After taking THC 101, the student will be able to:

• Self-assess patterns of use on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Identify reasons for using
• Understand how cannabis has changed over the years
• Recognize negative health effects of use on respiratory system and brain function and development
• Recognize links to schizophrenia, acute psychotic reactions and impact on IQ from persistent use
• Discuss both long- and short-term impacts of cannabis use on user’s life
• Recognize possible legal consequences from cannabis use, even in states where it is legal for certain uses
• Compare use and perception of use to other individuals
• Understand how long cannabis can affect the body
• Categorize the “good things” and “not-so-good” things about their cannabis use to identify with the outcomes
• Understand how cannabis use may increase the likelihood of using other drugs and/or alcohol
• Examine other substance use and how it interacts with cannabis
• Examine how social situations can influence cannabis use
• Understand how cannabis use impacts driving ability
• Discuss amotivational syndrome that can result from extended cannabis use
• Examine financial costs and impact of extended cannabis use
• Discuss how age impacts the likelihood of cannabis addiction
• Evaluate the positive things they can expect to gain from not using cannabis
• Identify goals and aspirations that will be helpful in making a change in their personal cannabis use
• Identify strategies they can use to make a change in their cannabis use
• Review a confidential, in-depth eCHECKUP TO GO summary based on their personal cannabis use