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Unprecedented Broad Coalition of Ohioans Launch Opposition to Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Create Marijuana Monopoly
Greens & Libertarians Join SAM, Manufacturers Association, Behavioral Health Authorities, and Hospitals To Oppose Amendment (COLUMBUS, CA) – Ohioans Against Marijuana Monopolies, a diverse coalition of citizens, launched its campaign […]
Kevin Sabet before the Caucus on International Narcotics Control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx-iy45X0DQ&feature=youtu.be Kevin Sabet testifies before the United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
Marijuana Had a Really Bad Week
By Scott Gagnon, Published: June 29, 2015 Last week was a pretty epic week for America in terms of civil rights and healthcare. But, if you were someone trying to push […]
SAM President Kevin Sabet gives testimony before United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
SAM President Kevin Sabet gives testimony before United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Along with other key leaders in drug policy and research, including NIDA Director […]
Backwards Momentum for Marijuana Legalization as Maine House Overwhelmingly Rejects Legalization
Backwards Momentum for Marijuana Legalization as Maine House Overwhelmingly Rejects Legalization In a sign of waning support, the Maine House votes 98-45 against legalizing marijuana. The messages cautioning against marijuana […]
Obama Administration Eliminates Public Health Service Marijuana Research Review
SAM praises move it had endorsed weeks ago (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Today, SAM President Kevin A. Sabet released this statement after the White House decided to eliminate the 1999 […]
New Study: “Medical Marijuana Laws Amplify Recreational Juvenile Marijuana Use”
New Study: “Medical Marijuana Laws Amplify Recreational Juvenile Marijuana Use” Study also finds that alcohol consumption is a salient predictor of marijuana use (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — A new study […]
SAM Statement on June 2015 Medical Marijuana Study Published in Lancet Psychiatry
A study published in Lancet Psychiatry this week found that medical marijuana states showed no increase in high school marijuana use after such laws were passed. The study did find that 10th and 12th grade use […]
Colorado Adult Marijuana Use Now Almost Double the National Average
Denver is home to the most number of marijuana stores – and leads the state with 18.5% of adults as current users (DENVER, CO) – A new statewide study funded […]
UNANIMOUS CO SUPREME COURT: EMPLOYERS DO NOT HAVE TO ACCOMMODATE MARIJUANA USE
UNANIMOUS CO SUPREME COURT: EMPLOYERS DO NOT HAVE TO ACCOMMODATE MARIJUANA USE But challenges remain for employers (WASHINGTON DC) – Today, SAM President Kevin Sabet released a statement on the […]
U.S. Anti-Legalization Group Urges More Access to Marijuana Research
By Alex Dobuzinskis, Published: May 28, 2015 at 10:05 AM A group opposed to pot legalization is unveiling proposals on Thursday for the U.S. government to ease restrictions on scientific research into […]
Researching Marijuana’s Medical Potential Responsibly: A Six Point Plan
SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA (SAM) CALLS FOR MARIJUANA RESEARCH OVERHAUL Recommendations include eliminating the Public Health Service (PHS) committee review for marijuana research applications, initiating a compassionate use program, and […]
