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AMA: Expunge records of people convicted of now-legal cannabis charges

The AMA today adopted new policy calling on states to expunge criminal records of people who were arrested or convicted of cannabis-related offenses.

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Jan. 21, 2022: State Advocacy Update

AMA/MSNJ oppose NJ bill that would mandate insurance coverage for cannabis delivery devices and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Questions still surround cannabis use and public health

More scientific research is needed to fully document the public health, medical and economic consequences tied to cannabis use.

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AMA urges court to overturn medical cannabis ballot initiative 

Following the constitutional amendment map is always important, but especially here with public health at stake, physicians face new liability. 

Judicial Advocacy
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Oct. 30, 2020: State Advocacy Update 

AMA supporting medical societies to oppose cannabis-related ballot measures in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 16, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA joins South Dakota physicians to urge "NO" vote on marijuana legalization and in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Marijuana policy should be guided by evidence, not the ballot

Mississippi referendum to legalize “medical” cannabis is opposed by doctors and state board of health who say new drugs should be OK’d by the FDA, not voters.

Behavioral Health
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Teen cannabis vaping: How doctors can counter the rising trend

14% of high-school seniors are vaping cannabis. Learn about the adverse health impact, and how physicians should counsel their teenage patients.

Behavioral Health
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Sept. 6, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Marijuana use during pregnancy and adolescence, LGBTQ protections and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update