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ASA Activist Newsletter - December 2018

Paul Marini | December 08, 2018

In the December 2018 Issue: Utah Medical Cannabis Initiative Passes, Gets Replaced Missouri Voters Add Medical Cannabis to Constitution Medical Cannabis Researchers Meet with African Regulators ASA Meets with Aruba Officials at Medical Cannabis Conference Three Bipartisan Veterans Bills Introduced South...

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World Health Organization Keeps Patients Waiting

Paul Marini | December 07, 2018

Despite the anticipation of a major announcement  at the 61st Commission on Narcotic Drugs relating to the international scheduling of cannabis, no announcement came from the World Health Organization (WHO) today. Many expected the WHO to issue a recommendation on...

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What will happen to medical marijuana if NJ legalizes weed?

Paul Marini | December 06, 2018

By Nicole Leonard for Press of Atlantic City “Adult use laws do not create access for pediatric patients living with conditions such as epilepsy, cancer and other conditions,” - Debbie Churgai

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Cannabis Industry Reacts as Utah Legislature Changes Voter Approved Prop 2

Paul Marini | December 05, 2018

By Danny Reed for mg “The Utah Legislature seeks to create a completely unworkable system for the distribution of medical cannabis. Expect to see countless delays from Utah in implementing this program, and an incredibly reduced patient population compared to...

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Doug Rice, Utah

William Dolphin | December 03, 2018

Doug Rice, a retired firefighter and paramedic in Utah, became a medical cannabis advocate on behalf of his 26-year-old daughter, Ashley. She was in her mid-teens when she had her first drop seizure at school. Gradually they increased in severity...

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UOG to host public cannabis forum

Paul Marini | November 27, 2018

By Manny Cruz for the Pacific Daily News "Politicians very rarely will do anything simply because it's 'the right thing to do,'" Sherer said. "They represent communities, and if they aren't hearing from the community then nothing will happen. If...

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Medical Cannabis Experts Go to South Africa at Requests of SADC Governments Adherence to United Nations Treaties, Localized Treatments, and Export Capabilities Top Concerns

Paul Marini | November 20, 2018

Contact from ASA: Reenal Doshi | 202-857-4272 x.4 | [email protected] JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - Americans for Safe Access’s (ASA) research partner, the International Cannabis and Cannabinoid Institute (ICCI), is hosting a series of events for medical professionals, Southern Africa Development...

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Path for Marijuana Policy Gets Clearer in Congress

Paul Marini | November 13, 2018

By Erin Durkin for NationalJournal “I think for those who are opponents of this issue, there’s a strong federalism component that underlies it that makes it a lot, I think, easier to swallow. It basically says, ‘This is a state’s...

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Medical Cannabis in the 2018 Midterm Elections

Paul Marini | November 09, 2018

This week has been big for cannabis in electoral politics. Thanks to Tuesday’s election, thirty-three states now have a comprehensive medical cannabis program. Ballot victories in Missouri and Utah transitioned these states’ low-THC CBD programs to significantly broader access. Voters...

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How Can We Ensure the Disabled Community Has Equal Access to Cannabis?

Paul Marini | November 09, 2018

By Isabelle Lichtenstein for Merry Jane “We want people to talk to their doctors about it [medical cannabis]. We want them to be educated about how it works in their bodies. We want them to know about drug interactions if they’re...

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