Smart Approaches to Marijuana

Get with the Times.

“Trump was intensely lobbied by the marijuana industry, which stands to make billions from these changes.” thedrugreport.org/2026/05/12/tru…

SAM President @KevinSabet brought the 🔥 to this debate about Trump's disastrous psychedelic executive order.

Friday Fact: 6% of U.S. marijuana users experienced cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), also known as scromiting, in the past year. thedrugreport.org/2026/05/14/fri…

"She cautioned that the science doesn’t support using cannabis to treat those issues and said the data shows it can lead to worse side effects, specifically in adolescents." wtop.com/health-fitness…

Combined with mixed messaging on marijuana and other drugs, the US may be edging toward a deeper polysubstance addiction crisis. The warning signs are staring us right in the face, writes SAM President @KevinSabet. unherd.com/newsroom/fda-f…

Our statement on the House Appropriations Committee's passage of the Commerce, Justice, and Science funding bill, which includes language blocking marijuana rescheduling, enforcing the hemp-THC ban, and investigating CCP-owned marijuana farms.

The Trump administration’s recent attempts to loosen the nation’s laws regarding marijuana and psychedelics mark a significant departure from the positions favored by Republicans. thedrugreport.org/2026/05/12/tru…

Check out our Marijuana and Mental Health Deep Dive below to learn more about marijuana's negative impact on users' mental health. ⬇️⬇️ learnaboutsam.org/deep-dive/mari…

HIGH STAKES with Kevin Sabet is out now. Your go-to podcast for discussions about drug policy and the effects of drug legalization.

A new study published found that using cannabis and tobacco together increases the risk of developing psychotic disorders like schizophrenia among those considered high risk. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-c…

The price of marijuana legalization. “Polling commissioned by OneOhio found marijuana use among adults in Ohio increased from 35% in 2024 to 41% this year. Nearly half of current users reported using marijuana daily. The survey also found 67% of Ohioans believe marijuana has become more socially acceptable since legalization.” “Researchers also found growing acceptance of marijuana use during pregnancy. Polling showed 19% of Ohioans now believe marijuana use during pregnancy is acceptable, up from 14% last year. Among women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy, 51% reported using marijuana.” fox8.com/news/ohio-laun…

SAM opposes Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to sign Senate Bill 220 into law. Read our statement below:

Big Tobacco is back, rebranded as the marijuana industry, using the same playbook they used in the past to promote their dangerous products. Watch the new episode of HIGH STAKES to learn more. Watch with the link below.

"Corporations at the top of America’s $30bn trade are accused of false advertising — it could become their Big Tobacco moment" 🚨 👀 thetimes.com/us/news-today/…

SAM is proud to celebrate National Prevention Week! "The data is clear: 95% of individuals who do not initiate drug use by age 21 never begin, reinforcing why youth-focused prevention must remain at the center of our strategy." - SAM President @KevinSabet

Watch Episode 2 of HIGH STAKES with @KevinSabet!