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• Medical  
  • Resources for Patients  
    • PFC for Patients Brochure
    • Becoming a State-Authorized Patient
    • Talking to your doctor
    • Guide to using medical cannabis
    • Growing Tips
    • Cannabis Tincture, Salve, Butter and Oil Recipes
    • Cannabis Safety
    • Condition-based booklets
    • Journaling your experiences with Releaf App
  • Resources for Medical Professionals & Researchers  
    • PFC Brochure
    • Cannabis Safety
    • Scientific History of Medical Cannabis
    • Medical Cannabis Research  
      • Glossary of Important Terms
      • Database of Clinical Research and Case Reports
      • Report on Medical Cannabis Research History
      • "Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base"
      • Cannabis in Painful HIV-Associated Sensory Neuropathy
      • Cannabinoid Receptor as Therapeutic Targets
      • The Emerging Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Endocrine Regulation and Energy Balance
    • Condition-based booklets
    • State-by-State: Recommending Cannabis
    • Physician’s code of Ethics and Medical Marijuana
    • The Answer Page
    • Tracking treatment & gathering data with Releaf App
• Legal  
  • Legal Information By State & Federal Law  
    • Federal Legal Information  
      • Federal Marijuana Law
      • Federal Medical Cannabis Rulings  
        • Criminal  
          • U.S. v. Ed Rosenthal
        • Civil  
          • Conant v. McCaffrey
          • Conant v. Walters
          • U.S. v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers Cooperative
          • Alberto Gonzales v. Angel Raich
          • McClary-Raich v. Gonzales
          • In re Grand Jury Subpoena for THCF Medical Clinic Records
      • The Controlled Substances Act
      • Are you facing federal charges?
      • The Role of State Law Enforcement
      • Support ASA's Federal Lawsuits
    • Alabama Legal Information  
      • Alabama Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Alabama
      • Recommending Cannabis in Alabama
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Alabama
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Alaska Legal Information  
      • Alaska Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Recommending Cannabis in Alaska
      • Becoming a Patient in Alaska
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Arizona Legal Information  
      • Arizona Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations  
        • Arizona Medical Marijuana Act
      • Becoming a Patient in Arizona
      • Recommending Cannabis in Arizona
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Arizona
    • Arkansas Legal Information  
      • Arkansas Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Arkansas
      • Recommending Cannabis in Arkansas
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Arkansas
      • Facing State or Federal Charges?
    • California Legal Information  
      • California's Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations   
        • California Local Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in California
      • Recommending Cannabis in California
      • How to Defend a Medical Marijuana Patient in California
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • State of California Medical Cannabis Rulings  
        • Criminal  
          • People v. Trippet
          • People v. Rigo
          • People v. Young
          • People v. Fisher
          • People v. Mower
          • People v. Jones
          • People v. Tilehkooh
          • People v. Konow
          • People v. Urziceanu
          • People v. Wright
          • People v. Mentch
          • People v. Strasburg
          • Garden Grove v. Superior Court
          • People v. Chakos
          • People v. Hua
          • People v. Windus
          • People v. Phomphakdy
          • People v. Moret
          • People v. Kelly
        • Civil  
          • Lungren v. Peron
          • Bearman v. Superior Court of Los Angeles
          • Ross v. RagingWire Telecommunications
          • San Diego v. NORML, et al.
