I think my friend at uni has started doing the weed

She is a 2nd year student. She says she doesn't but when I visited her the other day I saw some things that made me suspicious so I think she might be lying. I'm so worried I can't sleep. She is one of my best friends. What should I do?

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Reject · 26-30, M

I’m assuming the Uni has rules against that which is why you’re concerned. Maybe let her know what she’s risking with that decision. If that doesn’t change her mind, then she shouldn’t be there anyways.

NativePortlander1970

@Reject If she goes to school in a legal state there's nothing they can do.

Reject · 26-30, M

@NativePortlander1970 Almost every college I’ve seen bans it. Even when it’s legal. I’m sure there’s a lot they can do.

NativePortlander1970

@Reject Students at institutions of higher learning have been sparking joints since the 1920's and 30's, and with more and more states legalizing, they really cannot enforce those bans in legal states, any report of violation can be easily challenged in their state court.

Reject · 26-30, M

@NativePortlander1970 This is as recent as 2022. An easy google search. I looked at several sites with a similar message, but this one explained it the best. This is the link if you’re interested.

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/cannabis-related-issues-for-higher-7220966/

“There is a conflict between many states’ laws and federal law involving marijuana, which is a form of cannabis. Even though lawful access to marijuana is increasing at the state level for recreational and medical use, it is still classified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance under the U.S. Code; therefore, its possession, sale or use is prohibited by federal law, even in those states whose laws have decriminalized its use.”

So yeah… Many colleges and Universities don’t want to rock the boat and risk losing federal funding. It’s still very much an issue. I don’t know why I bothered explaining this to you though. It’s besides the point. Hopefully her friend keeps it off campus.

NativePortlander1970

@Reject I'll give you a simple answer, the 9th and 10th Amendments supercedes federal law as the founding fathers intended when the US Constitution was ratified in 1791. AFTER the US civil war, the 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868, which essentially nullified the 9th and 10th Amendments, giving the federal government overall power over the states.