You’ve probably heard about the New Zealand study showing that early pot smokers have lower IQs. When you hear claims about a 6-8 point drop in IQ for people who use cannabis during their teen years, this is generally the study… 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 ›
How to evaluate cannabis research: Response from the RMPHAC
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 ›
Tell the Board of Health to demand that cannabis grown in Colorado be used for research
Cannabis Patients Alliance is petitioning the Colorado Board of Health to demand that the federal government allow Colorado-grown cannabis to be used for research. Last December, the Board of Health agreed to fund research into the benefits and efficacy of… Read More ›
Is Marijuana Medicine? Comparing Herbals and Pharmaceuticals
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 ›
Video series: Cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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 ›
Survey: Marijuana Rated Most Effective for Treating Fibromyalgia
Cannabis May Be Best Treatment For Fibromyalgia, Survey Finds Medical marijuana is far more effective at treating symptoms of fibromyalgia than any of the three prescription drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat the disorder. That is… Read More ›
Letter to the RMPHAC regarding research on marijuana-related health effects
In June, Cannabis Patients Alliance and the Drug Policy Alliance submitted a letter to Colorado’s Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee (RMPHAC) addressing concerns regarding the limited nature of the existing research on marijuana-related health effects. We’re proud to say that this letter… Read More ›
Government Reports Lead To Both Confusion And Cooperation
Cannabis Patients Alliance Executive Director Teri Robnett was interviewed by Dope Magazine about the Colorado Board of Health’s decision to deny Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the challenges to good research. “There’s a trend to focus on research done in… Read More ›
Teri Robnett speaks to NCCC members about medical marijuana (Video)
I was invited to speak at the August 20th meeting of the National Cannabis Chamber of Commerce in Denver. It was a pleasure to update this group of business people on current issues affecting medical marijuana patients in Colorado from PTSD… Read More ›
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