This is an important read! The progress we have made for medical cannabis patients is being threatened. Recent actions by the House Appropriations Committee have threatened the progress made in medical cannabis policy and patient access, exposing a lack of leadership on medical cannabis policy in DC. The passage of language in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill aims to block rescheduling efforts and reopen the door for federal interference in state medical cannabis programs. These developments could have dire consequences for millions of patients who rely on medical cannabis for their health and well-being. Check out the blog and please reach out to your representatives. We make it super simple with a pre-written, yet customizable letter. It's going to take all of us joining together to protect the rights of patients.
Americans For Safe Access
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 2,783 followers
Ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis (marijuana) for therapeutic use and research.
About us
Did you know that Americans for Safe Access had a hand in the adoption of medical cannabis laws/programs across 47 states, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico? We're currently working to make medical cannabis legal at the federal level as we continue to improve upon state medical cannabis laws, so that cannabis is accessible to all that need it. With over 100,000 active participants in all 50 states, ASA is the largest national organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. ASA was founded in 2002, as a vehicle for patients to advocate for the acceptance of cannabis as medicine. ASA works to overcome political, social and legal barriers by creating policies that improve access to medical cannabis for patients and researchers through legislation, education, litigation, research, grassroots empowerment, advocacy and services for patients, governments, medical professionals, and medical cannabis providers. Ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis means: --International, federal and state laws and regulations recognized cannabis as a legal medicine. --Medical professionals recommend medical cannabis options as a frontline treatment option or an adjunct therapy. --Patients and their caregivers have the information they need to make educated choices about medical cannabis therapies. --Patients and medical professionals can incorporate a diverse group of products and delivery methods to create required personalized treatment regimen. --Patients can trust labels on products and that medicines are free of pesticides and contaminates. --Medical cannabis treatments are covered by insurance.
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http://www.safeaccessnow.org
External link for Americans For Safe Access
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Legislative Advocacy, Electoral Impact, Legal Services, Medical Cannabis, Medical Marijuana, Patients Right Advocacy, Medical Cannabis Education, and Medical Cannabis Industry Training
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1624 U St NW
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Employees at Americans For Safe Access
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Steph Sherer
Americans For Safe Access
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Elan Sudberg
CEO of the smallest medium-sized ISO 17025 accredited plant/fungi lab in the Dietary Supplement Industry with a DEA schedule 1, 2, 3n, and 4 to…
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KimCh'yøng HâiNgân Z.
End #dichotomousThinking:re-Learn to #love #heal #positivethinking #energymedicine #naturapathy
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Emily PK Jacobs BSN, RN, MS
Hospice Nurse
Updates
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Americans For Safe Access reposted this
If you missed our last Ask the Expert webinar - #Cannabis and #Cancer Care: Removing the Stigma for Patients, but are still interested in the info, it is now available to watch on the Melanoma Research Foundation YouTube channel. The webinar, featuring Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science and Program Director for the Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics (MCST) program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, explored the endocannabinoid system (#ECS), differences between #CBD and #THC, and the importance of accessing reliable information about #medicalcannabis online with a special focus on its application in #melanoma care. Feel free to watch, rewatch, or share with others who you think might be interested. https://lnkd.in/ej3qBgcW
Ask the Expert Cannabis and Cancer Care: Removing the Stigma for Patients
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Americans For Safe Access reposted this
Great Op-ed from ASA advisory member Leigh Vinocur, MD, MS, FACEP in today's Baltimore Sun about the need for federal action on medical cannabis! Congress needs to hear from medical cannabis advocates today to help them make sense of the Hemp Bill and the real impact of rescheduling for patients. Check out www.SafeAccess4All.org for resources to educate yourself and your community, tools to contact congress and the media, and other ways to plug in. This is the moment patient advocates have been working in for 50+years, let's make it count! Thanks, Dr. Vinocur for taking the time to speak out for patients, inspiring!
Rescheduling cannabis is progress, but it won’t solve critical issues | GUEST COMMENTARY
https://www.baltimoresun.com
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Americans For Safe Access reposted this
Remember this? Patients are very powerful ally to have, especially when they have resources! Please join me in ensuring that patients have representation in Washington, DC, if you haven't already consider making a donation to Americans for Safe Access today: safeaccessnow.org/donate #safeaccess4all #medicalcannabis https://lnkd.in/gJj_bhBG
Medical Marijuana Group Urges Governors To Protect Patient Access Amid Coronavirus Outbreak - Marijuana Moment
https://www.marijuanamoment.net
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Imagine the impact this could have if medical cannabis was integrated into our healthcare systems including insurance coverage, access in assisted living communities, hospitals and hospices! Let's make it happen!: SafeAccess4All.org #safeaccess4all #medicalcannabis #safeaccess
Easier Access to Pot May Revolutionize Health Care for Seniors
newsweek.com
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Nice to remember how many paths and tools we have utilize to get here and all the people that have helped along the way! Thanks everyone, let's stay focused and engaged! We could be at the 10 yard-line but the history of federal cannabis reform is littered with fumbles and missed opportunities! If you haven't already, take an action today that gets us closer to safe access for all! SafeAccess4All.org https://lnkd.in/ea62aRxh SafeAccessNow.org/Donate #medicalcannabis #endpainnotlives #safeaccess4all #patientsmatter https://lnkd.in/epkhNc6C
Activist Enlists Unlikely Ally in Bid to Legalize Pot
latimes.com
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Thanks David Vaillencourt!
Good time for this!
ASA's History of Cannabis Scheduling: 50+ Years in less than 5 minutes (before Schedule III)
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Well said Tony!
20+ Years in Cannabis, Coffee & Tourism: Proven Leadership in Operations, Staff Management, and Innovative Customer Relations | Founder of Terpene Flashcards
Dear Friends, Today, I come to you with news that carries immense significance for millions of people across the United States, especially those who rely on medical cannabis for their well-being. After half a century of waiting, the Biden Administration has finally acknowledged what medical professionals and advocates have long known: cannabis has accepted medical value in the treatment of various conditions. This recommendation to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a monumental victory for patients, achieved through years of advocacy and tireless effort. But our work is far from over. While this decision validates the experiences of patients, it does not automatically restore our rights or ensure access to safe, affordable, and consistent cannabis therapeutics. That's where our collective action becomes crucial. Congressional action is now essential to translate this rescheduling recommendation into tangible benefits for patients. We have the opportunity to shape the future of medical cannabis policy in the United States, and we must seize it. Americans For Safe Access (ASA) has long championed a national medical cannabis program that prioritizes patients' rights, access, and research. Now, more than ever, our voices are needed to guide policymakers in creating a framework that meets the needs of patients nationwide. I urge you to join me in taking action. Let's flood Congress with calls for legislation that ensures the future of medical cannabis. By sending a letter to your federal representatives, you can make a difference in the lives of countless individuals who rely on cannabis for their health and well-being. Together, we can shape a future where safe access to cannabis medicine is a reality for all. Thank you for your advocacy, your support, and your commitment to this important cause. Visit www.safeaccessnow.org to learn more and take action.
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Thanks, Karen Jaynes! It is time for national solution for medical cannabis patients!
Mind-Body Expert, Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics Educator and Consultant, Writer, Artist. Creative.
This post could not be more relevant today than the day I originally wrote it. We are at the precipice of federal scheduling change while state medical programs are limping along and medical patients are getting lost in the shuffle of Adult Use. Prohibition was never a solution, now priorities are the answer. Take a read and invest a quick 3 minutes of your time to understand the complex nature of the upcoming regulatory changes and why our next steps need to consider the health and well being of American cannabis patients and consumers. Join Americans For Safe Access with your best supportive resources: be it time, money, voice, and influence during this historic time. I have met incredibly wise, brilliant, knowledgeable and experienced leaders in cannabis, including health care professionals, policy makers, federal administrators, engineers, scientists, legal professionals, educators, and entrepreneurs. Here with Steph Sherer is another opportunity to join a team led by a brilliant mind who has created and collaborated nationally and globally on cannabis policy. She knows this process, platform and history better than almost anyone I know. Learn more about this comprehensive mission, the Office of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Control (OMCCC) below 👇 and be part of this historical and globally significant time in human care. Cannabis doesn’t have to be the medicine for all people for all things to usher in the rights all Americans have to therapeutics for conditions without criminality and punitive measures that decimate patients and their families. It’s time to stand up for healthcare freedoms and not continuing to criminalize and schedule medicines that save lives. It’s public comment time. #standup #be #heard #join #advocate #changeyourmind #healthcareforpeople #integrativemedicine #medicalcannabis #plantmedicine.
Rescheduling Medical Cannabis
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