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Coalition Sends Letter In Support of ONDCP
Today, a wide coalition of hundreds of organizations representing former and current federal, state, and local officials, hundreds of community-based organizations, and tens of thousands of people working in drug prevention, drug treatment, drug treatment courts, mental health, recovery, medicine, law enforcement, and millions of individuals in recovery, sent a letter to OMB Director Mick […]
New Study Finds Marijuana Abuse Linked to Suicide Attempts by Iraq/Afghanistan-Era Veterans
New Study Finds Marijuana Abuse Linked to Suicide Attempts by Iraq/Afghanistan-Era Veterans Study shows strong, statistically significant link between marijuana use disorder and suicide attempts, even after controlling for PTSD, depression, alcohol abuse, and other drug addictions Contact: Anisha Gianchandani anisha@learnaboutsam.org +1 (703) 828-8182 [Alexandria, VA] – A recent study published by the Journal of […]
National Academies of Sciences Releases Report on Science Surrounding Marijuana Use; Finds Multiple Harms
First NAS report on marijuana since 1999 finds marijuana especially damaging for psychosis, driving safety, progression to other drugs, learning, pregnancy; says state-based legalization connected to injuries among kids [WASHINGTON, DC] – The National Academy of Sciences (NAS), in a landmark report written by top scientists, The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Current State […]
National Survey Shows Colorado Still #1 State in the Country for Marijuana Use; 18-25 year old use rate skyrocketing
Colorado shows increase in teen use since before legalization; 18-25 year old rate and overall 12 and older rate also up [WASHINGTON, DC] – The nation’s only representative sample of people in U.S households release special state data today finding increases in marijuana use not seen in a national school survey (Monitoring the […]
U.S. Student Drug Survey: Marijuana Use Remains Strong Despite Drops in Other Drug Use
States with Lax Marijuana Laws Also Show Higher Marijuana “Edible” Use than Other States [WASHINGTON, DC] – The nation’s annual school survey of drug use, Monitoring the Future (MTF), shows marijuana use among adolescents, including heavy marijuana use, remaining stubbornly high and higher than ten years ago — despite reductions across the board among other drugs. Past […]
SAM Addresses Vatican Summit on Drug Use Hosted by Pope Francis
Event underscores Papal opposition to drug legalization and embrace of balanced drug policies For Immediate Release November 23, 2016 [VATICAN CITY] — By special invitation from Pope Francis I, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) is in Vatican City this week to address a conference organized by the Pontifical Academies of Sciences entitled “Workshop on […]
New Surgeon General’s Report Highlights Dangers of Marijuana Use
The new data confirms mounting body of scientific evidence highlighting problems with rising marijuana use; SAM Honorary Advisor Patrick Kennedy to speak as part of report’s official release For Immediate Release November 17, 2016 […]
SAM Action Statement on 2016 Election
SAM Action Statement on 2016 Election Arizona defeats legalization, but California, Nevada, and Massachusetts pass legalization; Maine too close to call; Local pushback in Oregon is strong; Anti-legalization governor in VT is elected SAM will launch $1M+ Marijuana Accountability Project (Alexandria, VA) — Tonight, Arizona resisted legalization, but deep pocketed pro-marijuana investors prevailed […]
SAM Statement on California and Maine Marijuana Legalization Results
SAM Action Statement on California Proposition 64 and Massachusetts Question 4 Results Legalization passes in California and Massachusetts; SAM will launch $1M+ Marijuana Accountability Project November 9, 2016 12:05 AM EST Contact: SAM Public Affairs Email: info@learnaboutsam.org Tonight, SAM Action President Kevin Sabet made the following statement about legalization passing in California and Massachusetts: “We […]
CA Tax Official: Almost half of projected Prop 64 tax revenue will go uncollected
CA Tax Official: Almost half of projected Prop 64 tax revenue will go uncollected Data received by CA Board of Equalization also indicates Prop 64 will increase black market for marijuana, and that over 30% of Colorado pot businesses do not comply with state law [LOS ANGELES, CA] – Jerome Horton, a member of […]
New Report: Driving While High, Youth Use, Crime, Arrests Surge Since Marijuana Legalization Began in Colorado and Washington
New Report: Driving While High, Youth Use, Crime, Arrests Surge Since Marijuana Legalization Began in Colorado and Washington The new data, reviewed by researchers at Harvard, University of Colorado, and other academic institutions, find major problems in first four years of legalization ALEXANDRIA, VA – A new report, released today by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) […]
California HIDTA Report
A recently released California High Intensity Drug Trafficking report highlights a rise in drugged driving rates, as well as fatalities resulting from drugged driving. Emergency room and hospitals visits have also increased, along with marijuana-related exposures to children aged 0-5 years old. The full report can be found below: HIDTA Impact Report