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Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
Duke University prohibits members of its community, both individuals and groups, frommanufacturing, selling, delivering, possessing, using, or being under the influence of a controlled
substance without legal authorization. A controlled substance includes any drug, substance orimmediate precursor covered under the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act, including but
not limited to opiates, barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana, and hallucinogens.
Duke Policies: Smoking

5/11/16, 8:51 AMThe possession of drug paraphernalia is also prohibited under North Carolina state law anduniversity policy. Drug paraphernalia includes all equipment, products and material of any kind
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of absence, and return to campus may be conditional upon proof of completion of asubstanceabuse
treatment program.
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Smoking
Duke University seeks to preserve a living and working environment supportive of behaviorsPage
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contribute to the physical health and well-being of all community members. Smoking any
substance is not permitted in any university building, including residence halls and apartments.
Examples of prohibited smoking devices include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes,
and vaporizers.

http://policies.duke.edu/students/universitywide/drugs.phpSmoking is neither permitted within 10 feet of residential buildings, academic buildings, anddining facilities nor anywhere on the campus of the Medical Center. Smoking is prohibited in
specifically designated outdoor areas as determined by the manager of those spaces (e.g.,Bryan Center Plaza).
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Alcohol Policy
University-Wide Policy
As a community of scholars and learners, Duke University expects those within its community tobe responsible with the use of alcohol. This policy shall guide the role of alcohol everywhere on
the Duke campus and at all events sponsored by Duke organizations, schools, or administrative
units. Students, staff, and faculty members are encouraged to learn about the social,physiological, and psychological consequences of drinking and alcohol abuse. Excessive andhigh-risk drinking can lead to negative consequences for the Duke community, including assault,illness, injury, litter, noise, property damage, and driving under the influence. All members of theDuke community share responsibility for creating an environment that limits dangerous drinking
behaviors and, therefore, reduces the likelihood of these negative outcomes.
The following shall guide the role of alcohol in the Duke community:
All possession, consumption, and distribution of alcohol at Duke University shall be inaccordance with applicable North Carolina state laws.
Members of the Duke community are responsible for behaving in a manner that is not
disruptive or endangering to themselves or others. Being under the influence of alcohol
shall not be a mitigating factor for an individual’s behavior.
When persons under 21 years of age can reasonably be expected to be present at anevent, proper precautions must be taken to restrict distribution and consumption of alcohol
to persons of legal drinking age. Student organizations shall also adhere to the specificguidelines for events outlined in The Duke Community Standard in Practice: A Guide for
Undergraduates (for organizations that cater primarily to undergraduates) or the Graduateand Professional Student Alcohol Policy (for student organizations that cater primarily tograduate/professional students).
Advertising or other communication that references the availability of alcohol at a function
may neither promote alcohol as the focus of the event nor promote excessive drinking.
Each community (e.g., Undergraduate, Fuqua, Law) may establish additional guidelines
and policies governing the possession, consumption, and distribution of alcohol that reachbeyond these minimal expectations. Violations of policies shall be adjudicated using
existing procedures within each segment of the university.
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