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Medical Marijuana

Wellness InSTALLments

With marijuana being recreationally legal in 10 states and

Washington D.C. (for those over 21 years of age) and

medically legal in 33 states, a lot of people have been

questioning how these laws impact us here in the state of

Florida and on campus. Florida legalized medical marijuana

during the 2016 election, which allows those diagnosed with

certain debilitating conditions at the discretion of a doctor to

consume prescribed cannabis. Although marijuana is legal in Florida for those

with a medical card, consuming/possessing marijuana on campus is still

considered illegal due to FGCU’s status of being a federally funded state

institution. In order for our campus to receive federal funds we must adhere to

both state and federal laws. So, regardless if recreational marijuana becomes legal

in the future, our campus will remain a drug free zone.

Upcoming Events

April 10

It’s On Us Resource Fair, 11-1pm

Library Lawn

April 17

Cannabis Education Day, 10-2pm

Library Lawn

April 22

Study Safe Table, 11-1pm

Library Lawn

April 22

Last Splash, 4:30-7:30pm

NLV Boardwalk

April 23

PuppyPalooza, 10-1pm

Cohen Center Lawn

April 24

PuppyPalooza 1-4pm

Cohen Center Lawn

April 25

LAST DAY OF CLASSES

Please see our online calendar

for a full, updated schedule

Prevention & Wellness, 1st floor of Howard Hall. Find our InSTALLments online: www.fgcu.edu/wellness/installments.html

Question of the Month

A “dab” is a concentrated dose of cannabis that looks like

wax. “Dabbing” is the process of heating, then inhaling this

concentrate. Dabbing and/or using THC oils is often seen as a

safer and more discrete way to use cannabis. While taking a

few hits off a vape pen is both convenient and more subtle,

the legal consequences are more severe. It is a 3rd Degree

Felony in the state of Florida to be in the possession of THC

oils/concentrates (this can even include a small amount of residue).

Don’t end up in the JOINT!

How long should you wait

to drive after consuming

edible cannabis?

Email us at pws@fgcu.edu with

the correct answer to enter into a

drawing for $10 of Eagle Dollars!

A Little Dab Will Do Ya...

Recreational marijuana is illegal in the state of Florida.

Do not use in public places ; Possession of even small amounts is a crime

Any criminal charge can impact your enrollment status and a felony can affect your financial aid

FGCU is a drug free zone; Do not use or store marijuana on campus.

This includes those with medical cards

Don’t drive high!

Wait at least 3-5 hours before driving after smoking

Wait at least 9+ hours after consuming oils/concentrates and edibles

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our Wellness Coaching.

March 2019 — Volume 6, Issue 10