Executive Action Can Close the Medical Cannabis Access Gap for Veterans

| March 16, 2021 |

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement...

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Pledge to Demand Equity for Patients

| March 02, 2021 |

Despite the fact that a wide majority of 36 states have now created comprehensive programs to allow legal access to medical cannabis treatment, there are still vital conflicts in the web of state and federal regulations stemming from remaining federal...

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Register for Unity 2021

| February 16, 2021 |

Americans for Safe Access is excited to announce the 9th Annual National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference on April 29-30, 2021. Unity 2021 is the event to learn best practices, exchange ideas, and grow the medical cannabis movement. Attendees will be joined...

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Biden-Harris Can Do It!

| February 05, 2021 |

There is a widespread perception that the first 100 days of a new presidential administration are a test of what to expect for the remainder of their term. While the unexpected can always change the course of an administration it...

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United Nations Considers Cannabis as Medicine and Removes Cannabis from Schedule IV In Historic Decision

| December 02, 2020 |

Early this morning in Vienna, Austria, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) made a historic decision to adopt the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation to remove cannabis and its resin from Schedule IV under the United Nations (UN)...

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Congressional Action for Veteran Medical Cannabis Patients

| November 17, 2020 |

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. 4.4 million cannabis patients across the country are stuck under conflicting federal and state cannabis policy, with veterans comprising the largest contingent of...

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Medical Cannabis Patients and Adult-Use Consumers Won Big on Election Night: But What Does This Really Mean for Patients

| November 04, 2020 |

While many 2020 general election results remain a mystery until all votes are counted, voters were clear in expressing their support for all five statewide cannabis ballot initiatives offered this cycle. This continues a trend from 2016, when eight out...

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Every Vote is a Medical Cannabis Vote

| November 02, 2020 |

With the November general election approaching and Congress looking to wrap up legislative work for the year in December, it is a good time to assess the status of cannabis reform. The 2019-2020 congressional session has certainly provided some hope...

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Pediatric Medical Cannabis Access in Schools

| October 21, 2020 |

A national perspective on safe access for students At ASA, our goal is to ensure that every state has sensible cannabis policies that create safe and legal access for all patients. This means we believe that patients who medicate with...

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ASA/PFC Submit Comments to USDA for the Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Program

| October 09, 2020 |

The United States Department of Agriculture closed its comment period after requesting information on the establishment of a domestic hemp program. ASA/PFC submitted comments for the 12 questions being asked, which included additional requirements for measurement uncertainty and requiring the...

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