Campus Policy
A 57 year old man enrolls in college and lives in Rouzer Hall. One night on rounds, an RA walks by his room and the student’s door is propped open. The RA sees the student working at his desk and is drinking a THC beverage. Is this a violation?
What is yes? There is a violation because Rouzer Hall is a substance free location where alcohol and cannabis are not permitted regardless of age.
This compound is the primary cause of the "high" that comes from using cannabis.
What is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)?
Name one general physiological effects of smoking cannabis.
What is increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, red/bloodshot eyes, or dry mouth?
What is driving a car?
Cannabis can only be consumed through smoking.
Myth - Cannabis can be in oils, foods, drinks, and even lotion!
Can a student with a medical marijuana card in Maryland possess cannabis on McDaniel College property?
What is no? Federal law still prohibits cannabis. The college receives federal funding and so it is required to adhere to federal law around controlled substances (drugs).
This cannabinoid is sometimes used to treat anxiety and seizure disorders.
What is CBD (Cannabidiol)?
This organ can be damaged by the compounds found in cannabis smoke.
What are the lungs?
A common mistake that people make when using edibles in relation to time.
What is taking too many edibles because the effects take time to kick in?
The risk of developing cannabis use disorder is less for people who begin to use cannabis before age 18.
Myth - the risk is actually greater.
Lets say that a 21 year old McDaniel student purchases cannabis from a licensed dispensary in Maryland, goes to visit a friend’s house off-campus, smokes two cannabis cigarettes there, and then returns to their campus residence hall room. Have they violated the College Drug Policy?
What is no? As long as the cannabis is never on college property, a student is allowed to make use of cannabis while following Maryland state law.
This compound is usually derived from hemp.
What is CBD?
Second hand smoke still contains this compound which is responsible for cannabis's psychoactive affects or "high"?
What is THC?
True or False: Reducing frequency and quantity of cannabis use decreases risks.
What is true?
When an individual engages in long term use of cannabis they are more likely to develop cancer in the future.
Fact
What is the name of the Dean who someone would speak to if they had violated the campus substance use policy?
Who is Michael Robbins?
This compound is not intoxicating.
What is CBD?
Name one of the parts of the brain that can be detrimentally affected be cannabis use.
What is the Amygdala, Cerebellum, Prefrontal Cortex, or Hippocampus?
To reduce risks of harm, someone using cannabis should not use one of these accessible substances at the same time.
What is alcohol or tobacco?
Cannabis use affects the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, decision making, emotions, and attention.
Fact
If a student has a second policy violation they are referred to what office for assessment and psychoeducation?
What is the Wellness Center?
This compound is federally illegal.
What is THC?
True or False: Cannabis use has been proven to cause mental illness.
What is false? Cannabis use is associated with increased rates of mood and thought disorders, but it has not been proven that the link is causal.
This strategy often helps with reducing cannabis dependence. Also know as a "T-break"
What is a tolerance break?
You cannot die from a Cannabis overdose.
Fact. There are no known cases of someone dying from cannabis use alone. Death can occur, however, from engaging in unsafe behaviors that occur when impaired.