Latest Headlines Ashley, now 19, has been supporting her father throughout his federal legal battles ever since they began, when she was only 8 years old.

California Medical Marijuana Patient Finally Released from Federal Prison »

Bryan Epis was arrested in California in 1997 after approved the voters approved medical cannabis. His daughter has stood by him this whole time, and after his release from a…

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A study by Americans for Safe Access estimates the costs of federal marijuana enforcement in medical marijuana states close to $300 million.

Report: Obama Justice Department Has Spent Nearly $300 Million on Aggressive Medical Marijuana Enforcement »

DOJ will spend more than $1 million to incarcerate a patient who surrendered this week to serve a 10-year sentence By Americans for Safe Access  |  June 13, 2013 Medical…

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NY Assemblymember Discusses Why He Voted For Medical Cannabis »

As one of only two Assemblymembers with a professional background in healthcare, I feel compelled to discuss my recent affirmative vote for A.6357. In a representative republic, such as ours,…

Jun 3 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Medical Marijuana tinctures (above) are a very common way to achieve desired cannabinoid effects without smoking and can be made with plants patients can grow themselves.

Medical Marijuana Ingredient Prevents Brain Damage in Mice »

By Geoffrey Mohan The words “marijuana” and “brain damage” usually go in that order in medical literature. An Israeli researcher has flipped them around, finding that THC, the active ingredient…

May 31 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Bunny Hethcox is a 54-year-old mother of two and grandmother of six, and also suffers from fibromyalgia, PTSD, depression and anxiety.

Patient Spotlight: Bunny Hethcox, Columbus, Wisconsin »

By Talana Lattimer  |  Published in Peace For Patients Bunny Hethcox is a 54-year-old mother of two and grandmother of six. A real estate broker for 17 years, Bunny taught her…

May 10 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
CRMM hosted a lobby day during which scores of advocates met with their state legislators to urge passage of pending medical marijuana regulatory bills such as SB 439, introduced by State Senate President Pro-Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) and Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), and AB 473, introduced by Assembly member Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco).

CA Supreme Court Recognizes Legality of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries But Allows Local Bans »

Patient advocates respond with Sacramento press conference, during a lobby day for statewide regulations with a coalition of patient advocates, labor and industry, and other stakeholders By Kris Hermes  |  Published…

May 7 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Dr. Sue Sisley has been trying to work with medical marijuana on PTSD patients and has had her FDA-approved trial blocked by NIDA.

New Medical Marijuana PAC Hopes to Cultivate Scientific Freedom »

“Federally-regulated Marijuana research must be implemented…” Senator Carolyn Allen (R-AZ) By Sam Sabzehzar  |  Americans for Scientific Freedom Watch Dr. Sisley discuss how medical marijuana may help symptoms of Post…

May 5 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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California Supreme Court to Rule on Dispensary Bans on Monday »

With public opinion favoring medical marijuana at an all-time high, will the CA Supreme Court’s expected ruling this Monday reflect the same? By Lauren Payne  |  May 4, 2013 The…

May 4 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Patient Stories

California Medical Marijuana Patient Finally Released from Federal Prison »

Ashley, now 19, has been supporting her father throughout his federal legal battles ever since they began, when she was only 8 years old.

Bryan Epis was arrested in California in 1997 after approved the voters approved medical cannabis. His daughter has stood by…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Report: Obama Justice Department Has Spent Nearly $300 Million on Aggressive Medical Marijuana Enforcement »

A study by Americans for Safe Access estimates the costs of federal marijuana enforcement in medical marijuana states close to $300 million.

DOJ will spend more than $1 million to incarcerate a patient who surrendered this week to serve a 10-year sentence…

Jun 13 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Medical Marijuana Ingredient Prevents Brain Damage in Mice »

Medical Marijuana tinctures (above) are a very common way to achieve desired cannabinoid effects without smoking and can be made with plants patients can grow themselves.

By Geoffrey Mohan The words “marijuana” and “brain damage” usually go in that order in medical literature. An Israeli researcher…

May 31 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Patient Spotlight: Bunny Hethcox, Columbus, Wisconsin »

Bunny Hethcox is a 54-year-old mother of two and grandmother of six, and also suffers from fibromyalgia, PTSD, depression and anxiety.