          • City of Claremont v. Kruse
          • Qualified Patients Association v. City of Anaheim
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in California
      • Patient/Caregiver Legal Checklist
      • California: Frequently Asked Legal Questions  
        • Criminal Matters: Court and Charges
        • Probation, Parole or Diversion
        • Child Custody
        • Employment
        • Housing
      • PFC California Compliance Brochure
    • Colorado Legal Information  
      • Colorado's Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations  
        • Amendment 20 to Colorado's State Constitution
        • HB 10-1284 and SB 10-109
        • Regulation 5 CCR 1006-2 Medical Use of Marijuana
        • Rules for Production, Manufacturing and Distribution
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Colorado
      • Recommending Cannabis in Colorado
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Colorado
      • PFC Colorado Compliance Brochure
    • Connecticut Legal Information  
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Connecticut
      • Connecticut Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Connecticut
      • Recommending Cannabis in Connecticut
    • District of Columbia Legal Information  
      • District of Columbia Medical Cannabis Laws & Regulations   
        • District of Columbia Landmark Legal Rulings
      • Becoming a Patient in the District of Columbia
      • Recommending Cannabis in the District of Columbia
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in the District of Columbia
    • Delaware Legal Information  
      • Delaware Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations  
        • Delaware Medical Marijuana Act
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Delaware
      • Recommending Cannabis in Delaware
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Delaware
    • Florida Legal Information  
      • Florida Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Florida  
        • Letter to Physician on Florida Compassionate Medical Cannabis CME Course
      • Recommending Cannabis in Florida
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Florida
    • Georgia Legal Information  
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Georgia
      • Georgia Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Georgia
      • Recommending Cannabis in Georgia
      • Facing State or Federal Charges?
    • Hawai'i Legal Information  
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Hawai'i
      • Hawai'i Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Hawai'i
      • Recommending Cannabis in Hawai'i
    • Illinois Legal Information  
      • Illinois Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Illinois
      • Recommending Cannabis in Illinois
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Illinois
      • PFC Illinois Compliance Brochure
    • Indiana Legal Information
    • Iowa Legal Information  
      • Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Iowa
      • Recommending Cannabis in Iowa
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Iowa
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Kentucky Legal Information  
      • Kentucky Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Kentucky
      • Recommending Cannabis in Kentucky
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Kentucky
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Louisiana Legal Information  
      • Louisiana Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Louisiana
      • Recommending Cannabis in Louisiana
      • Facing State or Federal Charges?
    • Maine Legal Information  
      • Maine Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations  
        • The Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
      • Becoming a Patient in Maine
      • Recommending Cannabis in Maine
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Maine
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Maryland Legal Information  
      • Maryland Medical Cannabis Laws & Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Maryland
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Grower, or Dispensary in Maryland
      • Recommending Cannabis in Maryland
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Massachusetts Legal Information  
      • Massachusetts Landmark Legal Rulings
      • Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Law & Regulations   
        • Question 3: An Initiative Petition for a Law for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Massachusetts
      • Recommending Cannabis in Massachusetts
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Massachusetts
      • PFC Massachusetts Compliance Brochure
    • Michigan Legal Information  
      • Michigan Landmark Legal Rulings
      • Michigan Medical Cannabis Laws & Regulations   
        • The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act
      • Becoming a Patient in Michigan
      • Recommending Cannabis in Michigan
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Michigan
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Minnesota Legal Information  
      • Minnesota Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a patient in Minnesota
      • Recommending Cannabis in Minnesota
      • Minnesota Caregiver, Producer and Provider Info
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Mississippi Legal Information  
      • Mississippi Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Mississippi
      • Recommending Cannabis in Mississippi
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Mississippi
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Missouri Legal Information  
      • Missouri Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Missouri
      • Recommending Cannabis in Missouri
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Missouri
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Montana Legal Information  
      • Montana Landmark Legal Rulings
      • Montana Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Montana
      • Recommending Cannabis in Montana
      • Becoming a Producer or Provider in Montana
