Americans for Safe Access

Medical Cannabis Stakeholders: Buck up, It is Time for Act II!
Jan 27, 2023, 4:42 pm
Almost every conversation I have had in 2023 with medical cannabis stakeholders has been full of doom and gloom. Advocates are discouraged, businesses are frustrated, patients are disheartened, and frankly I am getting a little tired of it!…

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ASA Demanded a Pregnant Medical Cannabis Patient Should Not be on a Child-Abuse Registry…and the…
Jan 11, 2023, 9:51 pm
On January 5, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to accept an appeal from the Arizona Department of Child Safety, letting stand a lower court decision that Lindsay Ridgell’s medicinal use of cannabis while pregnant did not constitute child neglect and…

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Unity conference now available to watch online!
Jan 5, 2023, 6:55 pm
This year's National Medical Cannabis Unity conference marked not only 10 years of Unity, but also ASA’s 20th year of advocacy! Because this marked such a special occasion, we didn’t want anyone to miss a thing. That is why we have made Unity available for…

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Let's Make 2023 the Year of the Patient!
Dec 31, 2022, 3:00 pm
This year Americans for Safe Access celebrated our 20-year anniversary. During 2022, I spent a lot of time reconnecting with ASA members and supporters. One common thing I heard from everyone was despair about the state of medical cannabis in the U.S.

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Help ASA Document 20 years of Advocacy: Share your story!
Dec 16, 2022, 6:01 pm
Anniversaries are a time to reflect and remember. For the holiday season, ASA is compiling stories from our friends, allies, and members to share with our community. We invite you to take a few minutes to make a short video on the Tribute platform.

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ASA Founder Steph Sherer: Reflection on 20 Years of Advocacy
Dec 11, 2022, 11:54 pm
This year Americans for Safe Access is celebrating our 20-year anniversary, and in the spirit of the occasion we are taking some time to reflect on the impact we have had on bringing safe access to the U.S., explore the challenges still facing us today, and to…

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Show Your Support for Patients by Sponsoring Unity!
Dec 7, 2022, 3:32 pm
Still Time to Sponsor ASA’s Unity Conference!…

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Movement on Medical Cannabis at the Federal level? Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!
Dec 5, 2022, 10:21 pm
Movement on Medical Cannabis at the Federal level? Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!…

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Historic Cannabis Reform Bill Passes Congress! Urge President Biden to Sign
Nov 23, 2022, 8:34 pm
On November 16, 2022, the Senate approved the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act, which previously passed the house in July 2022. This bill is the first ever standalone cannabis reform bill that has passed Congress.…

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Cannabis Was on the Ballot in Five States - But What Do these Results Really Mean for Patients?
Nov 9, 2022, 8:59 pm
Prior to the election, there were 19 states that allowed both recreational adult use and medical cannabis, 29 allowing medical cannabis only, and 2 states with a total prohibition on cannabis. Electors in five states, Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North…

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Why I Started the ASA Challenge: Bringing Funds and Awareness to the Urgent Need for Medical…
Nov 2, 2022, 8:52 pm
I became passionate about medical cannabis when I saw remarkable results using cannabis in treating my son Zach’s severe refractory epilepsy. He went from sleeping most of every day, barely speaking or comprehending being spoken to, having a life filled with…

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New ASA Activist Newsletter is out!
Oct 27, 2022, 5:41 pm
The latest issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter is out with the news you need to stay informed and be an effective advocate. Learn about why your vote matters for cannabis reform, the latest on how to get a scholarship to ASA's 10th annual Unity conference…

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Your Elected Reps Want to Hear from You! But What Should You Say?
2:36pm
With August Recess starting, Congress members are leaving DC and returning home for a month of work. This is the perfect opportunity to meet with them and tell your story about how important medical cannabis is to you. Last week we posted a blog on how to…

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August Recess is Coming! Should You Meet Your Reps at Home?
Jul 29, 2022, 5:20 pm
With just a few weeks left of summer, Congress is taking its annual August Recess break. Often when advocates think of meeting their representatives they imagine needing to travel to Washington, DC and meet with them in the halls of Congress. The August Recess…

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ASA's 20th Birthday
Apr 19, 2022, 8:09 pm
Happy Birthday ASA!…

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Product Safety Recalls - Vape Cartridges
Mar 1, 2022, 4:42 pm
The issue of adulterants in cannabis vape products has once again resurfaced as the Pennsylvania Office of Medical Marijuana issued a notice to medical cannabis patients on February 4, 2022 advising them of a recall of over 500 different products containing…

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Top Five key Takeaways from the 2021 State of the States Report
Feb 23, 2022, 4:59 am
25 years have passed since the first medical cannabis laws came into effect in California, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of ASA’s role in the fight for safe access. Although conditions have improved for patients significantly in the past two…

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A Year of Obstruction on Medical Cannabis In Mississippi Comes to an End
Feb 9, 2022, 5:00 pm
The journey here has been a lengthy saga in the abuse of power by the prohibitionist lawmakers and bureaucrats of the Hospitality state who fought tooth and nail against the will of their constituents at every step in the process. It is evident through all of…

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What We Accomplished in 2021
Feb 8, 2022, 3:00 pm
Despite the Covid global crises, ASA was hard at work at the state and federal levels, and had a busy 2021. Here are just a few of the activities we accomplished last year.

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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access…
Thu 10:15pm
On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. …

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