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ASA Activist Newsletter - April 2018

Paul Marini | April 13, 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...

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Research Continues to Show Benefits of Cannabis in Fighting the Opioid Crisis

Paul Marini | April 03, 2018

Washington, DC —  New research has been released that further highlights the potential role of medical cannabis in combating the Nation’s opioid crisis . Two studies, published on April 2nd  by the Journal of the American Medical Association reveal a...

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Lisa Sublett, Kansas

William Dolphin | April 02, 2018

What led Lisa Sublett to medical cannabis were the health issues she faced after the birth of her last child. Research was part of her career path in corporate marketing, so she set about investigating her options.

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Is Vaping Cannabis Safe?

Paul Marini | March 22, 2018

By Kathleen Richards for East Bay Express So how can consumers stay safe? [Dr. Jahan] Marcu recommends looking for a third-party seal of approval on products (such as PFC, or Patient Focused Certification, of which he is the director), critically...

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House Passes Budget with Medical Cannabis Protection Amendment

Paul Marini | March 22, 2018

Media Advisory for: March 22, 2018 Contact: David Mangone | [email protected] | 202-618-6975 House Passes Budget with Medical Cannabis Protection Amendment Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment will Protect Patients from AG Sessions until September Washington, D.C. — Today, after months of debate and...

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House Budget includes Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment!: Vote expected today!

Paul Marini | March 22, 2018

After months of debate and continuing resolutions, the House of Representatives has finally unveiled its Appropriations package for the fiscal year of 2018. Unlike previous short term measures, this bill would fully fund the government through September 30, 2018. At...

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U.S. Medical Marijuana States Report Card Published

Paul Marini | March 20, 2018

By Gillian Jalimnson for Hemp Gazette 46 U.S. states and three territories now have medical cannabis laws – and they vary greatly. In what must have been a monumental effort, Americans for Safe Access recently graded them all on a 500-point...

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The Grades Are In: Best And Worst States For Marijuana Patients

Paul Marini | March 19, 2018

By Terry Hacienda for The Fresh Toast Seven states receive a B+ and 16 states (mostly from the South) flunk. In a comprehensive, 187-page report on the status of access for medical marijuana patients in the US, seven states received...

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Patient-focused report graded medical marijuana programs. No states received an A.

Paul Marini | March 16, 2018

By Bruce Kennedy for The Cannabist Americans for Safe Access issues its annual state-by-state grades on medical cannabis laws and also calls on states to help combat the growing opioid crisis None of the state medical marijuana laws adopted thus...

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Sweet Releaf: The Latest Cannabis App Is Changing How Patients Receive Their Plant Knowledge

Paul Marini | March 14, 2018

By Kelly Johnson for Big Buds It’s amazing what can happen in just two years. The recent partnership announced between the cannabis app Releaf and the nonprofit Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is proof that patience, and dedication to the...

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