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Clinics
Southern Oregon Patient Awareness Center
A medical clinic in Grants Pass, Oregon, providing medical cannabis recommendations and patient support services.
SOPAC’s Facebook Page
Southern Oregon Alternative Medicine
A medical facility in Medford, Oregon, offering alternative medicine services, including medical cannabis recommendations.
SOAM’s Facebook Page
The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation (THCF)
A nonprofit organization that has physicians who help qualified patients obtain a permit for medical marijuana in Washington State and Oregon.
https://thc-foundation.org/
Organizations
AUC Berkeley Cannabis Research Center
The UC Berkeley Cannabis Research Center studies the environmental and social impacts of cannabis agriculture. Their work addresses sustainability, equity, and policy challenges associated with cannabis legalization and cultivation.
https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/research-unit/cannabis-research-center
Patients Out of Time
A nonprofit organization dedicated to educating healthcare professionals and the public about the therapeutic use of cannabis.
https://patientsoutoftime.com/
American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA)
A national organization dedicated to advancing excellence in cannabis nursing practice through advocacy, collaboration, education, research, and policy development.
https://cannabisnurses.org/
Association for Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine (ACHEM)
A nonprofit professional association advancing health equity through education and leadership in cannabis and botanical sciences, emphasizing endocannabinology and integrative medicine.
https://achemed.org/
Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA)
The MCBA is dedicated to creating economic opportunities for minorities in the cannabis industry by promoting equity and diversity.
https://minoritycannabis.org/
Marijuana Policy Project
An organization dedicated to creating equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs.
https://www.mpp.org/
Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR)
Formerly known as Doctors for Cannabis Regulation, this organization comprises medical professionals advocating for evidence-based drug policies that prioritize public health and harm reduction.
https://www.d4dpr.org/
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
Established in 1970, NORML works to reform marijuana laws and provides a network for activists aiming to legalize responsible adult use of marijuana.
https://norml.org/
National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA)
The oldest and largest trade association representing legal cannabis businesses in the U.S., dedicated to advancing the interests of the responsible cannabis industry.
https://thecannabisindustry.org/
Drug Policy Alliance
An organization aiming to advance policies that reduce the harms of drug use and drug prohibition, advocating for sensible drug laws grounded in science, compassion, health, and human rights.
https://drugpolicy.org/