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A plant with mind-altering psychoactive properties called THC (delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol).
What is cannabis?
Using cannabis can help you focus.
What is a Myth?
“Marijuana use, particularly heavy use, has been shown to affect working memory, learning, and information processing; functions that are necessary for academic performance... These changes are associated with impairments in information processing, IQ, memory, attention, and neurocognitive performance”
Ways to naturally boost the chemicals in your brain that release the same chemicals as using cannabis and other drugs.
What is a natural high?
"...removing criminal sanctions against an act, article, or behavior."
What is decriminalization?
"Decriminalization of cannabis means it would remain illegal, but the legal system would not prosecute a person for possession under a specified amount. Instead, the penalties would range from no penalties at all, civil fines, drug education, or drug treatment."
Program designed to assist students utilizing a risk-reduction approach and helping them examine their own behavior in a non-judgmental environment.
CASICS (Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students)
For more information, visit https://gatorwell.ufsa.ufl.edu/health-topic/cannabis-marijuana/
The use of one or more substances including but not limited to alcohol, marijuana, narcotics, etc.
What is Polysubstance use?
You can become addicted to Cannabis.
What is a Fact?
“...regular use can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal following discontinuation, as well as psychological addiction or dependence.”
Running, walking, dancing, ect.
What is exercise?
"When someone works out, it stimulates the brain's release of endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine, which work together to provide positive feelings and stress relief."
The process of removing all legal prohibitions against something.
What is legalization?
A 90-minute program with the goal of teaching students ways to drink alcohol that minimizes risks to their health and safety.
Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP)
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To reduce harm, you should only use around people you know and trust in a...
What is Safe Environment?
Cannabis use doesn’t have negative effects on the body.
What is a Myth?
“Marijuana smokers experience serious health problems such as bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchial asthma. Extended use may cause suppression of the immune system."
Exercise for the brain and heart where you relax to get to a calming state.
What is meditation?
"Meditating for even five minutes a day can have remarkable effects on a person like serenity, joy, and relaxation. It has been found that meditation can reduce stress hormones and increase dopamine and melatonin."
"Substances that are considered to have a high potential for dependency and abuse as well as unaccepted medical use.”
What is a Schedule I drug?
System that takes information you provide to give personalized, in-depth feedback of your current cannabis/marijuana use. You can use your responses to meet with a GatorWell staff member to discuss your use and ways you can reduce or stop using.
E-Checkup
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If someone blacks out or becomes unresponsive after using substances, the safest thing to do is...
What is call 911?
Women are more affected by smoking cannabis than men.
What is a Fact?
Spending time with family and friends.
What is social connection/relationship?
"Valuing, nurturing, and being grateful for the relationships in our life is deeply rewarding. It brings people together and makes us feel safe, appreciated, and cared for. In any relationship, we can find comfort and happiness, which leads to feelings of calmness and giddiness."
Use of illegal substances on this campus is prohibited.
What is UF’s Substance Use Policy?
8 item screening tool helps assess cannabis consumption, usage behaviors, and cannabis-related problems.
Cannabis Use Disorders Identification Test
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What is THC?
The Federal Act that currently prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, and possession of marijuana except in federal government-approved research studies.
What is the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)?
A free, confidential, online assessment available to all University of Florida students and can be completed in as little as 5 minutes.
Cannabis ScreenU
For more information, visit https://gatorwell.ufsa.ufl.edu/health-topic/cannabis-marijuana/