War on Drugs
Who started the War on Drugs?
Nixon
Marijuana is a What Schedule Drug?
Schedule I
If you see someone suffering from an overdose, what can you do?
Call 911, clear the area, remove from scene
When was marijuana legalized in Virginia?
April 21!! <3
President of Virginia Tech SSDP
Alex Costanza
Black individuals are how many times more likely to be arrested than their white counterparts?
Four times as likely
How can you make sure that, if at all, drugs you possess are safe?
- Buy a drug testing kit
- Know where you get your drugs
- Don't do too much
- Don't test your limits
If you violate Virginia Tech's alcohol and drug rules, what happens?
- A mandated sanction, educational assignment, scheduled class, and/or survey.
In 2018, this number of people in Virginia died from opioid overdoses daily.
3
Who can you go to on campus for free events, counseling, and recovery?
Virginia Tech Recovery Community or Hokie Wellness
More people are arrested for which drug than any other crime?
Marijuana
What state has decriminalized all drugs?
Oregon!
What are three signs of an overdose?
-Inability to talk -Irregular heartbeat/breathing/pulse -Vomiting -Seizures -Blue/Purple in the fingers or face -Body limp -Foaming at the mouth
Number of deaths from opioid overdoses in 2019 in Virginia
650
Fact or Fiction:
If you report someone struggling with drugs or alcohol, you can get in trouble by Student Conduct at the university or the town of Blacksburg.
False!
If medical assistance is sought, Student Conduct will not pursue conduct charges against the individual or organization who sought assistance, or the individual in need of assistance.
The United States has __% of the world's population, but ___% of the world's prison population.
5%, 25%
LSD, psilocybin, DMT, mescaline, etc
Which of the following is NOT a standard drink?
- 5 ounces of wine
- 12 ounces of beer
- 7 ounces of wine
- 1 singular shot
seven ounces of wine!
What happens if you are caught in Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance? (Schedule I includes LSD, marijuana on a federal level, Schedule II includes PCP, Cocaine, and methampetamine).
Class 5 felony – imprisonment of one to 10 years, or confinement in jail for up to 12 months and a fine of up to $2,500, either or both.
Recruitment chair for Virginia Tech SSDP
Jillian Krinsky
How much money is spent housing an inmate per year?
$22,000 per year!
What drug is used to help reverse an opioid overdose!
NARCAN BABY
How can you make sure your drinks are safe?
- Bring your own drink
- Watch someone pour your drink and never leave it uncovered or unattended
- Don't drink!
- Don't drink from a community punch bowl
Now that marijuana has been legalized, what is Virginia Tech's stance on possession and use?
Even if you are over 21, you cannot possess nor use marijuana in any Virginia Tech related event or on campus.
If you are carrying marijuana with you in your vehicle, how and where should you store it?
In a closed container in the trunk (if you're over 21!)
Sorry, still illegal to have if you're under 21 :(