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Cannabis Patients Alliance (formerly CannaPAN) is committed to educating policy-makers, medical professionals and the public on the medicinal benefits of cannabis as well as advocating for the rights and needs of cannabis patients
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Peace for Patients Dove Release
Join Cannabis Patients Alliance at the Colorado State Capitol on the morning of Tuesday, January 26th, as we honor medical marijuana patients in Colorado and across the country. Reserve your dove today! How You Can Help 1. RESERVE A DOVE… Read More ›
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Join us for the Second Annual Cannabis Patients Alliance Day at the Capitol
2016 Second Annual CANNABIS PATIENTS ALLIANCE DAY at THE CAPITOL We had such a great time last year, we’re doing it again! Meet your legislators and staff! Connect with patients, families and other supporters! Explore the Capitol! Enjoy lunch! And… Read More ›
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How Marijuana Became Illegal: Corporate Greed, Corruption, And Racism
As the marijuana legalization movement in the United States continues to pick up steam, an important though often overlooked question is: Why, exactly, is cannabis illegal? The answer to that question actually involves a number of twists and turns, a handful… Read More ›
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What would a marijuana commercial look like? (VIDEO)
After seeing all the commercials for prescription drugs, you have to wonder what a commercial for marijuana might look like. A four-hour long erection?! Thoughts of suicide?! Not likely. Leland Rucker from Boulder, Colorado, has a better idea. Thank you Becca… Read More ›
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UPDATE: Revised Guidelines for Doctors Who Recommend Medical Marijuana
In light of “feedback on behalf of approximately 400 patients, physicians, and industry representatives” the Colorado Medical Board has revised the proposed guidelines regarding physicians recommending medical marijuana. From Karen M. McGovern, Program Director: The Medical Marijuana Workgroup (Workgroup), comprised of delegates… Read More ›
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How to evaluate cannabis research: Response from the RMPHAC
Back in June, Cannabis Patients Alliance and the Drug Policy Alliance sent a joint letter to the Colorado Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee (RMPHAC) regarding how they were reviewing and evaluating marijuana research. We finally received a response, and it… Read More ›
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Is Marijuana Medicine? Comparing Herbals and Pharmaceuticals
Have we made a mistake by calling marijuana “medical?” Yes, it’s used for medicinal purposes, but unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, it doesn’t fall neatly into the traditional medical model. It’s more like folk medicine or an herbal supplement. Many of today’s… Read More ›
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Survey: Marijuana Rated Most Effective for Treating Fibromyalgia
Cannabis May Be Best Treatment For Fibromyalgia, Survey Finds Medical marijuana is far more effective at treating symptoms of fibromyalgia than any of the three prescription drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat the disorder. That is… Read More ›
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By the Numbers: Medical Marijuana Caregivers and Patients
More interesting info from the medical marijuana statistical data at the CDPHE. Colorado had 113,862 patients on the medical marijuana registry at the end of July 2015. Of those, only 1,195 had caregivers growing plant counts greater than 6 (1.05%). The… Read More ›
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Top 10 Colorado counties with medical marijuana patients
As of the end of July 2015, there were 113,862 current and active medical marijuana patients registered with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). These are the counties with the highest patient population. El Paso 18,827 16.5%… Read More ›
