Psychedelic safety
Tips for safer trips if you choose to consume psychedelics Before your trip Physical checklist Mental checklist Have a sober trip sitter Regardless of your experience with psychedelics, you should always have a sober person with you that can: Be mindful of dosage Avoid mixing with other drugs Including alcohol. Check with a doctor for potential […]
Worried about a friend’s substance use?
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 […]
Preparing for a night out checklist
If you choose to drink: Check in with yourself All of the above can impact your experience with alcohol. Before drinking While drinking
Party without pressure
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.
Cannabis safety tips
If you choose to consume cannabis: Choose lower potency Limit frequency Use a trusted source Consider a T-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
What to know about BAC
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 […]
Paws between drinks
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
Most WashU students don’t consume cannabis
Did you know? Most Bears don’t consume cannabis. If they do, they do so occasionally. 67%* of WashU students do not consume marijuana/cannabis.*Includes students who didn’t consume cannabis in the past year or ever. Among WashU students who report consuming cannabis, 88% consumed it 0-2 days in the last month*. *Includes students who didn’t consume […]
