. Marijuana Legalization and You
; by Damon Robinso
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Martyuana, Pot, Devil’s Lettuce, Grass, Weed, Broccoli, Stinkweed, Ganja,
Dope, Reefer, Cannabis, Mary Jane, Hay, Snazzy Grass, whatever you want to call
it, is being legalized as of October 17th. The legalization of Marijuana brings a lot
of questions to nearly all inhabitants of our college. There are some who will be
ecstatic and there are some who will be more reserved. Either way, the legalization
of Marijuana leaves us all asking about how it will effect us personally. The College
of New Caledonia has met and gone over the policy changes that will take place
once the legalization of Marijuana occurs on Wednesday. |

At a student level, the consumption of Marijuana is prohibited on all CNC
property. This includes those who live at the College Residence. Generally, the |
act of using marijuana is treated similarly to the consumption of alcohol. The
reasoning behind this treatment of marijuana use seems to primarily be due to the
effects of second-hand smoke and how you can be intoxicated. This also explains
why the consumption of Marijuana is banned on the College residence, as there is
the question of consent when it comes to second-hand smoke in general.

To those who may require the use of medical marijuana may go to Student
Services to let them know that you require the medical benefits of cannabis to
come to college. It does state in the new draft of the Substance Use an Abuse
Policy that the college realizes that not all applications of cannabis products have
‘THC or mind-altering effects in the product.

Overall, Bill C-45 is a positive step in the right direction for our freedom.
Marijuana should have a place in society, and the legalization of it allows us
to study the true effects of consistent consumption of the plant. Plus, it will
hopefully be a great boost to our economy!

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