The YSU Police Department vigorously enforces the laws regarding underage drinking, and the use and sale of controlled substances. The following Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education and Prevention programs are periodically held on YSU's campus. The alcohol and drug specialist in the University Counseling Center serves as the campus resource for drug and alcohol abuse counseling, and for referrals for off-campus counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs.
Laws change frequently and actual penalties are determined by a number of factors.
For specific information about a particular law, please refer to the full text of the code section. 2925.02 provides that no person shall by force, threat or deception administer or induce another to use a controlled substance. 2925.03 prohibits the sale or offer to sell controlled substances. Penalties depend upon the type and amount of drug and location of offense and may include the revocation or suspension of driver's license and forfeiture of property. 2925.04 prohibits the cultivation of marijuana or the manufacture of controlled substances.