Drug Free Workplace Goal. The University System of New Hampshire values its faculty and staff members. The University System of New Hampshire views alcoholism and drug addiction as highly complex diseases that, once they have been recognized, can be arrested by appropriate treatment, and for which the same consideration is given to faculty and staff as is given in cases of other illnesses. The University System's only purpose in involving itself in the complex areas of alcoholism and drug addiction is to assist the faculty or staff member in seeking treatment and returning to a state of effectiveness and productivity.
Every case is handled with the utmost confidentiality.
The use of prescription drugs will be permitted by policy in strict accordance with the prescription of a physician or dentist or advanced registered nurse practitioner. Where the use of alcohol is permitted by policy, safety considerations and concern for the image of the institution require that discretion be exercised in the use of alcoholic beverages either on or away from University System property. Supervisors shall not engage in diagnosis or establishing treatment plans for employees. The decision to undertake treatment through qualified sources is the responsibility of the individual faculty or staff member. The individual's employment status will in no way be affected by the decision to seek treatment.