Against Nebraska Law Legal There Doesn't Mean Legal Here
Just because marijuana is legal in other areas doesn't make it legal here. Not only is it a risk for your brain, but it's also a risk for your record. In Nebraska, it's classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning it can lead to serious consequences — take cannabis out of the equation. A high is not worth sacrificing your future.
Infractions
If you're found with marijuana paraphernalia or even less than an ounce of the drug, you may receive an infraction and be fined, even if it's your first offense.
Misdemeanors
A second or third offense violation may result in a misdemeanor charge, jail time, and a larger fine. You don't have time for that.
Felonies
If you are caught with large quantities of the drug, or if you sell or cultivate it, the consequences become even more serious. A felony conviction could lead to a lengthy prison sentence and fines exceeding $25,000, taking your entire future off course.
Make College About Making It. Don't put your education at risk
It affects to your studies
Did you know that using marijuana can significantly impact your studies? It distorts your senses and causes difficulties with problem-solving, information retention, and critical thinking.
Unlock the full potential of your college journey by staying focused. When you steer clear of cannabis, you'll notice that your classes become more manageable and easier to understand, listen to, and learn from.
College is already a lot, and adding cannabis to the equation only makes it more challenging. Don't make it harder than it has to be.
It changes how you feel
It can impact your mood by causing you to feel tired and drowsy. These mood changes can make it challenging to carry out your daily tasks and concentrate on your academic performance. It can intensify feelings of stress and may even contribute to conditions like anxiety and depression.
That's not all - using cannabis can affect the body by increasing heart rate and appetite, reducing coordination, or causing eye redness and dry mouth.
Intense highs can even cause hallucinations or paranoia — the last thing you need when getting ready for an exam or pulling an all-nighter to finish up a paper. Remember, you are in control of your focus and feelings. Don't let a substance dictate your thoughts and emotions. You have the power to stay in control.
It can cause addiction
It slows you down
The effects of smoking marijuana are immediate while ingesting marijuana in the form of edibles can take up to an hour for the effects to kick in. Although most effects usually wear off within hours, regular users have reported experiencing symptoms for up to two weeks after use.
If you've got places to be, it's best to wait 6 hours or more after using before driving to keep yourself and others safe.
Long story short, it hinders your progress, making it harder to check everything off your to-do list!
Don't go it alone. Campus Counseling is Here to Help.
If your college experience is getting to you, marijuana isn't a cure-all. Campus counseling services can help. You may want to seek help from a counselor if you struggle with:
- Managing responsibilities.
- Feelings of anxiety.
- Depressing thoughts or depression.
- Addictive behaviors.
What your peers are doing.
2024 Nebraska Assessment of College Health Behaviors
71%
In 2024, 71% of Nebraska college students reported not using marijuana in the past year, while 91% believed that their peers use it.
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