Rep. Kathleen Conti is sponsoring a “marijuana” bill that is an absolute gift to law enforcement! Since the Amendment 64 Task Force, law enforcement has been complaining about having to return marijuana. They’ve been especially upset about having to care… Read More ›
Patients
Oppose SB16-080 Secured Marijuana Cultivation
Open letter to the Colorado Senate Dear Senators, I am writing in opposition to SB16-080 concerning Secured Marijuana Cultivation Requirements. First, this bill applies to persons “under twenty-one years of age” which is incorrect under our medical marijuana law. Patients… Read More ›
Changing hearts and minds about cannabis
So you’ve talked and talked and talked and it seems like nobody is listening. You’re just about to give up and shut up when you’re presented with some little nugget that shows that in small but important ways, you are… Read More ›
I drive better when I’m high
During the big battles over Colorado’s DUI for THC law, I cautioned many who showed up to testify not to say they drive better when they’re high. Even if it was true, it wouldn’t score us any points. In fact, law… Read More ›
Cannabis Patients are coming to the Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cannabis Patients Alliance Day at the Capitol and Peace for Patients Dove Release DENVER, CO – JANUARY 22, 2016 Once again, Cannabis Patients Alliance has invited medical marijuana patients and supporters to meet their Colorado legislators and… Read More ›
Thoughts on how to protect yourself from a marijuana DUI charge
By Jeff Gard, Attorney at Law During the holidays DUI enforcement increases dramatically. Unfortunately, this large net will inevitably capture cannabis users who were not driving while impaired. As most of you know, in a last minute political compromise, the Colorado… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Celebrate my birthday by joining Cannabis Patients Alliance!
Today, December 21st, is my birthday! My big birthday wish, what I want most for my birthday, is for you to support the work I do by becoming an Ally of Cannabis Patients Alliance! When I started this journey back… Read More ›
The pain and fear of parenting a child with epilepsy
On December 1, 2015, my friend Brian Wilson wrote this beautiful and touching tribute to Sabina Rose Joana, a young child who lost her battle with epilepsy. His thoughtful account of the constant fear hanging over every patient and every… Read More ›