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Trump Issues Executive Order on Marijuana Rescheduling

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to “take all necessary steps to complete the rulemaking process related to rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III of the CSA in the most expeditious manner in accordance with Federal law.” The move seeks to reclassify cannabis out of Schedule I, loosening limits on research and other regulations while stopping short of full legalization. Rescheduling will not happen automatically because of the order, as it will still need to be done through the federal rulemaking process.
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Clinical Pearl Submissions Due Jan. 8

Clinical pearls are an important part of medical education where psychiatric pharmacists share their experiences with unique patient cases and/or clinical challenges. The Program Committee is pleased to once again be accepting submissions for 13-minute presentations at AAPP 2026 on Tuesday, April 21, in Bellevue, Washington (on Seattle's Eastside). Pharmacists should submit their clinical pearl online for consideration by the January 8, 2026, deadline, and up to 3 presentations will be selected for the Clinical Pearls session.
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Home Study Workshop! Presentation Design and Speaker Development

Through expert guidance, participants will refine their presentation skills and learn how to captivate audiences. This 2-hour program with ACPE credit provides a unique opportunity to gain practical tools to elevate speaking abilities, enhance your expertise and confidence, and make you a standout voice in the field of psychiatric pharmacy. Don't miss this opportunity to learn!
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AAPP Foundation awards $25,000 for a quality improvement project to increase the reach or impact of psychiatric pharmacists

AAPP Foundation has awarded the 2025 AAPP Practice Expansion grant to P. Brittany Vickery for the project, “The Hendersonville Free Clinic Practice Expansion via Flexible-Schedule Telepsychiatry Provided by a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner.” The project will expand access to care by a BCPP at multiple clinics. The $25,000 grant was funded through a gift from AAPP Founding Member Joni Fowler.
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AAPP Foundation awards $25,000 for a quality improvement project to increase the reach or impact of psychiatric pharmacists

AAPP Foundation has awarded the 2025 AAPP Practice Expansion grant to P. Brittany Vickery for the project, “The Hendersonville Free Clinic Practice Expansion via Flexible-Schedule Telepsychiatry Provided by a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner.” The project will expand access to care by a BCPP at multiple clinics. The $25,000 grant was funded through a gift from AAPP Founding Member Joni Fowler.
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AAPP 2026 Spotlight: Anna Lembke

#AAPP2026 Spotlight: The Pleasure Pain Balance in a Dopamine Overloaded World, presented by Dr. Anna Lembke, MD. Participants will learn how chronic overstimulation shifts mood and motivation, and why practices like dopamine fasting can help reset the brain’s reward pathways. Join us at the 2026 AAPP Annual Meeting in Bellevue, WA, on Seattle’s Eastside, for this session! #AAPP #psychpharmacy #acpe #bcpp #bcpmp
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