<p>How do I go about addressing the background of my suspension from school becuase of marijuana</p>
<p>Okay so I got suspended this semester for possession of marijuana for just the fall semester. Ive done some research and found out that the school that I am applying to has decriminalized marijuana within its city. On that note I am aware that the "I once was a drug addict" story is not the best approach to this issue because schools usually will not willing admit drug addicts. So I was told that I should address this issue in my personal statement but I am not sure how to without making it seem like I was a drug addict. I used to smoke because of stressful financial and family scenarios but can someone help me formulate my thoughts so to speak?</p>
<p>I used to smoke because of stressful financial and family scenarios -</p>
<p>biggest bull***** i have ever read in my life. i hate people that make up excuses for their poor decision making. </p>
<p>granted in don’t know your history, but i can guarantee that its not worse than mine. and i have never touch a cigarette, done any type of drug, or even had a sip of alcohol.
grow up. this is ****ing college</p>
<p>Poleandreel, that was a little harsh and unnecessary. People deal with their issues in various different ways. </p>
<p>Xfreakout, first of all, I wouldn’t exactly call a pothead a “drug addict” especially since weed hasn’t been proven to be addictive. If the application gives you a separate area to explain anything on your application, I would leave it out of your essay and put it there. Otherwise I wouldn’t treat your issues with weed as a huge elaborate ordeal. I would mention it more as an obstacle your overcame and a lesson you learned from</p>