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MASON CITY | An advocacy organization presented its case Wednesday night for what it says are potential benefits for legalization of medical cannabis.
Dr. Steven Jenison, the former head of the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program, spoke to about 25 people at the Mason City Public Library on Wednesday evening.
Iowans 4 Medical Cannabis organized the forum, one of three it is holding around the state this week.
Some who attended spoke of a years-long struggle to help their children through painful and chronic medical problems with what they considered potentially harmful medications.
"We have seen her suffer and suffer," said Jacqueline Loats, 46, who spoke of her now college-age daughter who has battled Crohn's disease since childhood.
"I can't see why this can't be given a try," she said. "We have lived in the doctor's office and the hospital."
State legislation passed last year made it legal to possess an...
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