Press Releases

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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Medical Marijuana Study: 70 percent of CBD products inaccurately labelled

Paul Marini | November 07, 2017

Americans for Safe Access Co-Author’s Study in JAMA on Cannabidiol Products Washington, DC - A new study published this week in JAMA found that nearly 70 percent of all cannabidiol (CBD) products sold online are either over or under labeled,...

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Patient Advocates Call on Congress to Act to Preserve Medical Cannabis to Fight Opiate Crisis

Paul Marini | October 31, 2017

Americans for Safe Access Launches Campaign and Declares November 1: National Cannabis as an Option for Pain Day WASHINGTON, DC — On November 1, Americans for Safe Access, the US Pain Foundation, and approximately 150 advocates will hold a press...

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Trump Declares Opioid Crisis a Public Health Emergency, but Falls Short on Substance

Paul Marini | October 26, 2017

Americans for Safe Access to Launch National Campaign to Combat Opioid Deaths and Addiction Nov 1st WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. While this is good news, this declaration does not carry the...

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Medical Marijuana Expert Ethan Russo Joins Center of Excellence

Paul Marini | October 16, 2017

(Prague, 16th October 2017) International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI) welcomes Ethan Russo, MD as the new Director of Research and Development. ICCI is the first-ever international Center of Excellence for the advancement of cannabis and cannabinoid treatments located in...

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