May 7th 2009 at 7pm First Annual Hope Unlimited Cannabis Patients Rights Forum: Come Meet Prop 215 Co-Author and Leader of California Norml, Dale Gieringer, and Cannabis Policy Advisor Travis Knowles from Todd Gloria's Office of San Diego City Council District 3. This Forum is a chance for you to interact with major supporters and community leaders who care about medical cannabis patient rights. Dale will speak about his new Medical Cannabis Handbook for Patients, as well as answer questions about Cannabis Policy. Travis Knowles will be available to share your concerns with, such as lack of local access to Medical Cannabis, or questions on forming a San Diego patient collective.
Hope Unlimited will also be celebrating three years this may of existence!
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Travis Knowles, Council Representative
Travis Knowles, a native of Orange County, moved to San Diego in 1998 and now lives in Talmadge with his wife and young daughter. Before coming to San Diego, Travis lived and worked in London, England for two years. He returned to pursue graduate studies in Political Science at UCSD. In 2006, he earned a Masters Degree in Political Science, and is currently completing his dissertation as a Ph.D. candidate and is looking forward to a long career in public service and political action.
During his graduate studies, Travis was a fellow at the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and worked as a teaching and research assistant. Additionally, he volunteered as a member of the Project Area Committee for the City Heights Redevelopment Area and as a union organizer for UAW Local 2865. Travis is an avid basketball player and enjoys listening to bluegrass music.
Travis serves as Councilmember Gloria's representative to the neighborhood of North Park and works on issues related to refugees, canyons, environment, medical cannabis and infrastructure.
He can be reached by e-mail at tknowles@sandiego.gov.
Dale Gieringer Bio
NEW! Marijuana Medical Handbook
The Definitive Patients' Guide to Medical Marijuana
By Dale Gieringer
with Ed Rosenthal, Dr. Greg Carter
autographed - 264 pages
The Definitive Patients' Guide to Medical Marijuana
By Dale Gieringer
with Ed Rosenthal, Dr. Greg Carter
autographed - 264 pages
$25/with 2-year membership $50
Dale Gieringer has been the state coordinator of California NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) since 1987. He is also Vice-Chairman of the national NORML board of directors, director of the California Drug Policy Forum (DPFCA) and treasurer of the Oakland Civil Liberties Alliance (OCLA).
Dr. Gieringer has published research on medical marijuana usage, marijuana smoke harm reduction, potency testing, marijuana and driving safety, and drug urinalysis. He has testified before the legislature and in court on issues concerning personal use of marijuana. He was one of the original co-authors of California's medical marijuana initiative, Prop. 215, and the proponent of Oakland's Measure Z cannabis initiative in 2004.
Books: Marijuana Medical Handbook (co-authors: Ed Rosenthal and Dr. Tod Mikuriya) Quick Publications, Oakland 1997. Second edition forthcoming in 2008.
Editor: California NORML Reports, 1987- present.
Editorial Board: Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics (2001-2005)
Advisory Board:
California Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, UC San Diego
International Anti-prohibition League
Americans for Safe Access Legal Advisory Committee
Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse (Oregon)
California Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, UC San Diego
International Anti-prohibition League
Americans for Safe Access Legal Advisory Committee
Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse (Oregon)
Appointee:
City of Oakland Measure Z Cannabis Oversight Commission, Feb. 2006 (Vice Chairman 2008).
City of Oakland Measure Z Cannabis Oversight Commission, Feb. 2006 (Vice Chairman 2008).
Publications:
"State's war on drugs a 100-year-old bust," Insight section, San Francisco Chronicle, March 4, 2007.
"Advice for Medical Marijuana Providers," in Richard Glen Boire & Kevin Feeney, ed.,Medical Marijuana Law (Ronin Press, 2006)
"Roadside sobriety tests and attitudes toward a regulated cannabis market" co-author with Alison Looby & Mitch Earleywine, Harm Reduction Journal 4:4 (31 Jan 2007)
"Centennial of an Unnatural Disaster: 100th Anniversary of Federal Drug Regulation"Liberty, June 2006
"Jack London, California's Cannabis Pioneer" Oaksterdam News (Spring 2005)
"Cannabis Vaporizer Combines Efficient Delivery of THC With Effective Suppression Of Pyrolytic Compounds" Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics Vol. 4 #1 (2004).
"Ronald Reagan: An Autopsy," Liberty, August 2004.
"The Acceptance of Medicinal Marijuana in the U.S." Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics Vol. 3 #1 (2003) pp. 53-67.
"Cannabis Vaporization: A Promising Strategy for Smoke Harm Reduction," Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics, Vol. 1 #3/4: 153-70 (2001).
"The 125th Anniversary of the War on Drugs," Liberty, January 2001
"Medical Uses of Cannabis: Experience in California," in Grotenhermen, F., Russo, E., ed.Cannabis and Cannabinoids - Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Potential, Haworth, New York (2002)
"The Forgotten Origins of Cannabis Prohibition in California," Contemporary Drug Problems,Summer 1999 Vol. 26:237-88
"The Economics of Cannabis Legalization" in Ed Rosenthal, ed. Hemp Today (Quick Publishing, 1994).
