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 ›
The use of cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding continues to be a very controversial issue. Because marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug (no medical value, high chance of abuse) according to the federal government, women have been persecuted and prosecuted… Read More ›
Because Cannabis Patients Alliance represent such a broad spectrum of patients and conditions, we support access to whole-plant full-profile cannabis. Although cannabidiol (CBD) is an important cannabinoid, there is a lot of confusion about its particular benefits and status. Thank you Project CBD for… Read More ›
When dealing with policy, marijuana and otherwise, we often hear how “we need to send a message.” When legislators thought they needed to require marijuana shops to post signs warning pregnant women about the dangers — dare I say evils? —… Read More ›
Today was the first meeting of this year’s marijuana rulemaking working groups for the Colorado DOR’s Marijuana Enforcement Division. Today’s topic: Testing, Packaging and Labeling. The group worked on the 700, 1000 and 1500 series of rules for both medical and… Read More ›
The Marijuana Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue has announced five new rulemaking working groups. Testing/Packaging/Labeling Production Management, meets twice Licensing, and Permitted Economic Interests Licensed Premises, Enforcement and Compliance Requirements HB14-1361 (Equivalencies) and HB14-1366 (Identifiable Retail Edibles) Cannabis… Read More ›
We at Cannabis Patients Alliance have been approached by several businesses and organizations regarding focus groups, surveys and product testing. New and existing businesses are interested in the opinions of medical marijuana patients, families and the public. Patients: This is your… Read More ›
Thank you Wendy St. Cyre for sharing your experience. It’s important that people who are considering moving to Colorado have an idea of what they can expect. To potential refugees: My family has been here 7 months now. Not trying to… Read More ›
There are good days, and then there are really good days. Days when you think you’ve made an impact. Days that hover on the edge of greatness. For me, yesterday was one of those days. I was a presenter at… Read More ›
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