Knock Knock – Room Check
Name one way to ensure you are following fire and safety protocols at Babson related to smoking.
Do not smoke in your room
Do not cover smoke alarm
True or False, edibles are safe because you aren’t inhaling smoke.
False. Edibles can contain an average an average of 50% THC potency, and up to 90%. Because of the high levels of THC, it can cause prolonged impairment, nausea, inability to move, confusion, paranoia, hallucinations, and significant tolerance.
True or False, cannabis use can increase both anxiety and depression over time and can increase your risk of psychotic symptoms and hallucinations.
True, especially if you have a family history of these conditions.
What is one way in which you can support a friend who may be struggling with their marijuana use?
You can connect them to Wellness and Prevention Services
We can support them with taking a tolerance break
Connect them to on and off-campus resources
Provide rehab options
True or False, Marijuana is legal at Babson College if you are 21 and older.
False. Marijuana is illegal on Babson College campus, no matter what age.
Why are dab pens considered so dangerous for your health?
You never know exactly what you’re consuming when you smoke a dab pen. The oil in these cartridges may contain unknown additives and toxins that can lead to serious health complications.
Because they have a higher concentration of THC than regular marijuana, they come with a higher chance of increased tolerance and withdrawal. Dab pens may also increase someone’s chances of developing lung-related illnesses.
Dab pens may cause side effects during or after use. Symptoms may include rapid heartbeat, possible blackouts, a crawling sensation in the skin, and paranoia.
A dab pen are similar to a vape/ vape pen. Dab pens are created by putting the oil from dabs into a small cartridge.
A “dab” is a combination of highly-concentrated THC and butane hash oil. Dabs are produced by a chemical process that extracts the oils from cannabis.
True or False, people can’t become addicted to marijuana.
False. About 18 million people — nearly a third of all users ages 18 and up — have reported symptoms of cannabis use disorder. That would mean they continue to use the drug despite significant negative effects on their lives. Of those, about three million people are considered addicted.
What percentage of Babson students have reported never having used marijuana
56%
What happens if you are caught using marijuana at Babson?
You will be written up and community standards will determine the sanction. You may have to meet with a Wellness and Prevention Service staff member for a substance use educational session(s).
True or False, the federal government can cap the levels of THC?
False. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law and classified as a tightly controlled substance, which has stymied oversight and scientific study. Only two states cap the levels of THC, the intoxicating component of the plant. None are monitoring — or are even equipped to assess — the full scope of health outcomes.
What are 3 negative health effects from using cannabis?
Can impact your memory, learning, and attention
Can increase anxiety and depression, especially with increased use
Suppresses REM sleep – make you feel groggy and tired, affects mood and cognitive focus
Increase risk of chronic bronchitis and chronic cough, worsen asthma symptoms
Dap pens specifically can increase someone’s chances of developing lung-related illnesses.
What resources are available on campus for someone struggling with cannabis use disorder?
We can support them with taking a tolerance break
Connect them to off-campus resources
Provide rehab options
What is the Babson fine for covering up your smoke alarm?
$250
THC potency has increased from about 4% in the 1980s to what percentage today?
15%
What percentage of users develops cannabis use disorder?
33%, nearly a third of all users ages 18 and up have reported symptoms of cannabis use disorder.
What are signs that someone has developed cannabis use disorder?
Continued use, despite significant negative effects on their lives (problems with school, work, social and relationship problems, physical and psychological problems)
Vomiting
Migraines
Increase use to get same effect
Using cannabis in high-risk situations, such as while driving a car