Compassionate Oregon is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of medical cannabis legislation, advocating for affordable patient access, removing restrictive regulations, ensuring long-term availability through voter-established statutes, and educating patients and healthcare providers on the benefits of medical cannabis.

Recent News

CO Works to Save the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program

Anthony Taylor February 10, 2025

Salem, OR – Compassionate Oregon is leading efforts to preserve the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) as declining enrollment threatens its financial sustainability. Senate Bill 176, introduced through the Senate…

Cannabis Use in Hospice and Palliative Care

Anthony Taylor February 7, 2025

Salem, OR – Compassionate Oregon has reintroduced House Bill 3214 for the 2025 Legislative Session, renewing efforts to allow the use of cannabis as an alternative to opioids in hospice…

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Illinois Medical Marijuana Program provides Opioid Alternative Pilot Program.

Anthony Taylor September 3, 2024

This program is a significant step in harm reduction and offers a flexible and responsive alternative for those who might otherwise rely on opioids for pain management. Key Features

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DEA Schedules Public Hearing on Rescheduling of Cannabis

Anthony Taylor September 3, 2024

On August 29, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration will publish the official “notification of hearing” with respect to the proposed rescheduling of marijuana into schedule III of the Controlled Substances…

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