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The Bear Facts campaign corrects misperceptions by sharing accurate data on student beliefs and experiences, so you have the facts. Research shows that students typically underestimate healthy behaviors and overestimate others. Since what we think is “typical” has an influence on our own choices, these misconceptions could lead students to engage in riskier behaviors to fit […]

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

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

I Found a Lump in My Breast. What Do I Do Now? By Shelby Edison, Peer Health Educator 2024 It started as a normal Thursday; I sat in the library getting some reading done before I the weekend began. However, I shifted my body, and I instantly recognized something was wrong. I felt a painful […]