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 things feel out of balance.

Helpful Resources:

• https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline
• https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/gambling-help/
• https://www.facebook.com/CentralPGRC

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.