By Talana Lattimer  |  Published in Peace For Patients Bunny Hethcox is a 54-year-old mother of two and grandmother of…

May 10 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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NY Assemblymember Discusses Why He Voted For Medical Cannabis »

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As one of only two Assemblymembers with a professional background in healthcare, I feel compelled to discuss my recent affirmative vote for A.6357. In a representative republic, such as ours, my voice and votes have been consistent with the values of my district. Voting on…

Jun 3 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Patient Spotlight: Bunny Hethcox, Columbus, Wisconsin »

Bunny Hethcox is a 54-year-old mother of two and grandmother of six, and also suffers from fibromyalgia, PTSD, depression and anxiety.

By Talana Lattimer  |  Published in Peace For Patients Bunny Hethcox is a 54-year-old mother of two and grandmother of six. A real estate broker for 17 years, Bunny taught her kids drugs were bad. But Bunny also suffers from fibromyalgia, PTSD, depression and anxiety, and…

May 10 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

New Medical Marijuana PAC Hopes to Cultivate Scientific Freedom »

Dr. Sue Sisley has been trying to work with medical marijuana on PTSD patients and has had her FDA-approved trial blocked by NIDA.

“Federally-regulated Marijuana research must be implemented…” Senator Carolyn Allen (R-AZ) By Sam Sabzehzar  |  Americans for Scientific Freedom Watch Dr. Sisley discuss how medical marijuana may help symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Calling it a disorder is about as accurate as the scheduling…

May 5 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

International Psychedelic Science Conference Returns to California »

Follow the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) on FB and Twitter, and use #PsychedelicScience2013 to see up to the minute news.

Over 1,600 attendees from 33 countries are gathering in downtown Oakland to demonstrate the successes, the strength, and the spirit of the new wave of psychedelic science and medicine. By Brad Burge  |  Communications Director, MAPS Psychedelic Science 2013 starts tomorrow. It is a genuinely…

Apr 18 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Cannabinopathic Medicine »

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By Sunil Aggarwal  |  Published by Americans for Safe Access I am honored and delighted to be able to publish here a new comprehensive piece written by Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, entitled “Cannabinopathic Medicine”. Dr. Grinspoon started writing…

Mar 28 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Veteran Michael Krawitz Explains How Medical Marijuana Helps Him Live Life »

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By Sam Sabzehzar  |  March 20, 2013 Michael Krawitz is a 49-year-old resident of Elliston, Virginia, who suffered an automobile accident in 1984 while serving in the United States Air Force. Mr. Krawitz has been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…

Mar 20 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference in D.C. Aims to Bridge Gaps »

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The National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference will take place in D.C. later this month and it is clear Americans for Safe Access is taking a strategic approach to bridging the gap between public and policy and bringing in experts from Law Enforcement Against Prohibition as…

Feb 7 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Mark Twain and Other Matters on Marijuana Prior to Prohibition »

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By Sam Sabzehzar  |  February 2, 2013 All were invited to California NORML’s conference marking the 100th anniversary of marijuana prohibition in California. This two-day event, held January 26 & 27 at Ft. Mason Conference Center in San Francisco, explored the history, causes and costs…

Feb 2 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Cannabis in Medicine: A Primer for Health Care Professionals »

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On the first day of a National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, an accredited cannabinoid education program will offer a CRE to healthcare professionals. By Americans for Safe Access  |  January 25, 2013 At 2 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013 an accredited cannabinoid education program…

Jan 26 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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NY Assemblymember Discusses Why He Voted For Medical Cannabis »

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As one of only two Assemblymembers with a professional background in healthcare, I feel compelled to discuss my recent affirmative vote for A.6357. In a…

Jun 3 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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NY Assemblymember Discusses Why He Voted For Medical Cannabis

As one of only two Assemblymembers with a professional background in healthcare, I feel compelled to discuss my recent affirmative vote for A.6357. In a representative republic, such as ours, my voice and votes have been…

Jun 3 2013 / Read More »
Physician Story Medical Marijuana tinctures (above) are a very common way to achieve desired cannabinoid effects without smoking and can be made with plants patients can grow themselves.

