Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Pharmacy hosted “Florida’s Future – The Medical Marijuana Debate” on October 21, 2016 as an opportunity for students, faculty members, staff and members of the community to learn about the health, political, legal and social issues related to Florida’s proposed Constitutional Amendment 2, or Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, which will be up for a vote on November 8, 2016. Representatives and elected officials from both sides of the issue debated, followed by a medical panel.
HOST: Scott Kjelson, Pharm.D., C.Ph., NSU College of Pharmacy
MODERATOR: Andrew Abramson, editorial writer and columnist, Sun Sentinel
PANELISTS:
Pro Amendment 2
• Ben Pollara, campaign manager, United for Care, Amendment 2
• Rep. Joseph Geller, Florida House of Representatives and partner, Greenspoon Marder, PA
Against Amendment 2
• Barney Bishop III, CEO, Florida Smart Justice Alliance
• Rep. Dennis K. Baxley, Florida House of Representatives
Medical Panel
• Jeffrey Block, M.D., board-certified anesthesiologist, world-class horticulturist and naturalist
• Jose Valdes, Pharm.D., BCPP., assistant professor, NSU College of Pharmacy
• Robert C. Speth, M.A., Ph.D., professor, NSU College of Pharmacy