{"id":15590,"date":"2025-08-21T16:02:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/?page_id=15590"},"modified":"2025-10-02T13:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T17:56:47","slug":"cannabis-legalization","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/substance-use\/cannabis-legalization\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Barnes Center at The Arch is committed to enhancing student-centered education on substance use awareness. This includes sharing education and additional resources surrounding cannabis. Please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/about\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact Barnes Center Health Promotion<\/a>\u00a0to learn more and for questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syracuse University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the University\u2019s policies, cannabis use, distribution, edibles and\/or possession is prohibited. This also includes products such as <a href=\"https:\/\/drugfree.org\/article\/what-is-dabbing\/\">dabs\/wax<\/a>, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) vapes and cannabis paraphernalia (pipes, bongs, etc.). Please visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/policies.syr.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/policies.syr.edu\/\"> Syracuse University Policies website<\/a> for the latest information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15649\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Cannabis_Icon-814x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cannabis leaf in prohibited sign\" class=\"wp-image-15649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Cannabis_Icon-814x1024.jpg 814w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Cannabis_Icon-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Cannabis_Icon-768x966.jpg 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Cannabis_Icon-1221x1536.jpg 1221w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Cannabis_Icon-1628x2048.jpg 1628w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Cannabis_Icon-scaled.jpg 2034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">No Cannabis Use<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15651\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Distribution_Icon-780x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Truck with cannabis leaf in a prohibited sign.\" class=\"wp-image-15651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Distribution_Icon-780x1024.jpg 780w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Distribution_Icon-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Distribution_Icon-768x1009.jpg 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Distribution_Icon-1169x1536.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Distribution_Icon-1559x2048.jpg 1559w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Distribution_Icon-scaled.jpg 1949w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">No Distribution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15650\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Edibles_Icon-735x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gummy bear edible in prohibited sign\" class=\"wp-image-15650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Edibles_Icon-735x1024.jpg 735w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Edibles_Icon-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Edibles_Icon-768x1070.jpg 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Edibles_Icon-1103x1536.jpg 1103w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Edibles_Icon-1471x2048.jpg 1471w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Edibles_Icon-scaled.jpg 1838w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">No Edibles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15652\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Possession_Icon-677x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Clear bag inside in a prohibited sign.\" class=\"wp-image-15652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Possession_Icon-677x1024.jpg 677w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Possession_Icon-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Possession_Icon-768x1162.jpg 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Possession_Icon-1015x1536.jpg 1015w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Possession_Icon-1353x2048.jpg 1353w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Prohibit_Possession_Icon-scaled.jpg 1691w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">No Possession<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Cannabis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I participate in cannabis use at Syracuse University?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Under the University\u2019s policies, cannabis use, distribution, edibles and\/or possession is prohibited. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.syr.edu\/\">University&#8217;s Policies website<\/a> for the latest information.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What does &quot;on campus&quot; mean?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Cannabis remains prohibited on all Syracuse University property in public or in residence halls or offices (including University-owned and leased buildings, housing and parking lots), and at all campus events or while conducting campus business.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Why is it still prohibited?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Although the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 legalized recreational cannabis use in New York State for individuals over 21, it remains illegal under federal law, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/101st-congress\/house-bill\/3614\"> Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/105th-congress\/house-bill\/3853\">Drug-Free Workplace Act<\/a>. This means that any college or university in the country that receives any federal funds, even those in states that have legalized cannabis use at the state level or where an individual has a medical prescription, cannot permit or allow cannabis use or possession, regardless of age or medical status.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What if I\u2019m caught with cannabis on campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>The\u00a0<\/span><span><u><a id=\"OWA1fbb1a07-7725-2c4b-42d1-c333f373a042\" class=\"x_x_x_x_x_OWAAutoLink\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/conduct-handbook\/code-of-student-conduct\/\" data-linkindex=\"6\" title=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/conduct-handbook\/code-of-student-conduct\/\">Student Conduct Code<\/a><\/u><\/span><span> prohibits the use, possession, manufacture, sale, distribution or procurement of any illegal drugs or of paraphernalia used for or intended to be used for the consumption, distribution and\/or manufacture of illegal drugs, including facilitation of such behavior. This includes cannabis. Students documented for cannabis-related incidents will be referred to <\/span><span><u><a id=\"OWAe9a4df69-3c57-e7fe-6432-d0891e5a9f12\" class=\"x_x_x_x_x_OWAAutoLink\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/conduct-handbook\" data-linkindex=\"7\" title=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/conduct-handbook\">Community Standards<\/a><\/u><\/span><span>\u00a0for the Student Conduct process and may be assigned\u00a0<\/span><span><u><a id=\"OWAca408af5-21c8-3c00-b969-9d64fae00d8f\" class=\"x_x_x_x_x_OWAAutoLink\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/sanctions\/sanctioning-guidelines\/\" data-linkindex=\"8\" title=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/sanctions\/sanctioning-guidelines\/\">sanctions<\/a><\/u><\/span><span>\u00a0based on the severity of the incident.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cannabis Harm Reduction<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Be mindful when smoking.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">It is illegal to smoke or vape cannabis where smoking\/vaping tobacco is prohibited (like restaurant patios or public parks). Please be mindful and considerate of those around you (i.e., do not consume near children or in youth-related spaces).<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Check the labels.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">You will see this symbol on all legal (i.e. regulated) adult-use cannabis products. This symbol is easily recognizable to allow you to quickly tell whether a product contains THC or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/THClabel-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"THC Labels\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15903 size-thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Don&#039;t drive while high.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>If someone feels different, they drive different. Driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal. Be safe and responsible. Make a transportation plan before consuming cannabis.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Start low and go slow.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Licensed cannabis products come in many different forms and potencies (or strengths). Whether someone is new or a frequent cannabis consumer, <em>start low<\/em>, consuming less than the recommended serving size, and <em>go slow<\/em>. It may take up to four hours to feel the effects.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Store cannabis products safely.             <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Always keep cannabis products locked, out of sight and out of reach to prevent accidental consumption by young people and pets.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Barnes Center at The Arch is committed to enhancing student-centered education on substance use awareness. 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