On this page, we are defining cannabis use as consuming cannabis plant products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the primary psychoactive chemical in cannabis. Cannabis plant products containing THC may be the leaf or flower of the plant, or extracts such as waxes or oils. These products may be consumed by smoking, vaping, eating or drinking. Some resources available to you:Information about cannabisHow risky is my use?If you want to reduce your cannabis useUniversity PolicyOn- and Off- Campus ResourcesInformation about Cannabis Cannabis basics (short term effects, side effects, safety considerations)Cannabis Facts Infographic (created for athletes, but applicable to all) Cannabis interactions with alcoholCannabis interactions with other substancesWhat is CBD?How risky is my cannabis use?If you are wondering how risky your current cannabis use might be, you can take this quick, anonymous online screening by ScreenU. Based on your responses, you may be asked some open-ended questions about your cannabis use to help you think about how you might lower your risk. At the end, you will receive a list of our campus and community resources where you can further explore your cannabis use. What you choose to do with the information you receive is up to you.If you want to reduce your cannabis useT-Break: a guide to help support a cannabis tolerance break is an online guide to assist with taking a break from cannabis use to reduce tolerance. People who use cannabis can build up a tolerance to it meaning that it takes more and more over time to get the same effects. Taking a break from cannabis can reduce tolerance. The guide is based on what college students say worked and did not work for them when they took a break. While the guide is located on the University of Vermont website, it is free and available to everyone.This guide also has practical tips for cutting down cannabis use.University PolicyWhile both recreational (for those 21 years of age and older) and medical use of cannabis is legal in the State of New Jersey, cannabis products with more than 0.3 percent THC1, including medical use, is illegal under federal law. The University is required to abide by federal law. Accordingly, University policy prohibits the possession, use, sale or manufacture of cannabis in any amount on or in the vicinity of University property or while in the conduct of University business or University-sponsored activities away from the campus. More information can be found on the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) website.You are obligated to seek help when someone needs medical attention due to drug use, according to University policy and in accordance with New Jersey’s Overdose Prevention Act (N.J.S.A. 24:6J-1 et seq.), also referred to as the Good Samaritan Law. These laws and policies offer some leniency with respect to violations which may come to light as a result of such calls, depending on the circumstances involved. On- and Off-Campus ResourcesOn-CampusBASICS Recovery@ Recovery@ is a resource for students who are either trying to stop using alcohol, cannabis or other drugs or maintain abstinence. Recovery@ offers a confidential, welcoming community of students where you can receive support from peers with similar goals. To learn more, please email [email protected]. Emails sent to recovery@ should expect a response within a week. If you have more serious or immediate mental health- or substance-related concerns for yourself or another person, please contact CPS to speak with a Counselor at any time, by calling 609-258-3141. CPS' AOD Treatment Team Off-CampusCorner House Marijuana Anonymous (includes virtual options)Nar-Anon1Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334 (the 2018 Farm Bill)