Medical Marijuana Ingredient Prevents Brain Damage in Mice

By Geoffrey Mohan The words “marijuana” and “brain damage” usually go in that order in medical literature. An Israeli researcher has flipped them around, finding that THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, may arrest some forms…

May 31 2013 / Read More »
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NY Assemblymember Discusses Why He Voted For Medical Cannabis

As one of only two Assemblymembers with a professional background in healthcare, I feel compelled to discuss my recent affirmative vote for A.6357. In a representative republic, such as ours, my voice and votes have been…

Jun 3 2013 / Read More »
Cancer A study by Americans for Safe Access estimates the costs of federal marijuana enforcement in medical marijuana states close to $300 million.

Report: Obama Justice Department Has Spent Nearly $300 Million on Aggressive Medical Marijuana Enforcement

DOJ will spend more than $1 million to incarcerate a patient who surrendered this week to serve a 10-year sentence By Americans for Safe Access  |  June 13, 2013 Medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe…

Jun 13 2013 / Read More »
Sam Sabzehzar Ashley, now 19, has been supporting her father throughout his federal legal battles ever since they began, when she was only 8 years old.

California Medical Marijuana Patient Finally Released from Federal Prison

Bryan Epis was arrested in California in 1997 after approved the voters approved medical cannabis. His daughter has stood by him this whole time, and after his release from a federal prison this week, Ashley, now…

Jun 17 2013 / Read More »
CRMM hosted a lobby day during which scores of advocates met with their state legislators to urge passage of pending medical marijuana regulatory bills such as SB 439, introduced by State Senate President Pro-Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) and Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), and AB 473, introduced by Assembly member Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco).

CA Supreme Court Recognizes Legality of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries But Allows Local Bans

Patient advocates respond with Sacramento press conference, during a lobby day for statewide regulations with a coalition of patient advocates, labor and industry, and other stakeholders By Kris Hermes  |  Published in Americans for Safe Access The…

May 7 2013 / Read More »
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Could Austim Treatment Help End the War on Drugs? Here’s 88 Reasons Why

With autism affecting nearly 1 in every 88 children, here are 88 reasons why autism should be leading to end the War on Drugs, written by the Founder and Executive Director of the Unconventional Foundation for…

Apr 11 2013 / Read More »
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Cannabinopathic Medicine

By Sunil Aggarwal  |  Published by Americans for Safe Access I am honored and delighted to be able to publish here a new comprehensive piece written by Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard…

Mar 28 2013 / Read More »
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Could Austim Treatment Help End the War on Drugs? Here’s 88 Reasons Why

With autism affecting nearly 1 in every 88 children, here are 88 reasons why autism should be leading to end the War on Drugs, written by the Founder and Executive Director of the Unconventional Foundation for…

Apr 11 2013 / Read More »
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Higher Level of Standards: ASA Foundation Creates Program to Address Product and Distribution Safety

Americans for Safe Access Foundation (ASAF) has created a three-part program to address product and distribution safety in the medical cannabis industry. By Jill Lamoureux  |  Published in SafeAccessNow.org As states across the country have granted…

Feb 11 2013 / Read More »
Medical 411 A study by Americans for Safe Access estimates the costs of federal marijuana enforcement in medical marijuana states close to $300 million.

Report: Obama Justice Department Has Spent Nearly $300 Million on Aggressive Medical Marijuana Enforcement

DOJ will spend more than $1 million to incarcerate a patient who surrendered this week to serve a 10-year sentence By Americans for Safe Access  |  June 13, 2013 Medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe…

Jun 13 2013 / Read More »
20130603-151353.jpg

NY Assemblymember Discusses Why He Voted For Medical Cannabis

As one of only two Assemblymembers with a professional background in healthcare, I feel compelled to discuss my recent affirmative vote for A.6357. In a representative republic, such as ours, my voice and votes have been…

Jun 3 2013 / Read More »

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