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Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM, Inc.) is a non-profit educational organization opposed to marijuana legalization and commercialization.

History and background

SAM was founded in 2013, by former Congressman Patrick Kennedy and White House advisor Kevin Sabet.

SAM remains the most prominent anti-drug organization in the United States, having briefed heads of state, governors, presidents, and other decision makers. SAM has been the deciding donor, or part of a group of smaller donors and allies, in every major marijuana ballot initiative since 2014.

Funding

SAM says it is mostly funded by small donors, and by grants. Kevin Sabet said none of the organization's funding comes from corporations or opiate manufacturers.

State and local chapters

SAM has affiliated organizations in 50 states and has partnered with Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy, the California Coalition for Responsible Drug Policies, Mainers for Healthy Youth, the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy Massachusetts, and Nevadans for Responsible Drug Policy.

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington

International branches

• Smart Approaches to Marijuana Canada (SAMC)
• Smart Approaches to Marijuana New Zealand (Say Nope to Dope)

See also

• Arguments for and against drug prohibition
• Decriminalization of marijuana in the United States

References

1. ^ Michael Roberts (14 August 2017). "Meet Kevin Sabet, USA's Most Influential Critic of Marijuana Legalization". Westword. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
2. ^ "Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) Biography". ProCon.org. 10 July 2017. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
3. "Patrick Kennedy's SAM pot-health campaign lands in Denver". The Denver Post. 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
4. This Election, a Divided America Stands United on One Topic
5. Keegan Hamilton (26 October 2016). "Here's who's bankrolling the fight against legal marijuana". Vice News. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
6. "The Billboard Battle: Anti-Marijuana Group Wants Pro-Pot Signage Gone". Phoenix New Times. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
7. "Who Is With Us?". CALM USA. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
8. ^ C. Eugene Emery Jr. (30 March 2014). "Marijuana legalization opponent Heidi Heilman says today's marijuana is 300 percent to 800 percent stronger than in the past". PolitiFact. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
9. "Is Big Pharma Out to Stop—Or Take Over—Marijuana Legalization?". Vice. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
10. Paul Elias and David Crary (28 September 2016). "9 states to vote soon on expanding legal access to marijuana". Athens Banner Herald. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
11. "Hundreds Of Vets Receive Pot Free Of Charge At Special Event". CBS Denver. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
12. "Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) goes to Hawaii". The Garden Island. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
13. Kristin Buehner (11 October 2013). "Speaker cites dangers of youth and marijuana use". Globe Gazette. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
14. "Marijuana Abuse Prevention". Kansas Prevention Collaborative. 4 January 2018. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
15. Kevin Miller (2 March 2015). "Bill to ban local votes on legalizing marijuana draws fire at hearing". Press Herald. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
16. Talbot Partnership (4 December 2013). "Marijuana Abuse Prevention". Talbot Spy. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
17. Joe Gallagher (30 January 2013). "NH TO BECOME 20TH STATE AFFILIATED WITH SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA (SAM)". New Futures. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
18. Carl Wellstone (6 November 2015). "SAM Oregon Uses Ben Carson to Support Marijuana Prohibition". Marijuana Politics. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
19. "Nancy DeNuccio: Ocean State Prevention Alliance". Ocean State Prevention Alliance. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
20. "Northwest Tribes Oppose Pot Legalization". KNKX. Associated Press. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
21. Travis Lupick (17 June 2015). "Anti-pot group Smart Approaches to Marijuana Canada looks at legal challenges". Georgia Straight. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
22. "SAM-NZ (Smart Approaches to Marijuana NZ) - Position Statement". 7 June 2020.

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