Americans for Safe Access

What’s in a name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp
Mon 2:24pm
Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin…

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ASA offers solution to DOJ research block: Our comments on the DEA’s proposed rules
Jun 2, 2020, 6:05 pm
On March 23, the Drug Enforcement Administraction (DEA) published a proposed rulemaking—“Controls to Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States”—in the Federal Register (85 FR 16292), involving who can grow cannabis in bulk…

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The Cost of Non-Compliance
Fri 11:00am
While most cannabis and hemp businesses understand that they must follow a set of guidelines and implement certain quality control factors into their daily operations, many do not understand the depth of compliance and documentation needed to meet all state…

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5 Ways to Thank Essential Workers
May 7, 2020, 10:00 am
While many of us are stuck inside, safe in our homes, most essential workers are still making their commutes into work every day. Whether they’re preparing the food we eat, saving lives in the ICU, delivering packages, or working in a dispensary to provide…

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Update on Cannabis Rescheduling at the United Nations
Apr 27, 2020, 3:57 pm
In March 2020, the United Nations Committee on Narcotic Drugs (CND) was expected to vote on the WHO’s recommendations on the scheduling of cannabis and cannabis products during their annual meeting in Vienna, Austria. However, the CND decided to delay the…

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Medical Cannabis Patient Scores Important Victory in Employment Discrimination Lawsuit against…
Apr 24, 2020, 3:36 pm
Employment protections for medical cannabis patients in New Jersey could soon be strengthened following an important win for the plaintiff in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed against Amazon last year -- D.J.C. v. Amazon Com DEDC, LLC, et al. The…

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Cannabinoids, Influenza, and Coronavirus
Mar 24, 2020, 5:43 pm
With everything happening in the news lately, we want to present some scientific data to help medical cannabis patients and adult-use consumers make informed decisions in regard to cannabis products available, product safety, and personal health. Each…

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Office of Medical Cannabis Control: A New Way to End the State/Federal Conflict Regarding Medical…
1:32pm
There are now over 3 million medical cannabis patients across the country; ninety-one percent of Americans now live in states with some form of access to medical cannabis, while sixty-six of American adults are in favor of full legalization. Despite this,…

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Important Update from USDA
Feb 28, 2020, 3:47 pm
The signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) into law resulted in the descheduling of hemp and opened the door to the wide scale production of the crop. It also tasked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with…

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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
May 21, 2019, 12:37 pm
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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