Prevalence
In the US, 45.6% of college students have used marijuana in the past year (this includes states where medical and/or recreational marijuana is legal)
Why do we care about it?
Substance use in college students is associated with low academic performance, college drop-out, and anxiety/depression
Why do college students use marijuana?
Why do college students use marijuana?
Curiosity/because it’s available
To have fun/get high
Because others around you are
To relax or calm down
To “self-treat” medical conditions
Why does this matter?
Why does this matter?
A lot of these reasons are associated with habitual use.
When you get used to using marijuana as a coping mechanism or a way to fit in, you stop looking for alternatives.
If you’re stressed, experiencing anxiety, or trying to treat a medical condition, we want you to get evaluated by a medical professional to make sure you’re okay.