U.S: Expulsions for drugs up this year

The George Washington University has suspended or expelled 15 students for drug offenses this academic year, already six more than last year’s total. Students caught with less than an ounce of pot get the equivalent of a slap on the wrist, but violations for harder drugs – like cocaine, ecstasy, and hallucinogens, or drug distribution – are considered major offenses. Those violations shot up by nearly 50 percent from last year, reaching 28 cases, Director of the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities Gabriel Slifka said.

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