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Background Paper: HIV/AIDS and the Therapeutic Use of Cannabis

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The Canadian AIDS Society believes that people living with HIV/AIDS should have access to cannabis for therapeutic (1) purposes in the treatment of HIV/AIDS through a compassionate framework (see CAS’ Position Statement) Current access through Health Canada’s program for medical access to marijuana is severely hindered by the medical community’s reluctance to support the program […]

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About the Canadian AIDS Society | Qui nous sommes Created in 1986, the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) represents our members at the national level, guided by the voice of people living with HIV/AIDS. We are a movement built at the grassroots level and we are proud of those roots. We are devoted to the idea

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About the Canadian AIDS Society | Qui nous sommes Created in 1986, the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) represents our members at the national level, guided by the voice of people living with HIV/AIDS. We are a movement built at the grassroots level and we are proud of those roots. We are devoted to the idea

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Publication in the Journal of the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association

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The Canadian AIDS Society is happy to share our recent publication in the Journal of the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association. This article describes our upcoming clinical practice guidelines for the use of cannabis in managing chronic pain. Despite a long history of cannabis use for chronic pain management and the legalization of cannabis for

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Job Posting – CAS is hiring a National Harm Reduction Manager

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The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) seeks a National Harm Reduction Manager at our national office in Ottawa. Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the National Harm Reduction Manager will be to plan and facilitate community development, capacity building and research initiatives in the areas of drug policy, harm reduction, and the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The

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Job Posting – CAS is looking for a National Programs Manager

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 The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) seeks a National Programs Manager at the national office in Ottawa. Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the National Programs Manager will be to plan and facilitate community development, capacity building and research initiatives in the areas of drug policy, harm reduction, and the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The

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Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Use of Cannabis in the Management of Chronic Pain and Associated Symptoms The Canadian AIDS Society established a Task Force to develop Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Use of Cannabis in the Management of Chronic Pain and Associated Symptoms. The Task Force is co-chaired by Patrick Wright of

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  Other project links: Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt (new site launching Feb 2018) Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Use of Cannabis in the Management of Chronic Pain and Associated Symptoms

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History of Canadian AIDS Society

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“Your commitment shows an unflagging determination to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS that has proven to be an invaluable resource in [this] ongoing struggle. In promoting greater communication within and among the different communities, you have ensured a better understanding of the disease and provided hope for those who must deal with it every day”

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