WSU College of Medicine eyes more instruction on medical cannabis as study suggests doctors reluctant to talk about it Paul Marini | July 30, 2019 By Kip Hill for The Spokesman-Review Washington’s requirement of any type of instruction for its consultants sets it apart from other states that have legalized medicinal cannabis, said Debbie Churgai, interim director of the national group Americans for Safe Access... Read more
It's Easier To Buy CBD In Kansas Than To Know For Sure What's In It Or What It's Good For Paul Marini | July 30, 2019 By Celia Llopis-Jepsen for KCUR 89.3 “Honestly, I’m scared for people,” said Lisa Sublett, of medical cannabis proponents Bleeding Kansas Advocates. “I don’t trust the stuff at your gas station, sorry. You really have no idea what’s in the bottle.”She... Read more
Medical marijuana users will get dibs if supply wanes, but evidence from other states indicates some may turn to recreational pot once it is legal in Illinois Paul Marini | July 01, 2019 By Jamie Munks for the Chicago Tribune “Anybody who’s really suffering should not be prohibited access to this product.” - David Mangone Read more
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy to offer medical cannabis education Paul Marini | June 27, 2019 By Meredith Cohn for the Baltimore Sun Debbie Churgai, interim director for Americans for Safe Access, said she did not know what changed or why the university did not approach the group again. The group continues to offer its own... Read more
Congressman Withdraws Veterans Marijuana Measure Amid VA Opposition Paul Marini | June 21, 2019 By Kyle Jaeger via Marijuana Moment “After the momentum of this week between House hearings on cannabis small business access to capital, a [House Veterans’ Affairs Committee] hearing on medical cannabis research, and a historic victory in the House with... Read more
As FDA Grapples With CBD Dosing, Definitions, ASA Issues Patient Guide Paul Marini | June 10, 2019 By Beth Wang for InsideHealthPolicy Just days after FDA held a 10-hour meeting to discuss the science and regulation of cannabis-based products, Americans for Safe Access issued a resource guide for patients, health care providers, consumers and anyone interested in... Read more
AP analysis: Medical pot takes hit when weed legal for all Paul Marini | June 10, 2019 By Billian Flaccus and Angeliki Kastanis for the Associated Press via Yahoo! Finance "Some of the products that these patients have relied on for consistency — and have used over and over for years — are disappearing off the shelves... Read more
Americans For Safe Access Releases CBD Guide For Patients Paul Marini | June 10, 2019 By Benjie Cooper for the Candid Chronicle There are many cannabidiol (CBD) products that are readily available in legal markets in 2019, but there are also many differences of opinion regarding how CBD works, what it is useful for, how... Read more
Hundreds of pounds of Ohio medical marijuana won't make it to dispensary shelves. Here's why. Paul Marini | June 05, 2019 By Jackie Borchardt for the Cincinnati Enquirer "You didn’t always know what you were getting. The vast majority of people will not get a test done until they are told to get a test done." - Heather Despres Read more
Is Medical Cannabis Losing Out as Recreational Use Rises? Paul Marini | May 30, 2019 By Georgia Williams for Cannabis Investing News With the news cycle currently dominated by reports of various countries legalizing recreational marijuana, it’s easy to forget that that road to legalization has been in the works for decades. Much of the... Read more