    • Nevada Legal Information  
      • Nevada Medical Marijuana Law & Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Nevada
      • Recommending Cannabis in Nevada
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Nevada  
        • PFC Nevada Compliance Brochure
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • New Hampshire Legal Information  
      • Recommending Cannabis in New Hampshire
      • New Hampshire Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations   
        • CHAPTER 126-W: Use Of Cannabis For Therapeutic Purposes
      • Becoming a Patient in New Hampshire
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in New Hampshire
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • PFC New Hampshire Compliance Brochure
    • New Jersey Legal Information  
      • New Jersey Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations  
        • NJ Medical Marijuana Program: SB 119 and Amended SB 2842
      • Becoming a Patient in New Jersey
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider New Jersey
      • Recommending Cannabis in New Jersey
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • New Mexico Legal Information  
      • New Mexico Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations   
        • SB 523 The Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act
      • Becoming a Patient in New Mexico
      • Recommending Cannabis in New Mexico
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in New Mexico
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • New York Legal Information  
      • New York Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in New York
      • Recommending Cannabis in New York  
        • NY Practitioner Education Medical Use of Marijuana Course
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in New York
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • North Carolina Legal Information  
      • North Carolina Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in North Carolina
      • Recommending Cannabis in North Carolina
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in North Carolina
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • North Dakota Legal Information  
      • Recommending Cannabis in North Dakota
    • Ohio Legal Information  
      • Recommending Cannabis in Ohio
      • Becoming a Patient in Ohio
      • Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
    • Oklahoma Legal Information  
      • Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Laws & Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Oklahoma
      • Recommending Cannabis in Oklahoma
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Oregon Legal Information  
      • Oregon Landmark Legal Rulings
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Oregon
      • Oregon Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Oregon
      • Recommending Cannabis in Oregon
      • OR Medical Marijuana Facility Moratorium List
    • Pennsylvania Legal Information  
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Pennsylvania
      • Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Recommending Cannabis in Pennsylvania
      • Becoming a Patient in Pennsylvania
    • Rhode Island Legal Information  
      • Rhode Island Medical Cannabis Laws & Regulations  
        • The Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act
      • Becoming a Patient in Rhode Island
      • Recommending Cannabis in Rhode Island
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Rhode Island
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • South Carolina Legal Information  
      • South Carolina Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in South Carolina
      • Recommending Cannabis in South Carolina
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in South Carolina
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Tennessee Legal Information  
      • Tennessee Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Tennessee
      • Recommending Cannabis in Tennessee
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Tennessee
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Texas Legal Information  
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Texas
      • Texas Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Texas
      • Recommending Cannabis in Texas
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Utah Legal Information  
      • Utah Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Utah
      • Recommending Cannabis in Utah
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Utah
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Vermont Legal Information  
      • Vermont Medical Marijuana Laws & Regulations
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Vermont
      • Recommending Cannabis in Vermont
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Vermont
    • Virginia Legal Information  
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Virginia
      • Virginia Medical Marijuana Laws
      • Becoming a Patient in Virginia
      • Recommending Cannabis in Virginia
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Washington Legal Information  
      • Washington Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • How to Defend a Medical Marijuana Case in Washington State
      • Facing state or federal charges?
      • Becoming a Patient in Washington
      • Recommending Cannabis in Washington
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Washington  
        • PFC Washington Compliance Brochure
    • West Virginia Legal Information
    • Wisconsin Legal Information  
      • Wisconsin Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Wisconsin
      • Recommending Cannabis in Wisconsin
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Wisconsin
      • Facing state or federal charges?
    • Wyoming Legal Information  
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Wyoming
      • Wyoming Laws & Regulations
      • Becoming a Patient in Wyoming
      • Recommending Cannabis in Wyoming
      • Facing state or federal charges?
  • Facing State or Federal Charges?  
