This study aims to examine the perceptions of UWEC students regarding the safety and impacts of cannabis use on their wellbeing, with a focus on identifying demographic differences in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. As national legalization efforts become more common, resulting in changing of societal beliefs and attitudes, cannabis use among college students continues to remain prevalent, despite emerging research indicating potential risks. This study utilizes a survey methodology to gather quantitative data that will allow for UWEC students’ opinions of the safety of cannabis use to be assessed. Through our anonymous quantitative survey, participants will be asked demographic, behaviors around usage, perceptions around safety and impacts of cannabis use, and contextual knowledge of cannabis. Through evaluating these various areas, researchers hope to understand how personal experiences connect to perceptions and biases of cannabis use. This data offers new information to different groups like policymakers, educators, and students. As social workers, our code of ethics emphasizes our significant role in educating, policy advocation, and prevention. This study will provide information on future targeted interventions in hopes to improve knowledge around safe cannabis use.
