About the Marijuana Intervention Program
The Marijuana Intervention Program (MIP) uses a harm reduction approach and is designed to:
- Promote a non-judgmental environment to help you explore your marijuana use
- Reduce risky behavior and harmful consequences of marijuana use
- Identify changes that could help you reduce your risk
- Provide important information and skills for risk reduction
- Encourage students to reduce and/or stop marijuana use
Students who are found in possession of small amounts of marijuana or under the influence of marijuana on campus are mandated to MIP by Penn State Judicial Affairs.
Students who are concerned about their marijuana use but have not had a marijuana incident can take MIP as a self-referral at no charge. Students who want to take MIP on a self-referral basis should contact Health Promotion and Wellness at 814.863.0461 for program information.
Time Commitment
MIP consists of two one-hour sessions with a UHS staff member. During the first session, you will meet individually with a staff member and complete several questionnaires. You will also complete screenings for depression, and anxiety. During the second session, you will discuss the results of your questionnaires with the staff member. You will explore ways to reduce future health, social, and legal risks.
Fees
Students who are sanctioned by Penn State’s Judicial Affairs are required to pay a $200 fee. You may pay with cash, a check, credit card, or charge it to your student account. You will need to pay for MIP at your first session.
Students who self-refer to the program will not be charged a fee. Students who have been mandated to the program are not eligible for the self-referral option.
Location
MIP is located in Health Promotion and Wellness, 201 Student Health Center.
Confidentiality
The information you share during the MIP sessions is confidential. However, if a student indicates that s/he may harm him/herself or others, information may be shared with Counseling and Psychological Services staff as appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these programs or about the use of alcohol or marijuana, you may also call HPW at 814.863.0461 or contact them by e-mail.