Would legalizing recreational marijuana be good for Pa.'s fledgling medical pot program? Paul Marini | September 23, 2019 By David Hurst for the Daily Iowegian "With the rise of recreational shops, processors are turning their attention to products that have wider appeal. They have to make the most popular products to compete. And suddenly, specialized concentrates that some... Read more
Calls for regulation of medical cannabis devices following health crisis Paul Marini | September 20, 2019 From Medical Cannabis Network, Health Europa Industry bodies call for better regulation of medical cannabis devices following the vapourisation health crisis in America. In a letter to the heads of the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the... Read more
U.S. universities boost cannabis courses, marijuana research Paul Marini | September 18, 2019 By Jean Lotus for UPI "We're excited that universities are finally taking the steps to teach the medical profession about medical cannabis. Whether it's in the lab or manufacturing, cultivation or at a dispensary, it's so important to understand how... Read more
This Missouri Mom Fought Hard For Medical Marijuana. Now She’s Fighting To Pay Its High Price. Paul Marini | September 11, 2019 By Alex Smith for KCUR 89.3 “It is a huge burden on patients,” said Debbie Churgai, interim director of Americans for Safe Access, a medical marijuana patient advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.A survey conducted by Americans for Safe Access... Read more
A medical cannabis travel guide has been launched for Americans Paul Marini | September 11, 2019 By Medical Cannabis Network A new medical cannabis travel guide has been launched for patients who use cannabis in the United States. The Medical Cannabis Patient’s Guide for US Travel has been launched by medical cannabis campaign group Americans for Safe... Read more
Medical marijuana patients can face problems in other states Paul Marini | September 09, 2019 By Jean Lotus for UPI Medical marijuana has been legalized in 33 U.S. states, but for the almost 3 million patients who want to travel outside of their home state, laws elsewhere can be a confusing patchwork of differing rules.... Read more
Safe Travel Guide for Marijuana Users This Weekend Paul Marini | September 03, 2019 By Thomas Mitchell for Westword “Most people take for granted the ability to travel across state lines during a long holiday weekend. But for almost 3 million medical cannabis patients across the country, traveling can be a difficult undertaking,” she... Read more
DEA Announces Plan To Promulgate Regulations For The Approval Of New Cannabis Cultivation Facility Licenses Paul Marini | September 03, 2019 By Johnny Green for WeedNews “After years of inexcusable delay, the DEA has finally taken a small step forward in the potential licensing of new cannabis cultivation facilities for scientific research. ASA has urged reform in this area for over... Read more
New Medical Cannabis Patient’s Travel Guide by Americans for Safe Access is Available Paul Marini | September 03, 2019 By Jenni Jacobsen for Times of CBD Americans for Safe Access (ASA) released a guide for patients taking medical cannabis. The guide relates to travel, so that patients can be aware of the laws concerning cannabis access. There is a great deal... Read more
Guide ‘emphasizes facts, not falsehoods’ about CBD use Paul Marini | August 29, 2019 By Janel Miller for Healio Primary Care Americans for Safe Access recently issued the Patient’s Guide to CBD to provide background on cannabidiol and recommendations regarding its dosing and handling. The Americans for Safe Access is an organization consisting of medical professionals, scientists,... Read more