Penalties range from not less than one year to up to fifteen years, depending upon amount in possession and other related charges, e.g. trafficking. Drug Offenders Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841-858 describes the acts and criminal penalties and civil and criminal forfeiture provisions established by Congress, covering 28 pages of text. The Attorney General of the United States is authorized to add items to the several schedules. Associated Health Risks Excessive use of alcohol and drugs can contribute to serious health problems. The heart, brain and liver and digestive system are among the primary targets.
Abuse can also result in mental disorders, blood disorders, and cancer.
Birth defects and complications during pregnancy are also known problems. The Valdosta State University Counseling Center staff is available to students seven days weekly, twenty-four hours daily. Students are encouraged to utilize the services of these trained professionals in determining the proper course of rehabilitative action. Employees of the institution having similar problems are likewise encouraged to seek professional assistance. The Counseling Center staff will afford evaluation and therapy for a short-term basis, limited to five sessions.