Modernize Campus Cannabis Policy
The cultural and political conversation surrounding cannabis use and possession has evolved over the last few decades.
The smell of cannabis, once an indicator of criminal activity and counterculture, is now a normalized feature of cities and towns across the United States.
After decades of racialized demonization that fueled systemic social injustices, public opinion has largely shifted to reflect the fact that cannabis is both a medically beneficial and relatively benign psychoactive drug.
Cannabis has been decriminalized for those over age 21 in the District since 2014, and legal in Virginia and Maryland since 2021 and 2023, respectively.
The vast majority of Americans live in states where cannabis is legal for medicinal or recreational use.
public opinion has largely shifted to reflect the fact that cannabis is both a medically beneficial and relatively benign psychoactive drug.
Author's summary: Modernizing campus cannabis policies is necessary to reflect changing public opinion and laws.
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