RefWork:Known cannabis associations, organizations, and interest groups

The following list represents known professional-oriented associations, organizations, and interest groups that actively support better understanding of cannabis and hemp.

The first table largely represents national or global entities, whereas the second table represents largely U.S.-based regional entities.

Table 1. Global and national entities Entity Description from website Agricultural Genomics Foundation "non-profit organization that aims to understand the biology of new and emerging crops with industrial and medical value such as Cannabis and educate the public about the scientific findings" American Cannabis Nurses Association "national organization dedicated to expanding the knowledge base of endo-cannabinoid therapeutics among nurses" American Chemical Society, Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision "to be recognized as the leading chemistry authority on the safe & beneficial processing, extraction, and purity analysis of cannabis products" American Herbal Products Association "national trade association and voice of the herbal products industry" American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association "a membership driven association, focusing on providing physicians and healthcare professionals with the resources they need to safely and effectively utilize medical marijuana recommendations as an alternative treatment modality for their patients" American Oil Chemists Society "advances the science and technology of oils, fats, proteins, surfactants, and related materials, enriching the lives of people everywhere" American Trade Association for Cannabis & Hemp "a 501(c)(6) trade organization ... founded to promote the expansion, protection, and preservation of businesses engaged in the legal trade of industrial, medical, and recreational cannabis and hemp based products" Americans for Safe Access "national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research" Association of Cannabis Specialists "provide evidence and experience-based education for patients, cannabis clinicians, referring clinicians, and lawmakers to help them understand cannabis medicine and make informed decision" Association of Commercial Cannabis Laboratories "seeks to encourage scientific acumen and responsibility among Cannabis testing labs, and to establish inter-laboratory standards and proficiencies" Cannabis Council of Canada "national organization of Canada’s licensed producers of Cannabis under Health Canada’s federal Cannabis Act" Cannabis Horticultural Association "an authoritative and first choice for people seeking to learn how to cultivate clean, high grade cannabis through the objective information and education on sustainable and regenerative management practices" Cannabis Safety Institute "an advisory board of scientists, doctors, and regulatory experts committed to providing the rigorous scientific data and expertise necessary to ensure the safety of the legal cannabis industry" Cannabis Science Interest (CSI) Group part of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, "aims to promote discussion and knowledge dissemination about cutting edge scientific findings as well as changes in policy and legal status of cannabis, in order to generate innovative ideas for NIDA's research portfolio and dissemination/outreach strategies for all audiences" Cannabis Trade Federation "a national coalition of cannabis-related businesses that represent all aspects of the industry including cultivators, dispensaries, wholesalers, distributors, and ancillary businesses" Center for the Study of Cannabis and Social Policy "to promote public and private efforts to use cannabis legalization to end the war on drugs, or 'prohibition'" Doctors for Cannabis Regulation "a non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy for the legalization, taxation and—above all—the effective regulation of marijuana in the United States" Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards "to protect public health, consumer safety, and safeguard the environment by promoting integrity in the cannabis industry" Hemp Industries Association "a non-profit trade association representing more than one-thousand (1,000) supporters, farmers and business members serving the hemp industries since 1994" HeroGrown "to raise awareness, advocate, and assist veterans, first responders and their families with the use of cannabis as a safe alternative to deadly prescription drugs" International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines "to advance knowledge on cannabis, cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system, and related topics especially with regard to their therapeutic potential" International Cannabinoid Research Society "to (1) foster cannabinoid research; (2) promote the exchange of scientific information and perspectives about Cannabis, the cannabinoids, and endocannabinoids through the organization of scientific meetings; (3) serve as a source of reliable information regarding the chemistry, pharmacology, therapeutic uses, toxicology and the behavioral, psychological, and social effects of cannabis and its constituents" International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute "identifies, coordinates and supports global research priorities for the advancement of cannabis and cannabinoid treatments through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach that incorporates innovative tools and methods" Medical Cannabis Institute, The "provides online medical education for healthcare professionals who want to learn about medical cannabis and its potential clinical application" Medical Cannabis Society "to foster a model medical cannabis industry in the United States through education and leadership" Minority Cannabis Business Association "501(c)(6) not-for-profit business league created to serve the specific needs of minority cannabis entrepreneurs, workers, and patients/consumers" Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies "a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana" National Association of Cannabis Businesses "a self-governing community, focused on differentiating themselves to regulators, the public and others brands or competitors as the most legitimate, professional and trustworthy businesses in the industry" National Cannabis Bar Association "to educate and connect with other cannabis industry lawyers for the purpose of providing excellent, ethical, and advanced legal assistance to this growing industry" National Cannabis Industry Association "to promote the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and work for a favorable social, economic, and legal environment for that industry in the United States" National Hemp Association "to support the growth and development of all aspects of the industrial hemp industry" NORML "to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable" Open Cannabis Project "a community-led, research-driven non-profit with a simple mission: to defend the richness and diversity of cannabis from overbroad patents" Patients Out of Time "a non-profit 501c3 corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia that provides education to all disciplines of health care professionals; their specialty and professional organizations; the legal profession; and the public at large, about medical cannabis (marijuana)" Project CBD "to create a world where cannabis empowers people to take an active role in their health" Smart Approaches to Marijuana "an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy" Society of Cannabis Clinicians "a 5013 non-profit organization dedicated to educating physicians about the medical use of cannabis" Transnational Institute, The "to strengthen international social movements with rigorous research, reliable information, sound analysis and constructive proposals that advance progressive, democratic policy change and common solutions to global problems" Veterans Cannabis Project "to improving US military veterans’ quality of life through the opportunity of cannabis" Women Grow "a for-profit entity that serves as a catalyst for women to influence and succeed in the cannabis industry as the end of marijuana prohibition occurs on a national scale"

Regional

• Alaska Marijuana Industry Association
• Arizona Medical Cannabis Association
• Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association
• Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association
• California Cannabis Industry Association
• Cannabis Trade Council (Colorado)
• Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce
• Colorado Leads
• Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network
• Florida for Care
• Florida Medical Cannabis Industry Association
• Hawaiʻi Dispensary Alliance
• Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association (Nevada)
• Marijuana Industry Group (Colorado)
• Marijuana Industry Trade Association (Arizona)
• Maryland Cannabis Policy Coalition
• Maryland Medical Dispensary Association
• Maryland Wholesale Medical Cannabis Trade Association
• Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Dispensers' Association
• Medical Cannabis Alliance of Illinois
• Medical Cannabis Coalition of Hawaii
• Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine
• Michigan Medical Marijuana Association
• Montana Cannabis Industry Association
• National Cannabis Industry Association of Ohio
• Nevada Dispensary Association
• New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association
• Ohio Cannabis Association
• Oregon Cannabis Association
• Oregon Cannabis Business Council
• Texas Cannabis Industry Association
• Washington CannabBusiness Association
• Washington Cannabis Laboratory Association
• Washington Sungrowers Industry Association