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<p>LUZERNE &#8212; The use of medical marijuana to treat people with autism will be the topic of a free public event Friday at The Graham Academy High School.</p><p>Erica Daniels, a medical marijuana activist, author and the mother of a child with autism, will be the featured speaker at the event set for 4 p.m.</p><p>The Graham school is at 469 Miller St. in Luzerne.</p><p>Pennsylvania&#8217;s Medical Marijuana Act lists autism as one of the qualifying conditions for the use of medical marijuana.</p><p>Supporting Autism &amp; Families Everywhere (SAFE); the Justice Grown medical marijuana dispensary in Edwardsville; and Standard Farms, a medical marijuana grower and processor in White Haven, are promoting the event.</p><p>The presentation is for adults only. There will be no child care available. Reservations are required and can be sent by email to: lindsaymdragon@gmail.com.</p><p>Parking will be available at the rear of the building on Oliver Street. Attendees can walk around the right side of the building to the entrance in the front.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Jerry Lynott</p><p>jlynott@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div>

Medical marijuana as autism treatment is topic of Friday program