High Time for Change: Navigating the Impacts of Marijuana Decriminalization

Session Overview

This session will provide an in-depth exploration of the legislative, social, and medical dimensions surrounding marijuana decriminalization. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the significant legislative barriers that hinder national progress toward decriminalization, including the political, legal, and institutional challenges that make this change difficult to achieve. We will also explore the broader implications of criminalizing marijuana, focusing on the disparities in enforcement, particularly how laws disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and the lasting impact on public health and social justice.

Key Takeaways

• Examine the legislative barriers to national marijuana decriminalization and why progress is slow.
• Understand the social and legal ramifications of marijuana criminalization, including the racial and economic disparities in enforcement.
• Learn about the medical benefits of marijuana decriminalization, including its potential role in patient care and health outcomes.
• Identify ways to advocate for marijuana decriminalization in your state and across the nation.

Featured Speakers

Cat Packer
Director of Drug Markets and Legal Regulation at the Drug Policy Alliance
Cat Packer is a Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center.

Dr. Sunil Kumar Aggarwal
Physician-Scientist and Medical Geographer
Dr. Sunil Kumar Aggarwal a Board-Certified Fellow of both the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, where he was named a Top 20 Emerging Leader.

How to Attend

📅 Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM (ET) / 5:00 – 6:00 PM (PT)
📍 Location: Live Stream Event
🔗 Registration: Click here to register

About the Advocacy Grand Rounds

The purpose of our Advocacy Grand Rounds series is to provide physicians, medical trainees, and other health care professionals in our network with monthly trainings and courses to supplement their advocacy efforts. Members have the opportunity to obtain CME credits for specially accredited 1-hour events.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in healthcare advocacy and to begin integrating electoral advocacy into your professional journey!