ASA Monthly Activist Newsletters
Oct 092018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - October 2018
In the October 2018 issue:
- Vote Medical Marijuana Guide Released
- CBD Drug Placed in Least Restrictive Category
- ASA Author to Present on Stigma at Denver Conference Oct 16
- Improved PFC Website Launches
- ASA Presents at Abilities Expo and Medical Conference
- New ASA Webinars: Patient Experience and Analytic Methods
- Save the Date: Unity Conference March 18-20
- Activist Profile: New Los Angeles ASA Chapter
- Action Alert: Vote Medical Marijuana!
Sep 122018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - September 2018
In the September 2018 issue:
- UN Takes First Look at Status of Cannabis Under International Law
- Illinois Takes Direct Step to Fight Opioid Crisis with Medical Cannabis
- First Southern California Laboratory Achieves National PFC Certification
- Congressional Pressure Builds for More Cannabis Research
- Upcoming Events - Abilities Expo Boston
- ASA Partners with The Sacred Plant to Help Spread Education about the Opioid Crisis
- Activist Profile: Tom Duncan, Iowa, in memoriam
- ACTION ALERT: Urge Congress to Find the Facts on Medical Cannabis
Aug 092018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - August 2018
In the August 2018 issue
- ASA Brings Model Cannabis Legislation to Lawmakers
- Disabilities Focus of Presentation, Outreach in Chicago
- ASA Science and Standards Work Has International Reach
- Upcoming ASA Events
- PFC Certifying Analytic Labs and other Cannabis Businesses
- Missouri Voters to Choose Between 3 Medical Cannabis Initiatives
- ASA Activist Profile, Nic Easley, Denver, Colorado
- ACTION ALERT: Register to Vote and Vote MMJ
Jul 102018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - July 2018
In the July 2018 Issue:
- FDA Approves First Medicine Derived from Cannabis
- World Health Organization Takes First Steps to Reschedule Cannabis
- New Bipartisan Congressional Bill to Respect State Cannabis Laws
- Oklahoma Voters Pass Robust Medical Cannabis Initiative
- Activist Profile: Christy and Mark Zartler, ASA 2018 Courage Award
- ACTION ALERT: Urge Congress to Pass the STATES Act
Jun 062018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - June 2018
In the June 2018 Issue:
- ASA Brings Citizen Lobbyists to Capitol Hill
- Opioid Crisis Focus of Sixth Annual Unity Conference
- PFC Federal Raid Training Prepares Industry
- Utah Medical Cannabis Initiative Overcomes Opposition
- Pennsylvania Expands Qualifying Products and Conditions
- Activist Profiles: 2018 ASA Excellence Award Winners
- ACTION ALERT: Veterans Deserve Safe Access to Medical Cannabis
May 022018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - May 2018
In the May 2018 Issue:
- ASA’s National Unity Conference Starts May 22
- ASA Submits Guidance to FDA for International Rescheduling
- Three States Expand Medical Cannabis Programs
- Voters in Oklahoma and Utah to Decide Safe Access
- Activist Profile: Jennifer Collins, Virginia
- ACTION ALERT: Join ASA in Lobbying Congress on May 23
Apr 132018
Paul Marini
ASA Activist Newsletter - April 2018
In the April 2018 Issue:
- Congress Acts to Protect Patients from AG Sessions
- Advocates Descend on Annual UN Drug Meeting
- Two Studies Show Safe Access Reduces Prescription Opioid Use
- ASA’s National Unity Conference is just 6 Weeks Away
- ASA to Host New Patient Education Course
- ASA Workshop at New York Abilities Expo
- Maryland Patients Benefit from Cannabis Care Certification
- ASA Education and Training Has Global Reach
- Activist Profile: Lisa Sublett, Kansas
- ACTION ALERT: Urge your Senators to support CARERS!
Mar 042018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - March 2018 - Americans for Safe Access
In the March 2018 Issue:
- ASA’s Annual States Report Finds Improvements
- DEA Removes More Misinformation from Website
- CBD Businesses Targeted in Tennessee, Charges Dropped
- ASA Partnering with Releaf App to Enhance Patient Services
- ASA Patient Education Course at Cannabis Learn Conference & Expo
- Tourette Association Symposium on Medical Cannabis Features ASA
- Scholarships Available for 2018 National Unity Conference
- Activist Profile: Ellen Lenox Smith, Rhode Island
- ACTION ALERT: Send the States Report to your Elected Officials
Feb 062018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - February 2018
In the February 2018 Issue:
- Federal Budget Impasse Again Imperils Patient Protections
- DOJ Action Spurs New Support for Legislation in Congress
- VA Rejects Congressional Pressure on Cannabis Studies
- Virginia Advocates Help Pave Way to Historic Bill
- ASA Training and Education Programs Range from Raid Prep to CME
- Registration Opens for 2018 National Unity Conference
- Remembering Dennis Peron
- ASA Activist Profile: Scott Roberts, Sacramento, California
- ACTION ALERT: Protect Medical Cannabis Patients!
Jan 152018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - 2017 Year in Review
In the January 2018 Issue
- DOJ Memo on Prosecutions Rescinded; Temporary Protections Remain
- ASA Launches Campaign on Cannabis as a Tool in Opioid Crisis
- Veterans Administration Loosens Cannabis Policy
- WHO Initial Report Says CBD Needs No Restrictions
- DEA Yields to Pressure, Removes Misinformation on Cannabis
- ASA National Unity Conference a Success
- ASA’s Annual Report on State Medical Cannabis Programs Finds Improvements
- State & International Developments
- ASA’s Training Programs Going Global
- ACTION ALERT: Send Congress Your Story Today!
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