Cannabis

Did you know?

• Cannabis impacts academic performance and overall health:
• Impairs memory, concentration, and judgement
• Compromises learning skills, balance and coordination
• Produces psychotic episodes with high doses
• Effects depend on frequency of use and THC concentration
• No amount of cannabis use is known to be safe for people below age 25 or who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 
• Factors influencing this effect include the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cannabis, how often it is used, the age of first use, route of use, and whether other substances are used at the same time.
• Cannabis is available in multiple forms. It can be eaten, drunk, smoked, vaped, or dabbed.
• Eating or drinking cannabis delays absorption into the blood system up to 1 hour. This delayed effect, may lead to over consumption which can lead to toxic levels and/or serious injury.
• Cannabis potency (level of THC) has increased over time. The higher the THC level, the greater the potency. THC concentration changes:
• 1970's - Average cannabis potency was 7-8% THC
• Today - Average cannabis potency is 55% THC
• Today - Some forms of cannabis potency is reaching 97-97% THC
• Chronic users of cannabis are at risk of developing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, which is marked by sever cycles of nausea and vomiting.

• Source: Adams, Jerome. U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Cannabis Use and the Developing Brain. US Department of Health Services. August 29, 2019. Retrieved from URL: https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/addiction-and-substance-misuse/advisory-on-marijuana-use-and-developing-brain/index.html

   

  Is Cannabis Use Allowed at ASU?

  Cannabis use and possession is NOT permitted on any properties owned or leased by ASU. Students with a medical card CANNOT use cannabis on campus or in ASU residence halls.  Those caught using cannabis at ASU are subject to disciplinary action and arrest.