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Position Statement: Use of Medical Marijuana for Neurologic Disorders 08/31/2016	The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional organization of over 28,000 practicing neurologists and neuroscientists with a deep and abiding interest in assuring the best possible care of patients with all types of neurologic disorders. With officials at state and federal levels adopting policies regarding the use of medical marijuana, it is important for the AAN to have an official position on the issue that can assist policymakers. Neruology, position paper
2016-05-21 00:00:00 05/21/2016	Endangers health of community and drains precious health resources. Colorado, Dept. of Health, position paper
Sheriff Gee Statement 04/04/2016	position paper, Resolution
American Epilepsy Society 03/14/2016	Every case of epilepsy is different and the disease is highly variable. Scientific studies help the entire epilepsy community to understand how and why various treatments work and for whom they are effective. Research also helps us understand the correct dose, side effects, and potential interactions with other medications. At present, the epilepsy community does not know if marijuana is a safe and effective treatment nor do we know the long-term effects that marijuana will have on learning, memory and behavior, especially in infants and young children. This knowledge gap is of particular concern because both clinical data in adolescents and adults and laboratory data in animals demonstrate that there are potential negative effects of marijuana on these critical brain functions. AES, position paper, Resolution
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) 03/13/2016	The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) advocates for careful consideration of potential direct and downstream effects of marijuana policy changes on children and adolescents, and involvement of the medical and research community in policy-related discussions. Legalization of marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes, even if restricted to adults, is likely to be associated with (a) decreased adolescent perceptions of marijuana’s harmful effects, (b) increased marijuana use among parents and caretakers, and (c) increased adolescent access to marijuana, all of which reliably predict increased rates of adolescent marijuana use and associated problems. position paper, AACAP, Resolution
National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition- Marijuana Position Paper 02/13/2016	The National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition (NNOAC) opposes all efforts at the local, state, and Federal levels to decriminalize, legalize, or normalize marijuana possession, production, and use, including legalize “medical” marijuana. Marijuana is a dangerous psychoactive substance that has caused untold pain and suffering to individuals, families, and communities. position paper, NNOAC
American Epilepsy Society Position Statement 07/16/2015	Safety concerns coupled with a lack of evidence of efficacy in controlled studies result in a risk/benefit ratio that does not support use of marijuana for treatment of seizures at this time. Healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers are reminded that use of marijuana for epilepsy may not be advisable due to this lack of information on safety and efficacy. Charlotte's Web, american epiliepsy society, AES, Epidiolex, Idaho, position paper
American Epilepsy Society- Letter to Gov. Otter, Idaho 07/13/2015	American Epilepsy Society- Letter to Gov. Otter, Idaho Idaho, american epiliepsy society, AES, Resolution, position paper
Religious Leader Statements 10/13/2014	religious leader, position paper
FAADA Statement on Medical Marijuana 10/12/2014	Resolution, position paper
D.A.R.E. America Position Paper on Marijuana Legalization 09/01/2014	Resolution, position paper, legalization, DARE
DEA Position Paper on Marijuana 04/01/2013	The earlier an individual begins to use marijuana, the likelier he or she is to be arrested. What greatly concerned the researchers is that many teens don’t even consider marijuana use a distraction to their driving. According to National Families in Action, four individuals—George Soros, Peter Lewis, George Zimmer, and John Sperling— contributed $1,510,000 to the effort to pass a “medical” marijuana law in California in 1996, a sum representing nearly 60 percent of the total contributions. “THC, a key ingredient in marijuana, alters the ability of the hippocampus, a brain area related to learning and memory, to communicate effectively with other brain regions. In addition, we know from recent research that marijuana use that begins during adolescence can lower IQ and impair other measures of mental function in adulthood GREAT INFORMATION DEA, position paper, dangers, medical association, non-users, youth usage