    • Federal Charges Questionnaire
    • Medical Cannabis State Questionnaire
    • Non-Medical Cannabis States Questionnaire
  • Patient and Provider Legal Information  
    • PFC Patients Brochure
    • Limiting Law Enforcement Encounters
    • Law Enforcement Encounters: Know Your Rights
    • Demystifying the Legal System
    • Patients' Right Project
  • Provider Resources and Support  
    • Making the decision to be a provider
    • Understanding State and Local Laws   
      • Alaska Producer & Provider Info  
        • Patient and Provider Legal Information
        • Alaska: Laws and Regulations
      • Arizona Producer & Provider Info  
        • Arizona Laws & Regulations
      • California Caregiver, Producer & Provider Info  
        • California Local Dispensary Regulations
        • CA Laws & Regulations
        • Patient and Provider Legal Information
        • Sample Collective Agreement
        • Sample Caregiver Agreement
      • Colorado Caregiver, Producer & Provider Info  
        • Colorado Laws & Regulations
        • Patient and Provider Legal Information
      • Connecticut Producer & Provider Info  
        • Connecticut Laws & Regulations
        • Patient and Provider Legal Information
      • DC Caregiver, Producer & Provider Info  
        • DC Laws & Regulations
        • Patient and Provider Legal Information
      • Delaware Producer & Provider Info   
        • Delaware Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Hawaii  
        • Hawaii Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Illinois  
        • Illinois Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Maine  
        • Maine Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer or Provider in Massachusetts  
        • Massachusetts Law & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Michigan  
        • Michigan Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Producer or Provider in Montana  
        • Montana Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Nevada Producer and Provider info  
        • Nevada Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in New Hampshire  
        • New Hampshire Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider New Jersey  
        • New Jersey Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in New Mexico  
        • New Mexico Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Oregon Producer & Provider Info  
        • Oregon Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
        • PFC Oregon Compliance Brochure
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Rhode Island  
        • Rhode Island Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider in Vermont  
        • Vermont Laws & Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
      • Washington Producer & Provider Info  
        • Washington Laws and Regulations
        • Provider Legal Information
    • Quality of Care
    • Raid Preparedness  
      • Download the Raid Preparedness Guide
    • Basic Legal Info for Providers
    • PFC redirect
  • Return of Property
  • Resources for Policy Makers
  • Knowing Your Rights
  • Find an Attorney   
    • Join the ASA Legal Team
• Publications  
  • Patient Guides  
    • Patient's Guide to CBD  
      • Download the Patient's Guide to CBD
      • Purchase a copy of the Patient's Guide to CBD
    • A Patient's Guide to Medical Cannabis  
      • Purchase a printed Patients Guide
      • Download A Patient's Guide to Medical Cannabis
    • Medical Cannabis Access for Pain Treatment  
      • Press Release on Medical Cannabis Access for Pain Treatment
      • Take Action: Share this Report with Your Members of Congress
      • Talking Points on Alternative Treatments for Opioids & CARERS ACT
      • Blog Post: You Can Help PAss National Cannabis Legislation
      • Download the Pain Treatment Report
      • Order a printed copy
  • Reports  
    • Medical Cannabis in America- The Medical Cannabis Briefing Book, 116th Congress  
      • Download The 2019 Briefing Book
      • Purchase The 2019 Briefing Book
    • Medical Marijuana Access in The United States  
      • Download the 2018 Report
      • Share the 2018 Report
      • Purchase a printed copy of the report
    • Medical Cannabis as a Tool to Combat Pain and Opioid Crisis
    • Medical Cannabis in America- The Medical Cannabis Briefing Book, 115th Congress  
      • Purchase a printed copy from Mimeo
      • Download The 2017 Briefing Book
    • Scheduling Cannabis: A Preparatory Document for FDA’s 8-Factor Analysis on Cannabis  
      • Download Report
      • Executive Summary on 8 Factor Analysis
    • Cannabis and Cannabis Resin- Critical Review Preparation Document  
      • Download Critical Review
    • The DEA’s Denial of Existing Medical Cannabis Research  
      • Download DEA Denial
    • Where Will Patients Get Their Medicine?
    • Third Time the Charm?
    • Patients in the Crossfire
    • What's the Cost?  
