Press Releases

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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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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State of the States’ Medical Cannabis Programs

Paul Marini | February 28, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC — February 28, 2018 — Today the medical cannabis advocacy organization, Americans for Safe Access, released its annual report entitled “Medical Marijuana Access in the United States: A Patient-Focused Analysis of the Patchwork of State Laws.” The report examines...

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Americans for Safe Access Announces Partnership with Releaf App Aimed at Creating a New Class of Patient-Focused Dispensaries

Paul Marini | February 26, 2018

Washington, D.C. - February 21, 2018 -- Today, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a non-profit organization promoting safe and legal access to medical cannabis since  2002, and Releaf App, an experience tracking tool for cannabis patients, officially announced their partnership...

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DEA’s Internal Review Process Results in Removal of Misinformation about Cannabis from Website

Paul Marini | February 08, 2018

Americans for Safe Access Applauds Action and Calls Upon Congress to Take Note WASHINGTON, DC — In a letter dated January 26th, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring safe and legal access to medical...

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Virginia Paves Road for Medical Marijuana in Conservative States

Paul Marini | February 05, 2018

Bill Allowing All Physicians to Recommend Cannabis Oils Passes House and Senate Richmond VA — Today, the Virginia General Assembly Senate passed SB726 by a vote of 40 to 0. Last week, the companion bill passed the House of Delegates unanimously...

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Sessions’ Actions Against Cole Memo Triggers Call to Action from Medical Cannabis Advocates

Steph Sherer | January 04, 2018

Still Protected by the CJS Amendment, Patients Prepare for A Return to Pre-Cole World Washington D.C. — As first reported by the Associated Press, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is planning on rescinding the 2013 memo created by then Deputy Attorney...

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Victory for Veterans as VA Changes Policy on Medical Cannabis

Paul Marini | December 20, 2017

Washington D.C. —  On December 8, 2017, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) quietly updated their policy in regards to VA doctors having discussions with veterans about medical cannabis, and clarified VA policy regarding access to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)...

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Improving Medical Cannabis Programs Will Combat Opioid Crisis

Paul Marini | December 07, 2017

Americans for Safe Access Releases a Blueprint for State Policy WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Americans for Safe Access released “Medical Cannabis as a Tool to Combat Pain and the Opioid Crisis: A Blueprint for State Policy.” The blueprint outlines legislative and...

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ASA Files Freedom of Information Act Requests

Paul Marini | November 09, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC — On November 9, Americans for Safe Access, filed two requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for information on any discussions the Commission had about medical cannabis and specifically the only cannabis study referenced in the...

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