United for Care Applauds Florida Senate’s Passing of Charlotte’s Web Medical Marijuana Bill
United for Care, the main organization advocating for the approval of Florida Amendment 2 allowing for the medical use of marijuana in the state, expressed its approval of the Florida Senate’s passing of SB1030, a bill that would legalize a non-euphoric strain of marijuana that has proven effective at reducing convulsions in patients suffering from intractable epilepsy. The strain, commonly known as Charlotte’s Web, is high in a non-euphoric compound called Cannabidiol, or CBD, and is low in THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana.
“We applaud the passing of SB1030 and hope that the House will do the same later this week,” said Ben Pollara, Campaign Manager of United for Care. “While this is an important step we continue to advocate for the approval of Amendment 2. That is the only way we can assure doctors and patients that Tallahassee won’t come between them and their medicine. Elected officials shouldn’t be standing between doctors and patients.”
Powered by over 10,000 volunteers, United for Care is the largest organization in Florida urging voters to vote “yes” on Amendment 2. United for care is a non-partisan campaign with an on-the-ground presence in 18 communities across the state including campaign offices in Miami, Tampa and Orlando.
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For more information or to schedule an interview with Ben Pollara, please call Maurizio Passariello at 786.285.6398 or email him at press@unitedforcare.org