      • Download the What's The Cost Report
    • Patient Cultivation
    • California Dispensary Report
    • Massachusetts Dispensary Report
  • Condition-based Booklets  
    • Arthritis  
      • Purchase Arthritis and Medical Cannabis On Kindle
    • Cancer  
      • Purchase Cancer and Medical Cannabis On Kindle
    • Chronic Pain  
      • Purchase Chronic Pain and Medical Cannabis On Kindle
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders  
      • Purchase Gastrointestinal Disorders & Medical Marijuana on Kindle
    • HIV/AIDS  
      • Purchase HIV / AIDS and Medical Cannabis on Kindle
    • Movement Disorders  
      • Purchase Movement Disorders and Medical Cannabis on Kindle
    • Multiple Sclerosis  
      • Purchase Multiple Sclerosis and Medical Cannabis on Kindle
    • Aging  
      • Purchase Aging and Medical Cannabis on Kindle
    • Veterans  
      • Download Veterans and Medical Cannabis in PDF
  • Fact Sheets
  • State Legal Manuals  
    • Alaska Medical Cannabis Legal Manual   
      • Purchase Alaska Medical Cannabis Legal Manual on Kindle
    • Arizona Medical Cannabis Legal Manual  
      • Purchase Arizona Medical Cannabis Legal Manual on Kindle
    • California Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Colorado Medical Cannabis Legal Manual   
      • Purchase Colorado Medical Cannabis Legal Manual on Kindle
    • Connecticut Medical Cannabis Legal Manual   
      • Purchase Connecticut Medical Cannabis Legal Manual on Kindle
    • Delaware Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • District of Columbia Medical Cannabis Legal Manual   
      • Purchase District of Columbia Medical Cannabis Legal Manual on Kindle
    • Hawaii Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Illinois Medical Cannabis Legal Manuals
    • Maine Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Maryland Medical Marijuana Cannabis Laws
    • Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Michigan Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Montana Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • New Hampshire Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Nevada Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • New Jersey Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • New Mexico Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Oregon Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Rhode Island Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Vermont Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
    • Washington Medical Cannabis Legal Manual
  • Newsletters  
    • ASA Monthly Activist Newsletters
• Press  
  • Request an Interview
  • ASA in the News
  • Press Releases
• News  
  • Blog
  • Events
  • ASA Live  
    • Steph Sherer Speaks On The Lessons of Canadian Legalization
    • How to Submit Effective Comments to the FDA
    • Cascade of Care Webinars
    • CannaTalk with Roz | May 17, 2019
    • The Medicalization of Marijuana Webinar
    • Cannabis: An Unconventional Solution to Opioid Crisis? Webinar
    • Intellectual Property Issues (and Solutions) for Cannabis Companies
    • The Importance of Standardizing Cannabis Products
    • What To Expect When Being Inspected Webinar
    • Innovation in Extraction Analytics to Develop Better Products and Save Thousands of Dollars
    • What is PFC? Webinar
    • What Is Cannabis Care Certification? Webinar
• Action  
  • Campaigns & Projects  
    • End Pain, Not Lives  
      • Donate
      • EPNL Champions & Supporters
      • Advocate
      • Share  
        • Tell Us Your Story of Chronic Pain
      • Spread the Word  
        • Social Media Shares
      • Activate  
        • Endorse the Campaign
        • Toolkit
      • Educate  
        • In the News
        • Research on Chronic Pain and Medical Cannabis
    • Resources for Policy Makers   
      • State by State Analysis
      • What is the Policy Shop?
      • Pending State Legislation
      • Model Legislation
      • AHPA Industry Standards
      • Guide to Regulating Industry Standards
      • ASA’s Analysis and Public Comment
      • Reports
      • ASA Policy Positions
    • Federal Advocacy Project  
      • Ending the DEA-Imposed NIDA Monopoly, Support Access to Marijuana for Research  
        • February 5th letter to Holder from Olver
        • University of MA's letter of support
        • The Kennedy/Kerry letter of support
        • Judge Bittner's Recommendation
        • ACLU's Findings of Fact
        • Govt's Findings of Fact
        • ACLU's pre-hearing statement
        • Supplemental pre-hearing
        • Eleventh Hour Blow to Scientific Freedom
        • DEA Administrative Law Judge Rules that Cannabis Research is "in the public interest"
        • Congress urges DEA to OK medical cannabis research
        • House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Oversight Hearing
      • ASA National Policy Agenda
      • ASA's Work on Capitol Hill
      • End Federal Raids  
        • Toby and David's Story
      • Important Documents  
        • What Does the DEA say About Marijuana?
