Public Policy Statement: Update from the American Academy of Pediatrics on the Impact of Marijuana Legalization
The AAP has issued a policy statement entitled, “The Impact of Marijuana Policies on Youth: Clinical, Research, and Legal Update.”…
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Update from the American Academy of Pediatrics on the Impact of Marijuana Legalization
The AAP has issued a policy statement entitled, “The Impact of Marijuana Policies on Youth: Clinical, Research, and Legal Update.”…
Public Policy Statement: ASAM Statement on Marijuana, Cannabinoids and Legalization
Adoption Date: September 21, 2015 Below is an excerpt from the policy statement. To read the entire document, please view…
Public Policy Action: Marijuana, Cannabinoids and Legalization
In recent years, many states have considered or enacted policies to legalize cannabis use. As of this writing, Alaska, Colorado, Oregon,…
Public Policy Statement: New York Society of Addiction Medicine Opposes Passage of Senate Bill 4406-B
The New York Society of Addiction Medicine opposes passage of Senate Bill 4406-B for the following reasons: There is insufficient…
Public Policy Statement: Senate’s Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction Releases Report and Legislative Recommendations
The New York State Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction today released a report summarizing the findings of statewide forums held to examine the issues surrounding the increase in drug abuse, addiction and drug related crimes in New York. The report includes a comprehensive package of bills recommended for action this legislative session that target prevention, treatment, and enforcement issues raised during extensive testimony provided by dozens of experts, parents, and concerned New Yorkers.