ASA Statement-HHS Cannabis Rescheduling Findings Steph Sherer | January 13, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Steph Sherer: [email protected] “I am excited to see that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) incorporated many of Americans for Safe Access’ suggestions in their approach to the scheduling process and ASA’s data was utilized, resulting in their conclusion that... Read more
Consumer Beware: Report Reveals Major Disparities in State Cannabis Testing Programs Debbie Churgai | July 11, 2023 CONTACT: Debbie Churgai, [email protected], (202) 618-6973 Consumer Beware: Report Reveals Major Disparities in State Cannabis Testing Programs Advocates Call for Enhanced Product Safety Protocols and Consumer Education WASHINGTON, DC – Today Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a leading... Read more
Congress Aims to Remove Restrictions for Veterans and Medical Cannabis Debbie Churgai | April 20, 2023 CONTACT: Debbie Churgai, [email protected], (202) 618-6973 Congress Aims to Remove Restrictions for Veterans and Medical Cannabis Effort supported by Americans for Safe Access, Veterans and Patient Organizations WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, the Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, legislation that... Read more
State Medical Cannabis Laws Graded by Patient Advocates in New Report Debbie Churgai | February 02, 2023 Americans for Safe Access Releases Annual Report to Policymakers on Patient Perspectives of the Success of State Medical Cannabis Programs WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) unveiled their annual report, “2022 State of the States Report: An Analysis... Read more
MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, ADVOCATES, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVERGE ONLINE FOR 10th ANNUAL NATIONAL MEDICAL CANNABIS UNITY CONFERENCE Debbie Churgai | December 20, 2022 MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, ADVOCATES, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVERGE ONLINE FOR 10th ANNUAL NATIONAL MEDICAL CANNABIS UNITY CONFERENCE Medical Cannabis Advocacy Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Advocacy WASHINGTON, DC — On December 12-14, 2022, Americans for Safe Access (ASA)... Read more
Patients Applaud President Biden Signing Cannabis Research Bill, Demand Continued Medical Cannabis Reforms Paul Marini | December 02, 2022 Patients Applaud President Biden Signing Cannabis Research Bill, Demand Continued Medical Cannabis Reforms President Biden Signed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act, the First Stand-Alone Cannabis Reform Bill, but Cannabis Patients Still Left Behind Washington, DC – Today, President... Read more
ASA Launches 2022 Vote Medical Marijuana Guide Paul Marini | October 24, 2022 2022 Voter Guide Provides Information on how Elected Officials have Voted on Cannabis Policy For Immediate Release: October 24, 2022 Contact: Abbey Roudebush [email protected] (202) 921-6649 Washington, DC – Today, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a national... Read more
California Cannabis Stakeholders Join Together to Address Patient Needs Debbie Churgai | April 18, 2022 Americans for Safe Access Announces New Agenda for California with New Advisory Group focusing on Improved Patient Access, Affordability, Equity, Product Safety and more WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Safe Access (ASA) announces the creation of The ASA California Advisory Committee... Read more
Industry Organizations Weigh in on Cannabis Trademark Issues Fighting for Consumer Safety Debbie Churgai | March 08, 2022 Americans for Safe Access and the International Cannabis Bar Association File Amicus Brief Regarding Joy Tea, LLC. Washington DC-- Americans for Safe Access (ASA) and the International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) filed an Amicus Brief arguing that through the United... Read more
Nation’s Largest Medical Cannabis Patient Organization Releases Report on Efficacy of State Medical Cannabis Laws Reenal Doshi | February 23, 2022 Americans for Safe Access Grades States on Patient Access, Affordability, Equity, Product Safety and More WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) unveiled their annual report, “2021 State of the States Report: An Analysis of Medical Cannabis Access in... Read more