ASA in the News

By Blake Nicholson for the Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report

The Health Department has endured some criticism over the amount of time it is taking to make the drug available, though the timeline isn't unusual when compared to other states with the drug, according to the advocacy group Americans for Safe Access.

Jenevieve Ooka for PR Newswire via Markets Insider

"Having worked closely with Americans For Safe Access in the past, I know what they can do to assist stalled programs and get the necessary resources to regulators," said Nic Easley. "Steph established the Patient Focused Certification program for exactly this purpose. Everyone on Guam can hear for themselves that this years-long delay is not insurmountable."

By Bethany Bump for the Times Union

"Access to medical marijuana should not be limited to those who can pay out of pocket," the bill memo says.

There are currently 77,619 patients certified to participate in New York's medical marijuana program, according to the program's website.

New York earned low scores for its medical marijuana program, especially on access and functionality, from Americans for Safe Access, a medical cannabis advocacy organization that grades states based on the ability of patients to access the medicine, among other things.

By Gary M. Kramer for Salon

We met with cannabis makers, dispensaries, and through doing the film we went to ASA, the Americans for Safe Access Conference, in DC, and we met Dr. Donald Abrams and Dr. Sunil Aggarwal. We had great luck with these amazing people who are so knowledgeable about the plant. They’d lead us to others. - Ricki Lake

By Marcus Dash for Local DVM

"We've partnered up with Americans for safe access to help provide more information and documentation to our patients and we are really focused on becoming a positive impact for the community." - Sean Scranton, Maryland Health and Wellness Center

By A.J. Herrington for the Candid Chronicle

Terrie Best, the current Chair of the San Diego chapter of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), organized the Bonnie Bash. ASA is a national organization working to ensure access to safe and legal medicinal marijuana. The group has a reputation for creative protest and demonstrations that approach the level of street art.

By Johnny Green for Weed News

Today, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) launched its Vote Medical Marijuana voter guide. The campaign features an interactive online voter’s guide that grades members of Congress on their votes and sponsored bills on the issue of medical cannabis legislation.

By Emma Ockerman for Vice News

“From a civil rights perspective, you’re denying a whole class of people housing that have already been denied other aspects of living their life to the fullest potential because of the federal prohibition on cannabis.” - David Mangone

By Rick Schettino for PotNetwork

“The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act provides a much-needed system for providing medical cannabis to America's heroes. Countless veterans have shared stories with our organization about how medical cannabis has helped them or a fellow soldier deal with the injuries of war like PTSD or chronic pain.” - David Mangone