUI”
SAM Launches National Campaign “High Means DUI” to Raise Awareness on the Harms of Driving While High and Support Pro-Active Legislation Local Contact: Dana Stevens 760-317-6716 National Contact: press@learnaboutsam.org (SAN DIEGO) – SAM, Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a 501 c-3 nonprofit […]
National Marijuana Policy Organization Applauds Veto of Marijuana Legalization in Maine
Legislation would have permitted pot clubs and could have allowed minors inside retail pot shops November 3, 2017 CONTACT: SAM Action Press Office info@samaction.net Alexandria, VA – Leading national marijuana policy group Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action (SAM Action), fresh off an open letter campaign to Governor Paul LePage, is applauding the governor today for vetoing […]
SAM Applauds FDA Action on Medical Pot Companies Making Dishonest Medical Claims
SAM and partners have been urging action; FDA sends warning letters to four companies today (Alexandria, Va., November 1, 2017) – Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it was sending warning letters to companies illegally selling marijuana products with unsubstantiated medical claims. SAM and its partners have written to FDA numerous times over […]