{"id":5863,"date":"2021-04-12T18:56:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T18:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=5863"},"modified":"2022-06-02T19:37:20","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T19:37:20","slug":"when-in-doubt-dont-smoke-it-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/when-in-doubt-dont-smoke-it-out\/","title":{"rendered":"When in Doubt, Don’t Smoke it Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Addy&Maryjane-14″ image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/04\/AddyMaryjane-14.png” sticky_enabled=”0″]The<\/span>\u00a0COVID-19 pand<\/span>emic continues to alter college\u00a0<\/span>student’s<\/span>\u00a0experiences and impa<\/span>ct<\/span>\u00a0the way\u00a0<\/span>they are feeling.\u00a0<\/span>With the\u00a0<\/span>end of th<\/span>e semester<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>in sight and\u00a0<\/span>feelings of\u00a0<\/span>spring fever\u00a0<\/span>mixed with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>pandemic fatigue<\/span>\u2013<\/span>plus<\/span>\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span>dash of<\/span>\u00a0finals week\u00a0<\/span>anxiety looming in the back<\/span>ground\u2013<\/span>it makes sense that students want to unwind a little.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

T<\/span>he<\/span>\u00a0added<\/span>\u00a0stress of both school and the pandemic\u00a0<\/span>may cause some students to<\/span>\u00a0feel an increased desire to turn to<\/span>\u00a0alcohol or other<\/span>\u00a0drug<\/span>s like marijuana to help relieve feelings of stress<\/span>\u00a0and help unwind.\u00a0<\/span>But first, let\u2019s make sure everyone’s on the same page about what marijuana is<\/span>\u00a0with some basic terms.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Common Terms Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%”]<\/p>\n

Common Terms<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Marijuana<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>c<\/span>omes from the leaves of a cannabis plant and contains both\u00a0<\/span>CBD & THC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

T<\/span>he<\/span>\u00a0added<\/span>\u00a0stress of both school and the pandemic\u00a0<\/span>may cause some students to<\/span>\u00a0feel an increased desire to turn to<\/span>\u00a0alcohol or other<\/span>\u00a0drug<\/span>s like marijuana to help relieve feelings of stress<\/span>\u00a0and help unwind.\u00a0<\/span>But first, let\u2019s make sure everyone’s on the same page about what marijuana is<\/span>\u00a0with some basic terms.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”CBD Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]CBD (Cannabidiol)<\/span><\/b>, a<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>non-mind-altering compound found within the cannabis plant. CBD is commonly used to help aid anxiety, insomnia with both falling asleep and staying asleep, and chronic pain<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CBD is regulated in Minnesota\u00a0<\/span>and you can find it in almost any form<\/span>\u2013<\/span>from beauty and health products to dog treats. We do not recommend smoking or vaping CBD as it is harmful to the lungs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”THC Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>a mind-altering compound found within the cannabis plant.<\/span>\u00a0THC is the compound in marijuana that causes people to feel high. THC has positive and negative side effects depending on use, how it\u2019s used, and if it\u2019s being used to help treat any underlying health conditions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

THC is part of the plant that causes controversy as it alters your state of mind;\u00a0<\/span>similar to<\/span>\u00a0alcohol, which impairs\u00a0<\/span>your<\/span>\u00a0driving. It has varying degrees of legality across the united states and in other countries across the world. This is better explained with the types of marijuana use.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Types of Use Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%”]<\/p>\n

Types of\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Marijuana\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Us<\/span><\/b>e<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Medical\u00a0<\/span><\/b>M<\/span><\/b>arijuana<\/span><\/b><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>which\u00a0<\/span>is different<\/span>\u00a0from recreational marijuana<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>is<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>sometimes used to treat people with conditions<\/span><\/a>\u00a0such as\u00a0<\/span>Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>c<\/span>ancer,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>epilepsy, glaucoma,\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>chronic pain.\u00a0<\/span>Studies have shown that\u00a0<\/span>those suffering from these conditions may benefit from\u00a0<\/span>m<\/span>edical marijuana<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Medical marijuana is<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>prescribed<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>and monitored by a medical professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

R<\/span><\/b>ecreational\u00a0<\/span><\/b>M<\/span><\/b>arijuana<\/span><\/b>, which is marijuana for recreational use, is legal in some states across t<\/span>he country, however it is\u00a0<\/span>not\u00a0<\/span>currently\u00a0<\/span>regulated<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>for recreational use\u00a0<\/span>in Minnesota<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WSU has a s<\/span>trict drug policy that prohibits students from using, possessing, distributing or\u00a0<\/span>manufacturing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>illegal\u00a0<\/span>drugs on campu<\/span>s.\u00a0<\/span>For more information\u00a0<\/span>check out\u00a0<\/span>WSU\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0Alcohol & Other Drugs<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>P<\/span>olicy<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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P<\/span><\/b>otential side effects associated with\u00a0<\/span><\/b>marijuana use<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>include<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Short Term: ” admin_label=”Short Term Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Trouble paying attention and\u00a0<\/span>learning<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Memory problems\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Increased heart rate<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Disorientation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Long Term: ” admin_label=”Long Term Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Anxiety\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Paranoia & hallucinations<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Increased risk of developing schizophrenia\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scarring and damage to lung tissues and small blood vessels (if smoked)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Increased risk of stroke and heart disease<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Healthy Ways to Unwind Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%”]Although using substances may cause temporary relief, they are not an effective method for dealing with feelings of stress, anxiety, depression<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0or the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Healthy\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Ways to Alleviate Stress and Unwind<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Get Outdoors ” admin_label=”Get Outdoors Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Visit the\u00a0<\/span>Lake Lodge Recreation Center<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and go for a bike ride, walk, or run around the lake.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out more\u00a0<\/span>indoor and outdoor rec activities<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Get Active ” admin_label=”Get Active Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Sign-Up for the Gym Buddy Program at the front desk of the IWC<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Treat Yourself ” admin_label=”Treat Yourself Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Watch a movie or tv show\u00a0<\/span>episode<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Order your favorite takeout food<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy a new\u00a0<\/span>plant<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Stay Connected ” admin_label=”Stay Connected Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Reach out to a friend or family member<\/span><\/span>\u00a0that you\u00a0<\/span><\/span>haven\u2019t<\/span><\/span>\u00a0heard from in a while<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Calm Your Mind ” admin_label=”Calm Your Mind Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Meditat<\/span>ing<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span>a great\u00a0<\/span>way<\/span>\u00a0to build coping\u00a0<\/span>skill<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>that can be used to help reduce\u00a0<\/span>stress.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>book.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Don\u2019t know what book to read? Check\u00a0<\/span><\/span>out<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>The Best Books of 2020<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Color<\/span>ing can help\u00a0let your inner creativity out.\u00a0<\/span>Grab your colored pencils or markers and download one of these sheets:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.justcolor.net\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Coloring Sheets” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Get Help ” admin_label=”Get Help Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]It’s never too late to ask for help or start developing better coping mechanisms. Consider using these resources to help you stay healthy and happy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Set up an appointment with\u00a0<\/span>WSU Counseling Services<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>Health and Wellness Services<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Both Counseling and Health & Wellness Services follow HIPPA confidentiality rights.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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