Jordan Davidson, a man in long-term recovery and manager at Smart Approaches to Marijuana, will discuss addiction recovery from today’s marijuana in an online presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 17.
— an announcement from the New Canaan Parent Support Group
To get the Zoom.com link, register here.
About the Presenter
— from the Smart Approaches to Marijuana website
Jordan Davidson serves as government affairs manager at Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM).
When he was 17 years old, Jordan entered long-term addiction recovery after struggling with cannabis use disorder. Prior to joining SAM, Jordan worked in Connecticut politics at the state and federal level.
At SAM, Jordan manages federal policy on Capitol Hill. Jordan helped shepherd the passage of the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, the first-ever marijuana reform bill signed into law. He also led successful efforts to defeat Congressional passage of the MORE, States Reform, Cannabis Administration and Opportunity, and SAFE Banking Acts.
Since he joined SAM in 2019, Jordan has specialized in youth outreach and substance abuse prevention. He has been invited as a guest speaker by organizations and members of Congress across the country.
Jordan has a BA in Political Science from American University in Washington, D.C.
About Smart Approaches to Marijuana
— from the “About” web page on the SAM website
Smart Approaches to Marijuana is an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy. We are professionals working in mental health and public health.
We are bipartisan. We are medical doctors, lawmakers, treatment providers, preventionists, teachers, law enforcement officers and others who seek a middle road between incarceration and legalization.
Our commonsense, third-way approach to marijuana policy is based on reputable science and sound principles of public health and safety.