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Cannabis Q&A
Differences in state and federal policy regarding cannabis and changing attitudes and perceptions about cannabis use may cause confusion and uncertainty. The Office of Health Promotion supports your well-being, and we are here to answer your questions and provide resources to support your academic success!
Use this page as a reference for UCM’s cannabis restrictions and ways to implement harm reduction strategies for cannabis use.
Cannabis at UCM
Cannabis of any form is not allowed on campus at UCM. This includes parking lots and campus sidewalks. Although cannabis is legal in the state of Missouri, it remains federally illegal in the U.S. UCM receives federal funding, meaning that cannabis is not allowed on campus regardless of state legislature. This applies to both recreational and medical use. Follow the link below to review:
UCM's illegal and controlled drug policy
How does your use compare to other UCM students? Take this confidential assessment on your cannabis use from Missouri Partners in Prevention: Assess Your Cannabis Use.
Cannabis Health Protection Strategies
There are many reasons that individuals may choose to try or use cannabis. Read below
for health protection strategies.
Medical Cannabis
Medical cannabis use is not allowed at UCM. If you are interested in learning more about options for medical cannabis use off-campus, visit the Missouri Department of Health for information about the Missouri process for certifying with a medical provider. If you are using cannabis for medical purposes such as pain or anxiety relief, the strategies listed in the “Recreational Use” section can help protect your health.
Recreational Use
If smoking/vaping/dabbing
There are various ways to reduce your risk of harm when using cannabis. Below is a list of credible sources available to you that we recommend you read through:
Safer Cannabis Use from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Tips & Information to Help You Thrive from Cornell Health
Know Your Limit - Cannabis from Northwestern University
If using edibles
Edible cannabis products come in many forms with varying doses. If you currently use edibles or are considering using them, it is important to understand the differences between products and their effects. Check out the 7 Things You Need to Know about Edible Cannabis.
Alcohol and cannabis
Research indicates that using cannabis while simultaneously using alcohol can increase the risk of negative health effects, such as “greening out.” Greening out may cause nausea, dizziness, and sweating. There is also evidence that using cannabis and then drinking alcohol could lead to excessive alcohol consumption.
Cannabis use and driving
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), cannabis can impair important skills required for safe driving. Cannabis use affects areas of your brain that can cause slow reaction time and decision making, impaired coordination, and distorted perception.
Considering a change?
Assess your cannabis use
Think it may be time for a change? Take this confidential assessment on your cannabis use from Missouri Partners in Prevention: Assess Your Cannabis Use.
Reduce your use
Reducing or stopping your cannabis use can lower your risk of harm and lead to improvements in physical and mental health. Below is a list of sources and tools available to you to help you reduce your cannabis use:
T-Break: Take a Cannabis Tolerance Break from the University of Vermont
Coping Strategies for Quitting Cannabis from Missouri Partners in Prevention
Quitting Tips for Cannabis from Stanford Medicine REACH LabWarrensburg and Lee's Summit Resources
On-campus for UCM students
Administration 102
Warrensburg, MO 64093
660-543-4060
Virtual appointments available
The Counseling Center can help you manage stress and anxiety that may come from quitting cannabis.
600 S. College St.
Warrensburg, MO 64093
660-543-4770
MIC Clinic on Thursday/Friday
The University Health Center can help you quit your cannabis use.
Off-campus resources
