ACS is a 501c3 nonprofit international association of healthcare professionals on the forefront of cannabinoid medicine since 2018. Founded by cannabis physicians, ACS is uniquely positioned to advocate for the highest standards in the practice of cannabinoid medicine and safeguard patient care.
We are an advocacy organization striving to provide guidance to law makers and regulators at every level of cannabis control.
For all of ACS’ constituents, we provide evidence and experience-based education to support the premise that cannabis should be treated as a medicine and, therefore, patients and related laws and regulations need to be created, modified, and viewed differently than recreational-use laws and regulations.
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Patient StoriesAfter months of grueling chemotherapy, fatigue, and persistent nausea, Maria, a 42-year-old mother of three, felt like she was losing the battle—not just against breast cancer, but against the emotional and physical toll of its treatment. Conventional anti-nausea medications provided little relief, and her appetite and mood deteriorated rapidly. During a routine visit, her oncologist, who had been tracking emerging supportive care therapies, suggested incorporating medical cannabis into her treatment plan. |
Patient care is what drives us. ACS works to improve the lives of patients through cannabinoid medicine through advocacy and education. Join us in our mission.
Become a Member of ACS
The Association of Cannabinoid Specialists is here to educate clinicians and regulators, and advocate for patients, to ensure medical cannabis is treated as medicine.
ACS is a great investment for anyone looking to learn more about and advocate for medical cannabis as medicine. Our members include cannabis physicians, nurses, pharmacists, lawyers, industry professionals, students, and more. With our members-only networking and educational offerings, as well as other excellent benefits, we invite you to join us as a member.
Everyone who cares about advancing clinical cannabinoid medicine deserves a place in this community. We welcome you—and if ACS is valuable to you, we invite you to support what makes it possible, so we can continue expanding access to evidence-based education, research, and connection. Join us today.
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EDUCATIONACS educational content is for healthcare providers, cannabis clinicians, the cannabis industry, and policymakers. Educational content is available in three forms: free to all, members only, or on a custom project basis. CME courses and other programs of study from ACS are available here. |
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ADVOCACYA true prescription allows cannabis physicians to present cannabis as an alternative solution aligned with their ethical duty. Join us to advocate for allowing cannabis prescriptions and other policy changes. |
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MEMBERSHIPAs a member, you will be entitled to exclusive educational content and events. Join us if you are a healthcare provider, a cannabis clinician, a leader in the cannabis industry, or a policymaker. |
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"ACS is meaningful to me because the organization provides reliable and updated information and education based on scientific evidence regarding the therapeutic applications of cannabinoids in the clinical practice." -Sandra Carrillo, MD, MHSM Association of Cannabinoid Specialists Board Member |
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"I joined ACS to grow my cannabis knowledge with people from scientific backgrounds. As a Doctorate of Nursing Practice graduate student and a registered nurse, my appreciation for the organization grows with each monthly mentorship meeting that I attend. Through ACS, I have found a community. I'm grateful to have found such responsible cannabis advocates such as ACS." -Jesse Christianson, APRN Member of ACS since 2023 |
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"Association of Cannabinoid Specialists has enabled informed discussions with clinicians, commercial industry colleagues and skeptics. ACS has been a beacon of light in a sea of cannabis information and misinformation which seems to come at us in wave after wave. It's so important to me to engage with people about the actual research that does exist versus anecdotal and speculative stories." -James Winokur, Citrachem Association of Cannabinoid Specialists Board Member |
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