The University of La Verne is committed to providing a safe, healthy and productive work environment for all its employees. As a condition of employment, all employees of the university are required to follow this policy. Violation of this policy is likely to result in being barred from the workplace even for a first offense.
All drugs are toxic or poisonous when abused.
Health risks of drug abuse include, but are not limited to sleep disorders, confusion, hallucinations, paranoia, deep depression, malnutrition, liver and kidney damage, cardiac irregularities, hepatitis, and neurological damage. E. Alcohol is a depressant. It depresses the central nervous system and can cause serious physical damage. F. Abuse of alcohol or drugs during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects, spontaneous abortion and still births. G. Local, state and federal laws establish severe penalties for unlawful possession or distribution of controlled substances and alcohol.