cannabisnews.com: Baylor U. Officials Note Rise in Use of Marijuana Baylor U. Officials Note Rise in Use of Marijuana Posted by FoM on October 11, 1999 at 19:30:21 PT By Becky Oberg, The Lariat Source: U-WIRE WACO, TexasBaylor officials have recently expressed concerns regarding the use of drugs on campus. "We are concerned about illicit, illegal [drug] use," said Dr. Jimmy McCluskey, dean of student development and services. "It is on the rise." Marijuana is the most-used illicit drug. According to the Health Education and Wellness Office, marijuana was once thought of as a religious drug. It causes euphoria, sensory distortion, increased heart rate and increased appetite. "I would say it seems to be fairly prevalent," said Dr. Glenn Pack, director of counseling services. "From what I've heard, if a person's interested enough, they can find it." Some students have reportedly tried to grow their own marijuana. On Sept. 20, a Penland Residents Hall freshman was arrested and charged with marijuana possession. McCluskey said he deals with about 12 to 20 marijuana-related cases per year, but he is aware that there are many other cases that go undiscovered. "Looking at national statistics, 40 percent of college students experiment . . . I'm not na-ve," McCluskey said. Pack said he agreed cases might go unreported. "It's readily available out there," he said. "The students probably know more about it than I do." Pack said marijuana is sometimes more readily available than alcohol. According to the student handbook, "Baylor University policy prohibits the unlawful manufacture, possession, use, sale, transfer, or purchase of a controlled substance or designer drug on or off the campus. Anyone violating these policies is subject to disciplinary action ranging from censure to expulsion." McCluskey said disciplinary action depends on each case. Generally, drug trafficking is punished by suspension. Drug use is punished by probation for the rest of the student's career at Baylor, the possibility of random drug tests, mandatory drug education and counseling. Use in the dorm results in eviction without refund. "I just dealt with two or three cases related to [dorm evictions]," McCluskey said. Andrea King, student outreach coordinator, said marijuana has become more potent than it was in the 1960s. She said LSD might be added to give the marijuana a stronger effect. She said students might try marijuana for different reasons. "Stress, escape problems, recreation, just to try it out to see what happens," she said. Updated 12:00 PM ET October 11, 1999(C) 1999 The Lariat via U-WIRE Copyright © 1995-1999 Excite Inc.Buying Pot Online; Illegal Connections On The Web - 10/01/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3096.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #4 posted by observer on October 12, 1999 at 13:50:01 PT cannabis ''more readily available than alcohol'' > Pack said marijuana is sometimes more readily available > than alcohol. What? How ever could this have happened? Isn't marijuana illegal? Maybe if we all just give up a few more liberties and freedoms, nullify a few more rights, give the secret police a larger budget, then we will all be secure once and for all. It is a terrible "crisis" and "emergency", no?Those, who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. -- Ben Franklin 74 of liberty's best aphorism, insights, and soundbites [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by Alexandre Oeming on October 12, 1999 at 07:06:35 PT: Try doing your homework >Andrea King, student outreach coordinator, said marijuana has become more potent than it was in the 1960s. She said LSD might be added to give the marijuana astronger effect. Uh-huh. And as Wayne once said, "...and monkeys might fly out of my butt." Typical scare tactic of the know-nothing-but-don't-care prohibitionists. Last i checked, acid ISN'T SMOKABLE!!! Please try again. Oh, and more potent cannabis is a GOOD thing, people. You need less to catch a buzz, so less smoke goes into the lungs. It's amazing how they can fool themselves into believing a good aspect is somehow bad. So much for university "education". [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by Rainbow on October 12, 1999 at 06:56:46 PT: While at the U of Washington While at the U of Wash. I was in a fraternity. One of our more famous alums became Mayor of Seattle - Wes Ulman. He was approached by our alumni about somebody using MJ in our frat house.At teh time Wes said "I am more concerned about the alcohol served than the marijuana." Wow what a statement back then. We covered the alcohol and became more discrete about parties and concerned about activities after (eg driving).At that time the police were not concerned with MJ either. Friends would be stopped for traffic problems and the air would be filled, but the police would just discuss the traffic violation and not the MJ. How things have changed!!!It was rumored that the police would get their supply from the MJ dealers and everyone was happy.Rainbow [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by BigAb on October 12, 1999 at 05:05:43 PT: up-down ??? Is it just me or do these "drug use" numbers change a whole lot ? I just heard the "Bizzar-o" say the numbers are falling.... now this group says they are "alarmingly" high.Hey, you can't have it both ways so which is it ?Actually, I'd bet money they are both talking outta their a## !!!!! Whatever happens to be needed at the time... up,down it's all B.S. [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: