Last Call with Sarah and Marissa

It's important to keep a balance between the social side of college and the academic side - sometimes alcohol and weed can shift that balance. This week, we discuss strategies to limit these risks, and tips on setting boundaries with yourself and others.

From online sports betting to casinos, scratch-offs, and Superbowl squares - we are surrounded by taking risks. It feels great when we win, but what about when we lose? We discuss these complexities with Jessica McCarthy from the Central Region Problem Gambling Resource Center, and where you can find help if gambling is becoming problematic. Helpful Resources: https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline https:/...

The holiday season is often associated with merriment and joy, but that's not the case for everyone. We discuss different stressors of the holiday season, how to cope with holiday stress, and how to keep alcohol consumption in balance.

This episode covers all things hangover: why they happen, how to prevent them, and what to do if you have one. 

As you are celebrating Halloween and Cortaca in the coming weeks, take a few minutes to learn about the Good Samaritan Policy. We explain what is, why it's so important, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning.  We also go over tips on how you can start a conversation with friend who may be misusing substances. 

How is cannabis being sold at smoke shops, gas stations, or online? Why are there more underground shops than legal dispensaries? This week, we cover the legal loopholes of weed and why it’s important to be an informed consumer.

In the final episode of the semester, we address some of the misconceptions about study drugs, and non-medical use of stimulant medications. We also cover a sometimes under the radar stimulant - caffeine - and when it might be time to cut back on coffee consumption.

Why do people get higher from edibles? Do people really throw up after years of cannabis use? Can someone get a DUI, even though there isn't a test for cannabis impairment? This week we answer some of your burning questions about weed.  If there are questions that you'd like answered, let us know! Email lastcallwithsarahandmarissa@gmail.com, and we will get you an answer.

Mailing cannabis across state lines is a federal offense, so why are people are seeing ads to buy weed online? What is THCa? Today, we are covering new cannabis trends, why gas station edibles are risky, and why a dispensary is the way to go if you are over 21.

Gray area drinking is something  worth exploring if you partake in drinking. We discuss the concept of gray area drinking, the difference between misuse and dependency, and how to be more mindful about how much you consume. 

Today, we cover all things spring break - how to reduce risks if you're drinking in the sun, how to be a smart traveler, and how to keep yourself safe. We also go over how you can have fun, if your passport is to your hometown.

This week, we address vodka filtration through coffee filters, BORGS, hangover remedies, dab rigs, and why these are not good ideas when it comes to reducing the risk from substance use. 

We discuss the fear of missing out, setting boundaries, and how to balance FOMO with substance use.

A 9 minute discussion about different ways you can reduce some risks if you use cannabis. Topics include the pros and cons of edibles, how using weed to help with anxiety can be a slippery slope, and the difference between vaping flower and concentrates

A discussion of emerging trends in psychedelic use, the potential clinical advances, and the importance of following the data.

Edibles can be unpredictable, and the dosing inconsistent. We discuss why this occurs, how to reduce the chance of a negative outcome, and what to do if you are having a bad experience. 

There is a policy that exists for SUNY Cortland students to help save lives - the Good Samaritan Policy. We explain what is, why it's so important, and why you don't have to wait for a crisis or medical emergency to talk to a friend about their substance use. We also go over tips on how you can start a conversation with friend who may be misusing substances. (Episode is 13 minutes)

Discussion of what a tolerance break is, how to take one, why they can be challenging, and strategies to successfully complete a t-break.

Why is cannabis legal, but there are so few dispensaries? Are they going to cap THC content? How far apart do dispensaries have to be? Join us for a 15 minute update on cannabis current events.

Do edibles work the same way as smokeable weed? Is there any THC in CBD? Does smoking resin get you super high? We cover all things fact and myth in this cannabis-related episode.

In this episode, we discuss the science behind melatonin, the overlap between alcohol, cannabis and sleep, and how proper sleep hygiene can go a long way. 

Are you in a place where you want to cut down or cut back on alcohol or weed use? In this episode, we go over some of the signs of potentially problematic alcohol and cannabis use, and how to keep everything in balance.

Many people don't know of the Social Host Law, until they are found in violation of it. This episode covers some lesser known alcohol and drug laws and campus policies. We also discuss the importance of the Good Samaritan Policy, and why we have this life-saving policy on our campus.  

THC, CBD, indica, sativa, delta-8... cannabis can be a bit complicated. We dive into the basics of weed, and hash out the changing landscape of cannabis.

In the first half of a two-part episode, we discuss what harm reduction looks like with substance use, and  the different ways that you can reduce harms from alcohol consumption.