In compliance with the Drug Free Campus Act, this policy and the Education Programs will be reviewed every two years. In addition, educational programs will be available to increase awareness of the hazards of drug use, abuse and dependency. The Substance Abuse Policy will be discussed with new students and new employees during orientation and will be reinforced periodically throughout the course of the calendar year. A more extensive description on health risks related to abuse of controlled substances listed in Appendix I may be obtained from the Human Resources Department or Office of Student Affairs. Alcohol Use and Abuse.
Alcohol is the most widely used and abused drug in the United States.
Alcohol consumption has both acute and chronic effects on the body and causes a variety of changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate dosage of alcohol is associated with a variety of aggressive acts, including spouse and child abuse and dangerous risk-taking behavior. Moderate to high doses of alcohol may cause marked impairment of higher mental functions such as severely altering a person's ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses may cause respiratory depression and death.