Cannabis Education Workshop

This interactive two-hour workshop encourages students to identify ways to make responsible choices to avoid negative consequences of substance use. The goal of the workshop is to provide a basis of understanding about the science behind the effects of substance use, motivation to maintain healthy behaviors or motivation to change behaviors related to substance use.

The Office of Community Standards and Student Accountability collaborates with the Wellness Promotion Office for these educational programs. This interactive workshop is specifically designed for 1st time and minor violations of the UAB Student Conduct Code as it relates to alcohol or cannabis either on campus, in the residence halls, or in the community.

Program and Rules

• Arrive to your workshop on time. Students who are more than five minutes late will have to reschedule for another workshop.
• If a student reschedules a workshop, the CSSA office must be notified 48 hours in advance of the date of the scheduled workshop. Contact our office at 205.996.1512 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Bring a valid Student ID. If a student sends another student to attend this workshop, both will be charged in violation of the Student Conduct Code.
• Any disrespect of peers or the instructors will not be tolerated. The student may be removed from the workshop. If this happens, the student must reschedule and will likely have to visit with a representative from the Office of Community Standards & Student Accountability.
• Students who text or sleep during the workshop may be removed from the workshop. The student will be assigned additional sanctions.
• Student must come to workshops completely sober.
• Student must demonstrate active participation in all discussion and activities.
• Confidentiality is strictly enforced, keeping confidential all that is said during the workshop to ensure the privacy of others. Breaching this confidentiality will terminate your participation in the program.