"Marijuana Health Mythology," California NORML 1994
"Urinalysis or Uromancy?," in Trebach & Zeese, ed. Strategies for Change: New Directions in Drug Policy (Drug Policy Foundation 1992)
"Health Tips for Marijuana Smokers," California NORML 1992
"The Health Hazards of Marijuana," Sinsemilla Tips (Spring 1990)
"How Many Crack Babies?" in Trebach & Zeese, ed. Drug Prohibition and the Conscience of Nations (Drug Policy Foundation, 1990)
"Towards a Users' Rights Drug Policy," in Trebach & Zeese, ed. Drug Policy 1989-1990(Drug Policy Foundation, 1989)
"Marijuana, Driving and Accident Safety," Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 20#1: 93-101 (Jan-Mar 1988).
"The DEA" Reason, December 1986.
"Compassion Vs. Control: FDA Investigational-Drug Regulation," Cato Policy Analysis #72, May 1986.
"The FDA's Bad Medicine," Policy Review #33 (Summer 1985).
"The Safety and Efficacy of New Drug Approval," Cato Journal 5#1:177-201 (Spring/Summer 1985).
"State's war on drugs a 100-year-old bust," Insight section, San Francisco Chronicle, March 4, 2007.
"Advice for Medical Marijuana Providers," in Richard Glen Boire & Kevin Feeney, ed.,Medical Marijuana Law (Ronin Press, 2006)
"Roadside sobriety tests and attitudes toward a regulated cannabis market" co-author with Alison Looby & Mitch Earleywine, Harm Reduction Journal 4:4 (31 Jan 2007)
"Centennial of an Unnatural Disaster: 100th Anniversary of Federal Drug Regulation"Liberty, June 2006
"Jack London, California's Cannabis Pioneer" Oaksterdam News (Spring 2005)
"Cannabis Vaporizer Combines Efficient Delivery of THC With Effective Suppression Of Pyrolytic Compounds" Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics Vol. 4 #1 (2004).
"Ronald Reagan: An Autopsy," Liberty, August 2004.
"The Acceptance of Medicinal Marijuana in the U.S." Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics Vol. 3 #1 (2003) pp. 53-67.
"Cannabis Vaporization: A Promising Strategy for Smoke Harm Reduction," Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics, Vol. 1 #3/4: 153-70 (2001).
"The 125th Anniversary of the War on Drugs," Liberty, January 2001
"Medical Uses of Cannabis: Experience in California," in Grotenhermen, F., Russo, E., ed.Cannabis and Cannabinoids - Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Potential, Haworth, New York (2002)
"The Forgotten Origins of Cannabis Prohibition in California," Contemporary Drug Problems,Summer 1999 Vol. 26:237-88
"The Economics of Cannabis Legalization" in Ed Rosenthal, ed. Hemp Today (Quick Publishing, 1994).
"Marijuana Health Mythology," California NORML 1994
"Urinalysis or Uromancy?," in Trebach & Zeese, ed. Strategies for Change: New Directions in Drug Policy (Drug Policy Foundation 1992)
"Health Tips for Marijuana Smokers," California NORML 1992
"The Health Hazards of Marijuana," Sinsemilla Tips (Spring 1990)
"How Many Crack Babies?" in Trebach & Zeese, ed. Drug Prohibition and the Conscience of Nations (Drug Policy Foundation, 1990)
"Towards a Users' Rights Drug Policy," in Trebach & Zeese, ed. Drug Policy 1989-1990(Drug Policy Foundation, 1989)
"Marijuana, Driving and Accident Safety," Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 20#1: 93-101 (Jan-Mar 1988).
"The DEA" Reason, December 1986.
"Compassion Vs. Control: FDA Investigational-Drug Regulation," Cato Policy Analysis #72, May 1986.
"The FDA's Bad Medicine," Policy Review #33 (Summer 1985).
"The Safety and Efficacy of New Drug Approval," Cato Journal 5#1:177-201 (Spring/Summer 1985).
Research Projects:
Medical Cannabis Vaporizer Project (In progress)
Medical Cannabis Potency Testing Project, (MAPS Newsletter, IX#, 1999, pp.20-2)
Marijuana Waterpipe/Vaporizer Study (MAPS Newsletter, VI#3, 1996, pp. 59-66)
Medical Cannabis Vaporizer Project (In progress)
Medical Cannabis Potency Testing Project, (MAPS Newsletter, IX#, 1999, pp.20-2)
Marijuana Waterpipe/Vaporizer Study (MAPS Newsletter, VI#3, 1996, pp. 59-66)
Education:
Ph.D., Stanford University Dept of Engineering-Economic Systems (1984). Thesis: "Consumer Choice and FDA Drug Regulation."
Ph.D., Stanford University Dept of Engineering-Economic Systems (1984). Thesis: "Consumer Choice and FDA Drug Regulation."
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Dale Gieringer - dale@canorml.org
California NORML, 2215-R Market St. #278, San Francisco CA 94114 -(415) 563- 5858 - www.canorml.org
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