Anyone taking a drug or other medication, whether or not prescribed by the employee's or student's physician for a medical condition, which is known or advertised as possibly affecting or impairing judgment, coordination, or other senses, or which may adversely affect ability to perform work in a safe and productive manner shall notify his or her supervisor or instructor prior to starting work or entering the college facilities. The supervisor or instructor will decide if the employee or student should remain at work or on the college premises or worksite and what work restrictions, if any, are deemed necessary. Any employee or student violating the policy will be subject to dismissal, and any contractor or visitor found in violation will be refused entry onto the college premises. The average age for the first experimentation with alcohol and other gateway drugs is 12 years old. It takes less alcohol to produce intoxication in youths than in adults.
Adolescents can become addicted to alcohol faster than adults.
Modern research indicates increasing evidence that heredity is a major contributing factor in the disease of alcoholism. Most alcoholics are well accepted members of the community. Chronic alcohol consumption causes damage to many body organs - brain, liver, heart, stomach, intestines, mouth, etc. The earlier in the progression of alcoholism that an individual is treated, the greater the chances of recovery. Alcohol dependent persons can recover.