AT A GLANCE...
Serving Sizes
Driving
Cannabis
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Delay 2-3 hours after smoking
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Delay 6+ hours after eating edibles
Alcohol
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Delay 1-2 hours per drink
Legal limit
Cannabis
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Not legal in state of MN
Alcohol
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Under 21 = zero tolerance
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Age 21+ = .08 BAC
Metabolism
Cannabis
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Stored in fatty tissue. Check out this site for more information.
Alcohol
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Rates vary according biological sex, body mass, food consumed and more. See the Virtual Bar for more information.
Impact on sleep
Cannabis
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Fall asleep faster, reduces REM sleep
Alcohol
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Fall asleep faster, reduces REM sleep. The Sleep Foundation is a great source of information as well.
Impact on academics
Cannabis
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Inconclusive evidence
Alcohol
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1 night of drinking = 48 hours of reduced focus
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2 nights of drinking = 5 days of reduced focus
Over-consumption
Cannabis
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Create a low key Distraction to focus on (put in a movie). Leafly
Alcohol
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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
Resources and Information for parents
Parent brochure and UMD specific statistics on substance use.