Americans for Safe Access is the nation’s largest organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.

Contact Gov. Schwarzenegger to Protect Medical Cannabis Employment Rights!

AB 2279 would ensure a medical cannabis patient's right to work and end employment discrimination against patients. Contact Governor Schwarzenegger to urge him to sign AB 2279 into law!

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September 2008 Activist Newsletter

Calif. Legislature OKs Job Rights for Patients; Calif. AG Issues Medical Cannabis Guidelines; ASA Forms Alliance with SSDP; ASA Launches Chapter Mentorship Program

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Medical Marijuana Edible Maker to be Sentenced in Federal Court

Sentencing hearing Wednesday 9/3 preceded by a 2pm press conference

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Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Summer '08

Policy updates on Congressional legislation, legal developments, state programs, and new research

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Patients' Rights Icon Attorney General Guidelines Signal Victory for California Campaign

Publication of the CA Attorney General's guidelines for medical cannabis patients, providers, and police is the successful culmination of three years of ASA's strategic work and signals a turning point for medical cannabis patients in the state.

  • AG Guidelines
  • What the Guidelines Mean for Collectives and Cooperatives

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