Substance Use Information | University of Minnesota Morris

Substance Use Information | University of Minnesota Morris
Substance Use Information
If you or a fellow student are concerned about alcohol or other drug use, help is available.
This information will provide you general education on substance use.
Please contact
Student Counseling
at
320-589-6060
to access formal assessment services.
Services are designed to help students assess alcohol and other drug use, explore the need to change behaviors and learn ways to reduce negative consequences and harm.
Learn more and access a self-assessment.
Alcohol Use Information
BORG Information
Cannabis Information
Alcohol Use Information
Tips and information on college student alcohol consumption
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
BAC stands for blood alcohol concentration. This is the percent of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream. For example, a BAC of .10% means that someone’s individual blood supply contains one part alcohol for every 1,000 parts blood.
Factors that influence BAC
Amount of alcohol consumed
Rate of drink consumption
Weight and body mass
Enzymes that metabolize alcohol in the stomach
Amount of food in the stomach
The Bi-Phasic Response
Alcohol produces two different effects based on dose.
BAC of .055% or less: people tend to feel a "buzz", euphoria, and stimulant effects.
BAC above a .055%: the depressant effects of alcohol kick in—which may result in slurred speech, impairment, loss of memory, sickness, etc.
The Point of Diminishing Returns (BAC of .055) is the point at which drinking more will NOT make you feel better. It will only make you more impaired.
BORG Information
Diluting alcohol with water and adding electrolytes will NOT prevent the toxic effects of consuming large amounts of alcohol.
BORG recipes often contain a fifth of alcohol, which is the equivalent of 17 shots.
BORG is an acronym for “blackout rage gallon.” BORGs, which have been trending on TikTok, are made in a plastic gallon jug by combining water, alcohol, and flavoring—often including electrolytes and sometimes caffeine.
Alcohol Amount
BORG recipes featured on TikTok often contain a fifth of alcohol, which is the equivalent of approximately 17 standard 1.5-ounce shots of hard liquor.
Diluting a BORG with water and adding electrolytes will NOT prevent the toxic effects of consuming this much alcohol.
Alcohol and Caffeine
Mixing alcohol with caffeine or energy drinks is dangerous, as drinkers may feel more awake and alert and consume more alcohol, which can lead to dangerous levels of impairment and possible alcohol poisoning. Additionally, caffeine may mask the typical signs of intoxication, making it harder to know when you’ve had too much to drink.
BORG Tips
If you are going to make a BORG, please consider the following strategies.
Limit the amount of alcohol you pour into your BORG.
Measure the number of 1.5-ounce standard drinks (40% ABV, 80 proof liquor) you are adding.
Consume at a slower pace and extend drinking over a longer period of time.
Avoid mixing alcohol with caffeine or energy drinks.
Make your own drink, but use a smaller container.
Never leave your BORG unattended. Keep the cap on and avoid sharing with others.
Look out for others. Know the signs of
alcohol poisoning
Don’t add any alcohol.
Cannabis Information
Whether you think you know all the facts on cannabis, or have a lot to learn, you can ALWAYS educate yourself more.
If you use cannabis, at some point, you should take a tolerance break.
Like anything else, your body builds up a tolerance: you need more to get high. A T-Break could help you save money and also keep balance.
This helpful guide from Tom Fontana, LCMHC and LADC, walks you through your T-Break.
T-Break Guide
Side Effects
Abbreviated sleep cycle
Fatigue
Increased anxiety (particularly social anxiety)
Panic attacks
Depression episodes
Suicidal thoughts
Psychotic episodes
Lack of focus
Low motivation
Reduced attention
Impaired problem solving
Slowed motor coordination
THC (delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the ingredient in cannabis that produces the mind-altering effect.
Potency
Today’s cannabis has about five times more THC than a decade ago.
High-potency THC (greater than 10% THC) can cause more acute reactions to the drug and faster addiction.
Some cannabis products have as much as 90% THC.
Addiction Risk
Research shows that it is possible to become addicted to marijuana.
Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is addictive. Research shows that:
1-in-6 people who start using the drug before the age of 18 can become addicted.
1-in-10 adults who use the drug can become addicted.
Over the past few decades, the amount of THC in marijuana has steadily climbed; today's marijuana has three times the concentration of THC compared to 25 years ago. The higher the THC amount, the stronger the effects on the brain—likely contributing to increased rates of marijuana-related emergency room visits. While there is no research yet on how higher potency affects the long-term risks of marijuana use, more THC is likely to lead to higher rates of dependency and addiction.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Learn more about marijuana use from SAMHSA.
Learn more about marijuana use from NIH.
Effects on Memory and Learning
Regular cannabis use can negatively affect the part of the brain involved in learning and memory. Cannabis can reduce one’s ability to concentrate and pay attention. Studies show marijuana users are more likely to skip class, and frequent users are likelier to have lower GPAs than students who do not use it.
Effects on Driving Ability
Marijuana may impair judgment, motor coordination, and reaction time. Studies have found a direct relationship between blood THC concentration and impaired driving ability. Multiple studies have found that the risk of being involved in a car crash significantly increases after cannabis use, and in some cases, the risk doubled or more than doubled.
Effects on Mental Health
Daily cannabis use is correlated with an increased incidence of developing serious mental illness. Cannabis use is correlated with an increased occurrence of social anxiety disorder. In higher doses (especially with edibles), some users experience paranoia, acute psychotic episodes, and panic attacks.
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