Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee

Description

The Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee is responsible for discussing and monitoring changes in drug use data in Illinois and the emerging science and medical information relevant to the health effects associated with cannabis use and may provide recommendations to the Department of Human Services about public health awareness campaigns and messages.

Advisory Committee Requirements

Meetings

Agendas

Minutes

Members

Member Member Since Appointed By Title County
Steven Aks 7/10/2020 Governor Medical Toxicologist Cook
Joshua Andre 7/10/2020 Governor A substance use disorder treatment patient representative Lake
Carmen Brace 7/10/2020 Governor Representative of an organization focusing on cannabis-related policy DuPage
James R. Champion 7/10/2020 Governor Individual registered as a patient in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program LaSalle
Lois Clarke 7/10/2020 Governor Emergency Room Physician Cook
Sharon Coleman 7/10/2020 Governor Psychologist Cook
Carol DesLauriers 7/10/2020 Governor Representative of a Poison Control Center Cook
Ngozi Ezike, Chair 7/10/2020 Governor Director of Department of Public Health or their designee Cook
John Franklin 8/25/2020 Governor Addiction Psychiatrist Cook
Kelly Judge Goldberg 7/10/2020 Governor Individual registered as a caregiver in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Lake
Grace Hou, Co-Chair 7/10/2020 Governor Secretary of Department of Human Services or their designee Cook
Timothy Luke Howieson 7/10/2020 Governor Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or other First Responder DeKalb

IDHS Administrative Support

Administrative Contact: Brian.Pacwa@Illinois.gov

Ethics Officer Information: DHS.EthicsOfficer@Illinois.gov

Legislative Contact Information: Andre.Jordan@Illinois.gov