We’re down to the wire. Just three days left, and there are shenanigans afoot at the Capitol. It’s not over ’til it’s over. The Cannabist reported on Wednesday that there is a move in the final days of the 2017 legislative… 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 ›
ACTION ALERT! Hearing on Locked and Enclosed Cultivation and Potency Restrictions
We have an important hearing coming up on Wednesday, April 6. Two marijuana bills will be heard by the House Finance Committee: SB-080 requiring grows to be locked and enclosed, and HB-1261 the Retail Marijuana Sunset bill. SB-080 would require… Read More ›
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 ›
Don’t be afraid of the conversation
Last year, Colorado Parent Magazine wanted to run a special section all about parenting and marijuana. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get enough advertisers to support it, so the idea was dropped. I was asked to write a piece for that special… Read More ›
What’s up with medical marijuana in schools?
Recently, KOAA in Colorado Springs posted this story: News5 Investigates: No action taken to allow medical marijuana in schools since Jack’s Law passed Talking to one parent at one school district is not enough to draw conclusions about the entire… 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 ›
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