Alliance for Cannabis Therapeutics
Alliance for Cannabis Therapeutics (ACT) is a non-profit organization that was established in the United States in 1981. The organization was founded by Robert Randall and Alice O'Leary, who were both advocates for the medical use of cannabis. The primary goal of ACT is to change the federal laws regarding the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.
History[edit | edit source]
The Alliance for Cannabis Therapeutics was founded after Robert Randall successfully sued the federal government for access to cannabis for medical purposes. This landmark case, United States v. Randall, established the precedent for the medical necessity defense in cannabis cases. Alice O'Leary, a medical professional and Randall's spouse, joined him in his advocacy work, leading to the formation of ACT.
Advocacy[edit | edit source]
ACT has been instrumental in advocating for the rights of patients who use cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The organization has worked to educate the public, lawmakers, and medical professionals about the benefits of cannabis therapy. They have also provided support and resources for individuals who are facing legal challenges related to their medical use of cannabis.
ACT's advocacy efforts have contributed to significant changes in cannabis laws in several states. They have also played a key role in the ongoing debate about the rescheduling of cannabis under federal law.
Research[edit | edit source]
In addition to its advocacy work, ACT has also been involved in research efforts to further understand the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The organization has collaborated with researchers and medical professionals to conduct studies and publish findings on the medical use of cannabis.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Medical cannabis
- Cannabis laws in the United States
- Compassionate Investigational New Drug program
- Marijuana Policy Project
References[edit | edit source]
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