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Serving Sizes
Cannabis
Alcohol
Driving
Cannabis
Delay 2-3 hours after smoking
Delay 6+ hours after eating edibles
Alcohol
Delay 1-2 hours per drink
Legal limit
Cannabis
Not legal in state of MN
Alcohol
Under 21 = zero tolerance
Age 21+ = .08 BAC
Metabolism
Cannabis
Stored in fatty tissue. Check out this site for more information.
Alcohol
Rates vary according biological sex, body mass, food consumed and more. See the Virtual Bar for more information.
Impact on sleep
Cannabis
Fall asleep faster, reduces REM sleep
Alcohol
Fall asleep faster, reduces REM sleep. The Sleep Foundation is a great source of information as well.
Impact on academics
Cannabis
Inconclusive evidence
Alcohol
1 night of drinking = 48 hours of reduced focus
2 nights of drinking = 5 days of reduced focus
Over-consumption
Cannabis
Create a low key Distraction to focus on (put in a movie). Leafly
Alcohol
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
NEW during social distancing: Young People's AA Virtual Meeting, Friday nights at 7:30. Stay tuned for more information.
CSEM (Comprehensive Support and Education Meeting) – One on one meeting with Lauretta Perry: [email protected]
AA meetings – Held weekly on campus during the academic year. Contact the Kirby Info Desk for current locations and times (218) 726-7163
Substance use assessments & Recovery Resources
Resources and Information for parents
Parent brochure and UMD specific statistics on substance use