        • ASA: Medical Cannabis Policy Update
        • CRS Report for Congress
        • AIDS Action Medical Cannabis Position Statement
        • Medical Marijuana Policy Recommendations for President Barack H. Obama
        • Judiciary Committee Chairman Conyers Opposes DEA Tactics
      • Recognizing Science using the Data Quality Act  
        • Fact Sheet on ASA's Data Quality Act Petition to HHS
        • ASA Data Quality Act petition to HHS
        • Data Quality Act Briefs and Replies
        • Information on Lawyers and Named Patients in the Data Quality Act Lawsuit
    • State Campaigns  
      • California Campaign for Safe Access  
        • Medical Marijuana Identification Card
        • Proposition 64 and Medical Cannabis
        • Medicine for Real
        • Commercial Medical Cannabis Regulations in CA
        • AB 258 - Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act  
          • Text of AB 258
          • Author's Fact Sheet
          • Legal and Scientific Basis
          • Facts and Talking Points
          • Aspergillus and Organ Transplants
          • Video: Norman Smith (Reason TV)
        • Study: Medical Cannabis Use in CA
        • Proposition 65
        • The California Weekly Roundup
        • ASA-CCSA Email Discussion List
        • Providers List
  • Advocate For Medical Cannabis  
    • Resources for Tabling and Lobby Days  
      • Tabling Materials
      • Lobby Day Materials
    • ASA Chapters and Affiliates
    • Start an ASA Chapter
    • Become an ASA Affiliate
  • Take Action Online Now
  • The Medical Cannabis Advocate's Training Center  
    • A. The Informed Advocate  
      • A Patient's History of Medical Cannabis  
        • Workbook: A patient's history of medical cannabis
        • Workbook: Staying on top of it
      • Strategic Planning  
        • Workbook: Strategic planning
        • Worksheet: Strategic planning worksheet
      • Know Your Rights  
        • Workbook: Know Your Rights
      • Legislating Compassion  
        • Workbook: Legislating compassion
        • ASA's State Model Legislation
        • ASA's City/County Model Legislation
      • Know the Rules of Engagement: Civics 101  
        • Workbook: Know the Rules of Engagement
        • Worksheet: Civics 101 Worksheet
        • Worksheet: Elected officials worksheet
    • B. Finding Your Voice  
      • Finding Your Voice  
        • Worksheet: Finding your Voice worksheet
      • Medical Cannabis Spokesperson  
        • Workbook: You are an expert
        • Worksheet: Finding your Voice worksheet
      • Strategic Messaging  
        • Workbook: Strategic messaging
        • Worksheet: Finding your Voice worksheet
      • Talking to the Media  
        • Workbook: Talking to the media
        • Worksheet: Finding your Voice worksheet
      • Testifying before Civic Bodies  
        • Workbook: Testifying at public hearings
      • Public Speaking  
        • Workbook: Public Speaking
    • C. Using Your Voice  
      • The Tools in your Toolkit  
        • Workbook: Using the tools in your tool kit
      • Citizen Lobbying  
        • Workbook: ABC of citizen lobbying
        • Worksheet: Policy maker feedback form
      • Media 101  
        • Workbook: Media 101
        • Worksheet: ASA media support worksheet
      • Organizing a Demonstration  
        • Workbook: Organizing a demonstration
        • Worksheet: Action planning worksheet
      • Organizing Turnout for Civic Meetings  
        • Workbook: Organizing turnout for civic meetings
        • Workbook: Testifying at public hearings
      • Participating in Implementation  
        • Workbook: Participating in Implementation
    • D. Building a Movement  
      • Outreach and Recruitment  
        • Workbook: Outreach and Recruitment
        • Worksheet: ASA sign up sheet
      • Volunteer and Leadership Development  
        • Workbook: Volunteer and Leadership Development
      • Coalition Building  
        • Workbook: Coalition Building
        • Worksheet: Coalition Building
        • Worksheet: Obama petition
      • Working with ASA  
        • Workbook: Working with ASA
        • Workbook: Ten ways to get involved
        • Workbook: Starting an ASA chapter
    • E. Joining a Movement  
      • Organizing Raid Responses  
        • Workbook: Organizing raid response
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        • Raid Center
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