At the recent Drug Policy Alliance Reform Conference, I had the pleasure of chatting with long-time drug policy expert Sanho Tree. He was interviewed in February 2014 by Alternative Radio while he was visiting Colorado shortly after the first retail stores opened…. Read More ›
During a recent trip to Washington, D.C. for the Drug Policy Alliance Reform Conference, a friend from Texas was telling us how much he enjoys coming to Colorado these days. He travels here as often as he can, and we’re… Read More ›
I’ve seen a lot of press about Ohio’s marijuana initiative coming out of Responsible Ohio. Not only will this make Ohio the first state to go straight for full legalization, but one initiative sets up a monopoly on marijuana cultivation and… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
I’m the first to admit that I can be an awesome fundraiser for others but I’m really horrible for myself. I struggle with blowing my own horn or asking for money for my own organization. That’s why I am so… Read More ›
Several people have asked recently about how things are going with medical marijuana in schools after Jack’s Amendment to the Caregiver Bill last session. And I’ve been asked to participate on a panel in November to discuss Marijuana in Schools… Read More ›
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 ›
The Colorado Medical Board has been directed to consult “with the Department of Public Health and Environment and physicians specializing in medical marijuana,” for the purpose of establishing “guidelines for physicians making medical marijuana recommendations.” This all sounds well and… Read More ›
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 ›
