ASAM Public Policy Statement on Cannabis
Background Cannabis is a plant that has been used for its intoxicating effects for at least a century in the…
Marijuana
Marijuana, or cannabis, refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The plant contains more than 100 cannabinoids including the mind-altering chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC and CBD are the two main cannabinoids that are of interest for possible medical value.
Commentary: Allow Proven Science to Guide Opioid Addiction Treatment
NYSAM board members Dr. Melissa Weimer and Dr. Jeffrey Selzer together with Dr. Daniel Schatz, adjunct assistant professor in the…
Public Policy Action: NYSAM 8987 Senate Bill Response Letter Regarding Marijuana for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
On June 11, 2018, the New York State Senate introduced Bill 8987 to amend the public health law in relation…
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 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,…
The Medical Marijuana Ruse: NYS Legislators Propose You Play Doctor (And Not Be One)
Assemblyman Gottfried, Chairman of the Assembly Health Committee, has reintroduced a Medical Marijuana bill. A similar bill last year passed…