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SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) advocates for a commonsense, third-way approach to marijuana policy. NYT: The “well-coordinated opposition.” @gooddrugpolicy
On September 16th, the new, essential book from our CEO @KevinSabet will hit shelves in the U.S. Pre-order your copy of ONE NATION UNDER THE INFLUENCE today! onenationbook.com
#TBT Big Tobacco (@AltriaScience) tried to take our piece down a year ago. @LukeNiforatos: “The US loses $1.4 trillion in social costs compared to only roughly $19 billion in tax revenue, indicating that for every $1 in tobacco tax revenue, we could be spending more than $70…
A year and a day ago, I wrote this piece condemning Phillip Morris' first U.S. factory in 50 years, now to produce Zyn pouches. @AltriaNews tried to have the piece taken down. It still stands, and it's even more true today. sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/oped-a…
We're pushing hard to get SB3 passed in Tx and appreciate @LtGovTX’s strong leadership in protecting Texas families. Keep up the great work!
THC is NOT harmless. Hard science shows growing risks to our kids, heart health & our minds. We must protect Texas families. My priority remains keeping THC out of our communities. ow.ly/9pv250WtHj1
We support @LtGovTX for standing up to Big Marijuana. SB 3 is a strong step toward protecting kids, workplaces, and public safety. States must reject the commercialization of addiction. #txlege #ProtectTexas
THC is NOT harmless. Hard science shows growing risks to our kids, heart health & our minds. We must protect Texas families. My priority remains keeping THC out of our communities. ow.ly/9pv250WtHj1
Trulieve is selling addiction under the guise of “wellness”. Now, it's pushing THC-laced energy drinks like “Upward.” They’re not hiding it anymore. This is Big Marijuana copying Big Tobacco: targeting young users, normalizing daily drug use, and maximizing profit at the cost…
In @Newsweek, @KevinSabet warns: Marijuana use is linked to a two-fold risk of cardiovascular death and a 29% higher risk of major cardiac events. Today’s marijuana isn’t your granddad’s weed, it could literally break your heart. High-potency THC products are fueling a public…
Among all veterans who died by suicide in 2022, almost 9% were diagnosed with cannabis use disorder. Of veterans who died by suicide and had a diagnosed substance use disorder, 35% had CUD.
reuters.com/business/retai… We had said Big Marijuana was Big Tobacco 2.0, and now Big Alcohol wants in. As we've said all along, these harmful industries are morphing their products into marijuana and THC-based ones to escape their reputations. Don't fall for it.
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In the current special legislative session, testimony to ban THC in Texas was powerful, just like we heard in the regular session. Senate Bill 5 is a total ban on THC. Of course, CBD and CBG products will still be legal and available. #txlege
The DEA no longer has an Administrative law judge, and pot stocks aren't happy.
From 923 to 2,592 marijuana-related poison control calls in Texas, most involving young kids. That’s a 495% increase in children 5 and under. This spike began after hemp-derived THC was legalized in 2019. Parents, pay attention. 📉 Not safe. Not regulated. Not worth it.…
Correct—THC is not harmless. For more info, check out @KevinSabet and @LukeNiforatos from @learnaboutsam.
New study: Cannabis use during pregnancy is rising — and varies dramatically by pregnancy status. Marijuana use during pregnancy can harm fetal development and increase risks for low birth weight, stillbirth, and developmental delays. Legalization doesn’t change the science. We…
SAM’s recent poll of 500 New Yorkers found that nearly 80% oppose unrestricted public marijuana smoking, and almost 60% of New Yorkers are bothered by frequent marijuana smells in public. “I think that’s one of the negative impacts of our cannabis law that the state government…
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"A Connecticut man is being held without bail [in Berkshire County MA] after allegedly stabbing two friends at a campsite Friday during what his attorney described as a cannabis-induced psychotic episode."
That’s more like it @GregAbbott_TX!
Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly said Tuesday that he supports banning intoxicating hemp products, appearing to walk back his calls last month for lawmakers to regulate the state’s burgeoning THC industry like it does for alcohol. Read more here: bit.ly/40TbQBx