When thousands of police veterans agree it’s time to end the War on Drugs and legalize marijuana, you know it’s time. Watch this interview with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition’s (LEAP) Executive Director Neill Franklin and Secretary Diane Goldstein. Thanks Higher… Read More ›
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The Pot Scientist: Catch-22 for PTSD (Video)
I’ve been fortunate to meet Carter Baird on a several occasions and am happy to say that he is a Cannabis Patients Ally. Already impressed by his intellect, I was happy to hear about his exciting video-blog adventure as The Pot… Read More ›
Marijuana for PTSD: The Scientific Advisory Council’s Debate
On Friday morning, the Scientific Advisory Council met to discuss the status of the research grants that had been funded as well as the responsibilities of the SAC going forward. A couple of interesting things happened that most folks probably… Read More ›
Russell Brand on the Dangers of Marijuana and Sugar (video)
In response to the common drug war propaganda about the alleged dangers of marijuana, Russel Brand released a video that asks a very good question: Is sugar more dangerous than marijuana? In the video, Brand calls attention to a ridiculous… Read More ›
Infographic: Drugs, Medicine and the DEA’s Controlled Substance Schedules
One of the most controversial topics in American politics over the past 40 years has unquestionably been the regulation of controlled substances. The Controlled Substances Act, enacted in 1970 but amended many times since, has often been at the crux… Read More ›
Week of April 12: What did you do for patients this week?
What did you do for medical marijuana patients this week? It’s been a busy week for Cannabis Patients Alliance! We need your support! We organized kick-ass testimony from an excellent group of allies for an important bill on testing of medical marijuana… Read More ›
CDPHE tries to clarify policy on docs who recommend medical marijuana
The CDPHE recently released a letter outlining their internal policy in evaluating doctors who might be inappropriately writing recommendations for medical marijuana. They claim that they have been operating under this policy for a year an a half since Dr…. Read More ›
SB-260 doesn’t go far enough. Test medical marijuana now!
SB15-260, the Medical Marijuana Testing bill, will be heard by the Committee on State, Veteran, and Millitary Affairs on Wednesday afternoon. Although patients support testing of medical marijuana, this bill doesn’t go far enough. Cannabis Patients Alliance has been made… Read More ›
Colorado’s Scientific Advisory Committee to review petition to add PTSD
The word is out! The Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) will be reviewing a petition to add PTSD to the list of qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana license in Colorado. From the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE):… Read More ›
Big loss for the cannabis community in Denver
The cannabis community suffered a very disappointing loss in Denver Monday night. The City Council voted unanimously to ban all grows over 36 plants unless they are part of the regulated industry. Remember that when you go to the polls in… Read More ›