Press Releases Archives - Doctors for Cannabis Regulation

Maryland Cannabis Legalization Virtual Press Conference

Del. Jazz Lewis and a broad coalition, including DFCR spokesperson Dr. Ralph Salvagno, and other advocates, call for the passage of HB 32 via a virtual press conference.

Drug Policy Alliance Leads Extensive Coalition of Public Health Organizations and Professionals in Calling on Congress to Support Marijuana Reform

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) led a group of 16 public health organizations and over 100 public health professionals in calling on members of Congress to support comprehensive marijuana reform by bringing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment & Expungement […]

Doctors for Cannabis Regulation Announces the Appointment of Dr. Rachel Knox

Certified cannabinoid medicine specialist, Dr. Rachel Knox has been appointed to the Doctors for Cannabis Regulation (DFCR) board of directors. Founded in 2016, DFCR is the first global organization specifically for doctors and healthcare professionals working to promote public health and further social justice through science-backed cannabis regulation.

DFCR Cautions Against Smoking and Vaping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The global COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered life around the world. The disease, which causes serious respiratory illness, requires that people of all ages avoid any and all behaviors which could increase the risk of transmitting or being exposed to the virus.

DFCR and other medical professionals, cannabis advocates, law enforcement officials, and clergy call for the cease of cannabis arrests and release of incarcerated cannabis offenders in light of COVID-19

Washington, D.C. — The Marijuana Policy Project and other organizations are urging law enforcement officials to dramatically curtail arrests for non-violent crimes, including ceasing arrests for cannabis offenses. In addition to curtailing arrests, the organizations are calling for officials to […]

DFCR and other medical professionals, cannabis advocates, and law enforcement officials urge governors and legislative leaders to preserve and ensure cannabis access amid social distancing

Washington, D.C. — In response to escalating efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing, the Marijuana Policy Project and other organizations have released an open letter urging governors and legislative leaders to take necessary actions to ensure […]

Doctors for Cannabis Regulation Announces the Appointment of Dasheeda Dawson