Consistent with the principles in The Olivet College Compact it is the responsibility of each student and employee to report infractions of the Olivet College Alcohol Policy to appropriate college officials. The first step towards prevention of alcohol abuse is education. Alcohol awareness programs will be promoted through the curriculum and co-curriculum. Clubs, organizations, and societies as well as athletic teams will be asked to make their members knowledgeable about the alcohol policy, including the sanctions. Frequent drinking to intoxication over an extended period may lead to brain and liver damage, blackouts, personality disorders or alcohol problems.
Most drugs fall into five categories.
These categories are stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, narcotics and cannabis. Health risks and hazards associated with drug use or abuse may vary according to the type of drug, amount and frequency of use, physical size and health of the user. The effects range from physical and psychological dependence to organ damage, cancer, and other illnesses, and death. Alcohol and other drugs are abused for many reasons. They can be viewed as an escape from reality, unhappiness or loneliness.