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Independent certification will benefit patients, healthcare providers, and regulators implementing medical marijuana laws

Paul Marini | December 17, 2013

Washington, D.C. -- Patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) launched a new nationwide program today that will certify the quality and reliability of medical marijuana products sold at licensed businesses. Patient Focused Certification (PFC) is the only nonprofit,...

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ASA California Roundup: December 16, 2013

Paul Marini | December 16, 2013

Contents:California News CalNORML to Challenge Medical Marijuana Cultivation Ruling (California) Growing Marijuana in California: Here’s the Law (California) Navy Veteran Sentenced for Running Medical Marijuana Dispensary (San Diego) San Jose Passes Medical Marijuana Law, then Starts Shutting Down Shops (San...

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Families Seeking CBD Medicines Migrating, Pressuring Politicians

Paul Marini | December 12, 2013

Few things are more difficult than watching your child suffer from a devastating medical condition, and few conditions leave parents feeling more helpless than seizure disorders. The convulsions are horrifyingly dangerous and unpredictable, and so are most of the drugs...

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Tune in Tonight for Our Live Google Hangout with Leading Medical, Scientific Experts to Discuss New Cannabis Monograph

Paul Marini | December 12, 2013

Tonight ASA is hosting a Google Hangout at 5:30pm PT (8:30pm ET) with a panel of leading medical and scientific experts to discuss by video the new cannabis monograph from the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP), an authoritative compendium of scientific data, including long-awaited standards for the...

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Fight on Jovan! Support our Veterans.

Paul Marini | December 12, 2013

Jovan Jackson has fought a long and very hard battle in San Diego court for medical cannabis freedom. After a third trial concluded unfavorably in early November, he will now be sentenced at a hearing this Friday, December 13th.  Jovan’s regrettable...

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Scientific data, standards put to rest the notion that medical marijuana is a dangerous drug with no medical value

Paul Marini | December 12, 2013

Washington, D.C. -- Patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is hosting a Google Hangout today at 5:30pm PT (8:30pm ET) with a panel of leading medical and scientific experts to discuss by video the new cannabis monograph from...

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American Herbal Pharmacopoeia monograph lays scientific foundation for quality assurance and expanded research

Paul Marini | December 11, 2013

In an historic move, the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) released the first installation of a two-part Cannabis monograph today that classifies cannabis (marijuana) as a botanical medicine, alongside many other widely accepted Complementary and Alternative Medicines. The monograph, entitled Standards of...

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Families claim social workers unfairly snatched their kids

Paul Marini | December 11, 2013

Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego CityBeat During a telephone conversation with her husband, Wendy Jones heard a loud bang through the receiver right before the call went dead. On her way back from a work trip to Anaheim in early...

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American Herbal Pharmacopoeia monograph lays scientific foundation for quality assurance and expanded research

Paul Marini | December 11, 2013

Washington, DC -- In an historic move, the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) released the first installation of a two-part Cannabis monograph yesterday that classifies cannabis (marijuana) as a botanical medicine, alongside many other widely accepted Complementary and Alternative Medicines. Written and...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Dec 2013

Paul Marini | December 10, 2013

IN THIS ISSUE ASA Releases Report on Federal Enforcement Guidelines Congress Members Urge US Attorney to Lay Off Dispensaries ASA Submits Comments on Proposed Washington State Rule Changes Advocates in Arkansas Launch 2014 Initiative Campaign ACTION ALERT: Send Your Rep....

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