Cannabis Basics:
Driving
Delay 2-3 hours after smoking
Delay 6+ hours after eating edibles
Legality
Legal in the state of MN for those 21+
Metabolism
Stored in fatty tissue. Check out this site for more information.
Sleep
Fall asleep faster, reduces REM sleep
Impact on Academics
Inconclusive evidence
Over-Consumption
Create a low key Distraction to focus on (put in a movie). Leafly
Alcohol Basics:
Driving
Delay 1-2 hours per drink
Legality
Under 21 = zero tolerance
Age 21+ = .08 BAC
Metabolism
Rates vary according biological sex, body mass, food consumed and more. See the Virtual Bar for more information.
Sleep
Fall asleep faster, reduces REM sleep. The Sleep Foundation is a great source of information as well.
Impact on Academics
1 night of drinking = 48 hours of reduced focus
2 nights of drinking = 5 days of reduced focus
Over-Consumption
Stay with the person; If unresponsive, call 911
Campus and Community Resources:
Alcohol or Cannabis Self-Assessments
- E-CHUG
- The Virtual Bar Blood Alcohol Content Calculator
- Rethinking Drinking
- E-TOKE (cannabis assessment)
Alcohol Education Courses
A one credit course will be offered in through the Twin Cities Campus, called "Alcohol and College Life" starting in the fall of 2022. Check back for more information.
Seeking Support
CSEM (Comprehensive Support and Education Meeting) – One on one meeting with Lauretta Perry: [email protected]
AA meetings – For the most up to date list of meetings in the Duluth community, virtual and in-person click here
Substance use assessments & Recovery Resources
Taking a Tolerance Break from Weed
https://www.uvm.edu/health/t-break-take-cannabis-tolerance-break
Resources and Information for parents
Parent brochure and UMD specific statistics on substance use.