Medical Marijuana Critiqued at Police Expo
Travis Morse, of The Journal-Standard features the 8th annual Midwest Security & Police Conference/Expo (produced by ROC Exhibitions, Inc.) in the Aug. 8, 2008 article “Police Notebook: Medical marijuana topic of expo.” Drug critic Calvina Fay gave a presentation at the expo highlighting the tactics used by different groups to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. She says such a movement is ongoing in the Illinois State Congress and bills are being debated in committee. “Overall,” said Fay, “the legalization of medical marijuana may end up hurting patients who would benefit from ‘legitimate medicine.’” Fay is the executive director of Drug Free America Foundation, Inc.
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This exhibition also received mention in Joliet Herald-News, Freeport Journal-Star and Crain’s Chicago Business weekly events listing with dates, times, and a link to event registration.
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