Marijuana in Movies/Songs
"We can go to the park after dark, smoke that tumble weed. As the marijuana burn we can take our turn, singin them dirty rap songs."
Crazy Rap (Colt 45 & 2 Zig Zags) by Afroman
"Marijuana is not addictive"
False
Over time, individuals who consume a drug will typically need more of a drug to achieve the desired effects (this is known as building a physical tolerance). When the drug use ceases, or the familiar amount is significantly reduced, regular users of drugs, such as marijuana, will likely experience withdrawal symptoms
Common side effects of marijuana use
altered sense of time, changes in mood, difficulty thinking and problem solving, impaired memory
The restriction of marijuana use in New York
Medicinal use, approved by doctor, and vaping only
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Movie with two main characters named Craig and Smokey. Craig just lost his job and Smokey owes his dealer money.
Friday
"No one has ever died from marijuana."
Fact-ish
No one has ever died from a marijuana overdose alone, however over 200 people a year die by various other means while other the influence of marijuana. (Ex. car crashes, self harm, etc.)
Why is driving while under the influence of Marijuana dangerous?
Slower reaction time
Problems responding to signals and sounds of the road.
Impaired Judgement
If you smoke in public in NY you receive
A misdemeanor ticket
NOTE: Colleges are considered private spaces NOT public.
Resource that responds to safety concerns
University Police
"Marijuana is a memory loss drug, so maybe you just don't remember........ No! You said that I'd be conducting the interview when I walked in here. Now exactly how much pot did you smoke? "
The Office (Jim and Dwight)
"Marijuana is not harmful"
False
Marijuana use lowers cognitive abilities and increases your heart rate, increasing chances of stroke
Penalties for Marijuana possession on Campus
Disciplinary Warning to Disciplinary Suspension
Number of states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use
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Student Development Center
" Blunt Blowin, Polo Draws Showin"
Blunt Blowin, Lil Wayne
"Marijuana cures cancer."
False
Marijuana does not cure cancer, it does however suppress the nausea side effect of chemotherapy treatments for cancer
Chances of a wreck increases by 83%
Number of states that have legalized marijuana for medicinal use only
23
Building you go when in need of medical assistance
Parrish Hall
Movie with two guys that get the munchies and go on an adventure to find their specific desired restaurant.
Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle
"Marijuana is medicinal."
Fact-ish
Marijuana has been used medicinally for thousands of years, and as society began to grow and scientists developed and researched more medicine, it turned into a recreational drug. Marijuana was outlawed federally in the United States in 1937, 23 years after cocaine and opioids were outlawed.
Penalties For Marijuana use in New York State, outside of campus
25 grams to 2 ounces - up to three months in jail and/or $500 fine
2 to 8 ounces - up to one year in jail and/or $1,000 fine
8 to 16 ounces - 1-4 years in prison and/or up to $5,000 fine (mandatory prison time for second offenses)
The maximum amount of marijuana you can carry in New York before facing criminal charges
25 grams
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