Before we get into this call to action, make sure that you have read the Elon Poll hot off the presses!

NC NORML’s own Janis Ramquist was quoted in this story: https://www.ncnorml.org/newsroom 

Please Copy, Paste and email the following information to all the legislators in your county (find them here): 

HOUSE - House Representation by County

SENATE - Senate Representation by County

Dear Senator or Representative (Name),

Please give some thought to recent research that contradicts problematic myths and beliefs about cannabis. Physicians used medical cannabis up to about 90 years ago, when cannabis prohibition was enacted after alcohol prohibition was overturned.

• When asked during a WebMD survey whether medical marijuana should be an option for patients, 67 percent of physicians reportedly expressed “solid support”.   

SOURCE: WebMD - Legalize Medical Marijuana, Doctors Say in Survey

• A comprehensive review of medical marijuana in Headache concluded that “The literature suggests that the medicinal use of cannabis may have a therapeutic role for a multitude of diseases, particularly chronic pain disorders including headache.”  Current studies find enough evidence to call for more clinical studies. “Cannabis contains an extensive number of pharmacological and biochemical compounds, of which only a minority are understood, so many potential therapeutic uses likely remain undiscovered.” 

SOURCE: Headache - Comprehensive Review of Medicinal Marijuana, Cannabinoids, and Therapeutic Implications in Medicine and Headache: What a Long Strange Trip It's Been

Medical cannabis is available to a majority of Americans but North Carolinians don’t have equal access to it.

Sincerely,

Your name

When you hear back, be sure to fill out the Constituent Insight form so NC NORML will have the latest info in the legislative database: https://airtable.com/shruR7GLu11s9RWNy

Remember, February is “Zoom Cannabis Lobbying Month.” Ask your lawmakers for a meeting. To help prepare, you can watch NC NORML’s short videos How to Advocate for Legal Cannabis Playlist  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGWRI47jG8kKjxw9dXcDItVnpPAIa6ed_

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