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Many people know Teri Robnett as the medical marijuana patient advocate Rx MaryJane. Teri is the Founder and Executive Director of Colorado-based Cannabis Patients Alliance, considered the most effective political voice for patients in the state.
A medicinal cannabis patient herself, Teri was diagnosed with fibromyalgia nearly three decades ago in 1987. In that time she tried nearly every drug and treatment available to control her pain, fatigue and other symptoms. In the spring of 2009 she was introduced to the medicinal benefits of cannabis, and her life was changed forever. In 2011, she gave up the last of her prescription medications and now uses cannabis exclusively to control her symptoms.
In 2012, Teri burst onto the political scene when her testimony and advocacy helped to defeat the 5ng THC for DUI bill in the Colorado Legislature. With marijuana legalization on the ballot, she and her husband actively campaigned to elect cannabis-friendly candidates.
In 2013, she followed the Governor's Task Force on Amendment 64, lobbied for cannabis patients rights at the State Capitol throughout the legislative session, and spent the remainder of the year working with counties and local communities in developing reasonable regulations regarding marijuana.
Teri was recognized as the Most Valuable Advocate in 2013 at the Cannabis Business Awards.
In 2014, she was appointed to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Scientific Advisory Council, which oversees the disbursement of $9 million in grants for medical marijuana research, and to the Marijuana Education Oversight Committee that developed the state's Good to Know campaign.
Teri has served on Rulemaking Groups by the Marijuana Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue: Medical Differentiation (2013), Edible Product Production Safety (2013), and Testing, Packaging and Labeling (2015). And on the CDPHE's Working Group on Testing for Patients and Caregivers (2015-16).
Teri has recently been appointed to the City of Boulders Marijuana Advisory Council, and has joined the Colorado School of Public Health's stakeholders group overseeing a Marijuana and Child Welfare Assessment.
Teri regularly meets with legislators, policy-makers, and advocates from across the country and the world to discuss issues important to medical marijuana patients and act as a trusted advisor on policies affecting patients and cannabis consumers overall.
Teri is a Colorado native, a mother and grandmother, and one of the foremost experts on marijuana policy in Colorado.
Andrew Freedman, Colorado Director of Marijuana Coordination, referred to Teri as "THE Patient Advocate for Colorado". With her depth of knowledge and expertise, it's easy to see why.
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Why is determining a patient’s plant count so difficult?
How many plants a patient needs has become quite the hot topic among law enforcement and the medical community lately. How many are too many? The Medical Board has decided that more than 75 plants is too many, even dangerous,… Read More ›
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Defending a patient’s right to medical marijuana on probation (Video)
Yesterday, we were in county court supporting a patient who wants to continue using medical marijuana while on probation for an alcohol DUI. It was a fascinating and enlightening experience. After working with Rep. Joseph Salazar and the Colorado legislature… Read More ›
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Jack’s Law: We’ve come a long way, baby (Video)
Congratulations Colorado! On Monday, June 6, 2016, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law “Jack’s Law” requiring school districts to make a policy regarding the use of medical marijuana in schools. This was an exciting milestone moment for cannabis patients…. Read More ›
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Potency Testing: My Canna-Butter
This is so cool! I got to test my own cannabis-infused butter! Here are the results! After fighting to get access to the licensed labs for patients and caregivers without success, the only solution was to open The Good Lab to… Read More ›
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Cannabis Comfort Food: Medicated Mug Cakes
Summer’s coming and the weather is getting warmer. If you’re like me and you don’t want to heat up the kitchen, baking fresh edibles can be a real challenge. But I still love a warm and delicious medicated treat before bed…. Read More ›
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CDOT’s Slow Speed Chase
If you’re planning to attend the delayed 4/20 Rally at Civic Center Park today, keep a look out for CDOT’s latest guerrilla marketing tactic: The Slow Speed Chase. CDOT’s “Slow-Speed Chase” Returns Tomorrow at Civic Center 420 Rally May 20,… Read More ›
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Cannabis and fibromyalgia: My story for pharmacy students (Video)
I was honored to be asked to share my story of cannabis and fibromyalgia as part of a webinar series for pharmacy students developed by the CU School of Pharmacology. Yes, they’re finally teaching medical students about the endocannabinoid system… Read More ›
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What’s a parent to do?
A recent study, as discussed in a Westword article, really pissed me off. It’s just another way to demonize parents who consume marijuana, painting them as bad parents for “exposing” their kids to THC. A statement by Dr. Wilson about the… Read More ›
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Cannabis Q & A: Can I smoke medical marijuana outside?
Q: I have a question that I’m having a hard time getting an answer to specifically up to date information. Is it legal for a medical patient that is a cannabis user, I guess a red card holder or purple whatever,… Read More ›
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Marijuana math: Converting percentage to milligrams in edibles
The other day, I was talking with a mom about marijuana edibles and potency when she asked, “Ten milligrams of what?” Referring to the 10mg serving size on recreational edibles, she kept asking, “At what potency?” It took me awhile,… Read More ›