The legalization in Massachusetts of recreational marijuana use, starting December 15, doesn't mean that every Terrier will now be able to set up a cannabis farm in their dorm room. While the laws have changed in some states, there are still regulations in place, especially when it comes to growing and using marijuana on college campuses.
A study finds that increased cannabis use among students, including vaping, is common on college campuses. With the changing landscape of marijuana laws, more and more young adults are experimenting with cannabis products, leading to a shift in campus culture.
I am from cannabis Colorado. I was 11 years old when voters — much to the chagrin of then-Governor John W. Hickenlooper (who has now come around to the idea) — decided to legalize recreational marijuana. Since then, the industry has boomed, and attitudes towards cannabis have shifted significantly.
Gen X and Millennial parents are navigating a landscape very different from the one they grew up with — new products, more use, and changing laws. As the younger generation explores the world of cannabis, parents are faced with new challenges and questions about how to talk to their children about marijuana.
The ruling overturns a 2012 law passed by the Legislature that barred cardholders from possessing and using marijuana on public college campuses. This decision marks a significant shift in the way that marijuana is viewed and regulated on college campuses, opening up new opportunities for students with medical marijuana cards.
On January 1, 2018, the state of California legalize the use of recreational marijuana by adults age 21 and over. medical marijuana also continues to be a popular option for those seeking alternative forms of treatment. With these changes in legislation, college students are now faced with new choices and opportunities when it comes to cannabis use.
What's a medical marijuana card-holding college student to do when they are required to live in on-campus housing but their medicine is not allowed? This dilemma is becoming increasingly common as more students turn to cannabis for medical reasons, prompting a reevaluation of campus policies and regulations.
By the 1960s, illicit drug use - especially marijuana and LSD - had proliferated on college campuses. Here, a recent college graduate reflects on the changing attitudes towards cannabis and other substances, highlighting the evolution of drug culture on campuses over the years.
Everyone's so cool, and one dude's brought his drum and they're all just layin' around in this way cool grove in the forest. Ferns are rustling in the breeze and the smell of marijuana hangs heavy in the air. The image captures a group of friends enjoying a laid-back afternoon, embracing the relaxed atmosphere that often accompanies cannabis use.
