PPT-Marijuana in Colorado

by Rachel Allen staff attorney Power to the People Colorado constitution reserves to municipal electors the powers of initiative An initiative is legislation proposed by electors A form of direct democracy. Inspiring Minds . February 3, 2014. A volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to minimizing the negative consequences of legalized marijuana in Colorado, particularly for our youth. . Formed March 1, 2013, after Amendment 64 passed, in response to observation that marijuana policy was being dominated and driven by for-profit marijuana industry. We were concerned that the health, safety and well-being of Colorado youth were not being considered.. November 13, 2014. MAPPA Members. Presenter: Cynthia Shifler, ATOD Prevention Coordinator, Wicomico County Health Department . Marijuana Facts. It is addictive. 1 in 6 teens and 1 in 10 adults who try marijuana become addicted to it.. Eddie Cooke. Shannon Miller . Rules . F. or Discussion . No interrupting. No degrading or rude comments to other students. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. D. o not use names if talking about a situation. Inspiring Minds . February 3, 2014. A volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to minimizing the negative consequences of legalized marijuana in Colorado, particularly for our youth. . Formed March 1, 2013, after Amendment 64 passed, in response to observation that marijuana policy was being dominated and driven by for-profit marijuana industry. We were concerned that the health, safety and well-being of Colorado youth were not being considered.. Kevin A. . Sabet. , Ph.D.. Director, Drug Policy Institute, University of Florida. Co-Founder, Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana). www.learnaboutsam.org. www.kevinsabet.com. . What is SAM?. By: Phyliss Nicole Taylor, MD . Medical Director, Assistant Professor . UF Health Psychiatry . Financial Disclosures . None . Objectives. Understand what Amendment 2 means for FL physicians and patients. . The . Marijuan. a Experiment. Woodstock Weed. Potency about 3-4% THC. 72% of all pot was imported. Primarily leaves, stems, flowers and hodgepodge pieces of the plant. Brought into the country in bricks. The . Marijuan. a Experiment. Woodstock Weed. Potency about 3-4% THC. 72% of all pot was imported. Primarily leaves, stems, flowers and hodgepodge pieces of the plant. Brought into the country in bricks. 390. 233. 25. Denver, CO. More marijuana establishments in Denver than Starbucks and McDonalds combined. Source: Visit Denver Post-Convention Meeting Planner Surveys. Nearly half of conference planners say they will not return to Denver because of:. Presented by. Catherine Tallerico. Managing Medical Marijuana. 14 states as well as the District of Columbia have authorized medical or “compassionate” use of marijuana.. 1996 California. 1998 Alaska, Oregon, Washington. At a glance. In 1970, Congress passes the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I Drug. Illegal to manufacture, distribute or possess marijuana in the United States. August . 2013, . U.S. . Justice Department said it wouldn't challenge Colorado or other states with laws legalizing recreational . What they say it is. It’s just a plant!. What it really is!. Marijuana = Cannabis. Cannabinoids. -chemical compounds that interact with receptors . in the brain . cells and repress the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. Marley Bordovsky. Assistant Director. Prosecution & Code Enforcement. Denver City Attorney’s Office. Overview. What challenges has Denver confronted over the past 1-1/2 years . Why is there still a black market for marijuana?. National Landscape of Marijuana Laws Source: National Conference of State Legislatures (2017), http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/statemedicalmarijuanalaws.aspxNote: Not all states’ laws are cur