Publications

National Publications

Patients in the Crossfire

Every year in America more than 750,000 people are arrested for marijuana crimes, most for simple possession. This book tells the stories of people whose lives have been uprooted by prohibition.

Educational Booklets on Medical Marijuana and Specific Conditions

We have produced a number of highly informative booklets on the use of cannabis to treat specific conditions. You can download free pdf's of booklets on HIV/AIDS, Multiple Sclerosis, Aging, Arthritis, Gastro-Intestinal Disorders, Movement Disorders, Cancer and Chronic Pain. To order booklets, please visit our online store.

Organizer's Manual

ASA's Organizer's Handbook walks activists through the steps of starting an ASA group and carrying out effective grassroots organizing.

ABC's to Citizen Advocacy

The strength and power politicians have is derived directly from their constituents. Legislators are elected to represent your views, and they appreciate hearing from their constituents. This document covers the basics of effective and persuasive communication with your representatives.

Media Manual

Learn how to use the media to get your message accross and influence people. This manual covers identifying your target audiences, developing general strategies and messaging, and more.

California Publications

Out of Compliance

A Report on Rights Violations by California Law Enforcement in Defiance of Medical Marijuana Laws. Report includes a recommended police policy for agencies across the state.

Medical Cannabis Dispensing Collectives and Local Regulation

This report details the impact of regulatory dispensary ordinances in cities around the state, based on information from local officials involved in the process.

Legal Manual

This exhaustive legal manual gives you the nuts and bolts of medical marijuana law in California: becoming a patient and caregiver, legal defense, and organizing for successful court solidarity among other useful items.

"How to Defend a Medical Cannabis Patient"