Any abuse of alcohol, or illegal use or possession of alcohol by a student under the age of 21, will be handled forthrightly by the college administration to determine whether the problem is social, medical, or behavioral, and specific steps will be taken to address the problems involved. The purchase or possession of beer, wine, liquor, or mixed beverages by a person less than 21 years old is illegal under North Carolina General Statute Section 18B-101 et. It is also illegal to sell beer, wine, liquor, or mixed beverages to those less than 21 years old or to aid and abet a person less than 21 years old in obtaining alcoholic beverages. It is illegal to use a fraudulent ID or to permit the use of one's ID by a person less than 21 years old to purchase alcoholic beverages. It is illegal to give alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person.
Penalties range in seriousness from a significant fine to imprisonment or both.
A conviction report is sent to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles and may result in the revocation of the offender's driver's license or a period of one year. A longer-lasting paranoia and unpredictable violent behavior have been associated with the use of ice. Apathy, decreased visual perception, impaired psychomotor skills, and memory loss may be associated with the use of marijuana. Alcohol is a sedative affecting the central nervous system. In addition to intestinal disorders and liver disease, the abuse of alcohol may lead to unpredictable behavior and impaired judgement.