Americans for Safe Access

Patient-Focused Recommendations Regarding the Vaping Crisis
Oct 1, 2019, 2:01 pm
Update 11/8/2019: The CDC has confirmed that out of 29 samples of lung fluid from affected patients all samples tested positive for Vitamin E acetate. This has led the CDC to consider Vitamin E acetate to be a "chemical of concern."…

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How the Historic Passage of the SAFE Banking Act Could Benefit Patients
Sep 26, 2019, 5:54 pm
“The potential benefits that patients stand to gain from passage of the SAFE Banking Act are significant. Americans for Safe Access is proud to have supported this historic bill since its introduction and reiterates its call for swift passage in the Senate.…

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Abridged Guide to State Cannabis Laws
Sep 10, 2019, 12:18 pm
We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By…

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9 Ways to Help Build ASA This Summer
Aug 26, 2019, 1:56 pm
A lot has changed for ASA (and this country) in the 17 years that we’ve been working for safe access to medical cannabis. Something that hasn’t changed is that we are still focused on serving patients and we are still absolutely dependant on the hard…

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The Hazards of Untested Products
Aug 23, 2019, 5:54 pm
Recent news articles have shed light on a new problem that is being attributed to vape pens. The CDC has stated that “all reported cases have e-cigarette product use or ‘vaping.’” but that some patients have also acknowledged use of cannabis products…

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The 5 Key Takeaways From the 2019 State of the States Report
Aug 6, 2019, 12:29 pm
Every year the ASA team and I spend a considerable amount of time formally comparing every medical cannabis program in the United States. In 2019 this meant assessing the medical cannabis programs of 47 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories.…

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The Fight Continues: An Update from the Second Circuit
Jun 6, 2019, 6:08 pm
In July 2017, four medical cannabis patients joined other advocates in filing a lawsuit against the federal government in the U.S. District Court for the Second District of New York. The plaintiffs in the case (originally Washington v. Sessions, now Washington…

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What the legalization bill means for patients in Illinois
Jun 6, 2019, 4:15 pm
Last week, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize cannabis for both medical and non-medical purposes. This move by Illinois is significant because it is the first state to legalize the adult use of cannabis through the legislature, rather than through a…

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Submitting Comments That Will Make A Difference
Tue 12:37pm
Americans for Safe Access Wants to Help You Navigate the Federal Regulatory Process…

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A response to NPR's misinformation regarding THC potency
May 17, 2019, 12:58 pm
On May 15, 2019, the National Public Radio (NPR) program All Things Considered included a segment about high-potency cannabis. A corresponding article, "Highly Potent Weed Has Swept the Market, Raising Concerns About Health Risks," was posted to NPR's website.…

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The Status of CBD
Apr 11, 2019, 12:57 pm
With passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the framework was put in place for states to pass laws legalizing the production and distribution of industrial hemp. But what does that mean for CBD and products containing CBD? A search for “CBD” on the website of the…

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New Mexico is now the 8th Medical Cannabis State to allow Safe Access to Medical Cannabis at Schools
Apr 11, 2019, 12:49 pm
By Jason Barker for Cannabis News Journal…

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Lobbying in D.C. with Americans for Safe Access at the 2019 Unity Conference
Apr 2, 2019, 3:12 pm
The Americans for Safe Access 2019 Unity Conference, themed The Price of Being a Medical Cannabis Patient, featured over a hundred patients from all over America visiting their representatives in Congress and the Senate to promote the Medical Cannabis Control…

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WHO Recommends Cannabis Rescheduling
Feb 1, 2019, 5:54 pm
This morning the World Health Organization (WHO) made an announcement that has the potential to change the status of medical cannabis globally. The WHO has determined that cannabis and cannabis resin should be removed from Schedule IV of the Single Convention…

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Trump Administration’s First National Drug Control Strategy Emphasizes Opioid Crisis, Makes No…
Feb 1, 2019, 5:35 pm
The Trump Administration’s White House Office of Drug Control Policy released its first National Drug Control Strategy on Thursday, January 31, 2019. The document outlines President Trump’s priorities regarding drug trafficking and drug use and provides…

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The Top Ten Medical Cannabis Developments of 2018
Dec 28, 2018, 10:10 am
It has been an exciting year in the world of cannabis reform. From studies that underscore the therapeutic potential of cannabis to political changes that bode well for patients and consumers, there is much to celebrate. Before we close the books on 2018,…

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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for Medical Cannabis?
Fri 2:32pm
If you have seen the news lately, you know that the possibility of a partial government shutdown is looming. Although Congress has passed funding extensions, the President is threatening to veto any appropriations packages that do not contain sufficient…

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World Health Organization Keeps Patients Waiting
Dec 7, 2018, 4:13 pm
Despite the anticipation of a major announcement at the 61st Commission on Narcotic Drugs relating to the international scheduling of cannabis, no announcement came from the World Health Organization (WHO) today. Many expected the WHO to issue a…

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Medical Cannabis in the 2018 Midterm Elections
Nov 9, 2018, 2:20 pm
This week has been big for cannabis in electoral politics. Thanks to Tuesday’s election, thirty-three states now have a comprehensive medical cannabis program. Ballot victories in Missouri and Utah transitioned these states’ low-THC CBD programs to…

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Connecting with Lawmakers at NCSL
Aug 7, 2018, 4:49 pm
From July 29 through August 2, Americans for Safe Access attended the annual National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) in Los Angeles, California. We joined over 5,000 conference attendees (about 1,200 of which were state lawmakers or state legislative…

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