Cadets facing disenrollment for using synthetic marijuana

NEW LONDON, Conn. – Fourteen cadets are being processed for disenrollment from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy for using synthetic marijuana.

An investigation recently completed and reviewed by academy officials found that 14 cadets were involved in the improper use of a synthetic substance that mimics the effects of marijuana. Eight others have been implicated in the incident or are under investigation. Each of the 14 cadets being processed has a right to appeal their disenrollment to the Assistant Commandant for Human Resources at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington. Each appeal, if filed, will receive full and independent consideration.

Consuming this substance at the academy is expressly prohibited. Those found to be using the substance will normally be processed for disenrollment from the institution and discharged from the service pursuant to Coast Guard policy.

“While we are certainly disappointed with the conduct involved in this incident, these actions are not indicative of the behavior of our Corps of Cadets,” said Rear Adm. Sandra Stosz, Academy Superintendent. "The use of synthetic marijuana is a troubling issue nationwide. As a military institution, we hold cadets to the highest standards of conduct and go to great lengths to ensure those standards are clearly understood and strictly enforced.”

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