The Association for Cannabis Health Equity & Medicine (ACHEM [ay-kem]) is a mutual benefit, professional medical association for BIPOC healthcare professionals and students active or interested in cannabis science, cannabinoid medicine, and health equity. The Association for Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine (ACHEM) is a professional medical association within the Cannabis Health Equity Movement (CHEM)™. It is a mutual-benefit nonprofit organization serving the needs of BIPOC healers and health and medical professionals in the advancement of health equity and was founded by Drs. Janice, Jessica, and Rachel Knox, and Dr. Ogadinma "Oga" Obie.