Alcohol and Other Drugs

Tips for safer trips If you choose to consume psychedelics… Before your trip Physical checklist Mental checklist During your trip Have a sober trip sitter Regardless of your experience with psychedelics, you should always have a sober person with you that can intervene in unsafe situations and call for help if needed. Be mindful of […]

Caring is enough to start a conversation. This guide will help you: What is a substance use disorder? A Substance Use Disorder (SUD) affects a person’s brain, body and behavior.It is a medical condition involving a pattern of using substances that causes significant distress or problems. SUDs are considered brain disorders due to lasting changes […]

If you choose to drink: Check in with yourself All of the above can impact your experience with alcohol. Before drinking While drinking

I’m at a party, but I don’t want to drink—now what? Preparing At the party It’s okay to say no! Alcohol-free cocktails Alcohol-free drinks can help you avoid peer pressure to drink alcohol since nobody else knows what’s in your cup.

If you choose to consume cannabis… Choose a lower potency Limit frequency of consumption Use a trusted source Consider a tolerance break Recognize signs of cannabis poisoning These effects can lead to unintentional injuries. Remember: Impairment lasts 6 or more hours—always use a designated driver who is 100% sober. Campus resources

Is it an alcohol overdose? Check for PUBS signs! See even one sign? Unsure? Save a life and call for help! WashU’s Medical Amnesty policy helps remove barriers to calling for help.  Setting a personal drinking limit  You can use tools like Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) charts to help set a drinking limit that works best for you. BAC […]

If you choose to drink, aim to PAWS between drinks. 82% of WashU students had four or fewer drinks the last time they drank socially. WashU MACHB 2024; n=962 Follow us on Instagram @washu_healthpromotion

Did you know? Most Bears don’t consume cannabis. And if they do, they do so only occasionally. 67% of WashU students do not consume marijuana/cannabis. And among WashU students who report consuming cannabis, 88% consumed it 0-2 days in the last month. Data: WashU MACHB 2024; n=842