Students and employees are reminded that illegal possession or use of drugs or alcohol may also subject individuals to criminal prosecution. The University will refer violators of proscribed conduct to appropriate authorities for prosecution. Kansas law provides that any person who violates the criminal statutes on controlled substances by possessing, offering for sale, distributing, or manufacturing opiates and narcotics, such as cocaine and heroin, shall be guilty of a drug severity level 3 felony. Depressants include barbiturates, Valium, and barbital. Hallucinogens include LSD, marijuana, and psilocybin.
State law classifies amphetamines and methamphetamine as stimulants.
Kansas statutes also provide for criminal penalties for conviction of certain alcohol-related offenses. For unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a person is subject to up to one year of imprisonment and fine otherwise authorized by law. Any person who unlawfully distributes a controlled substance to a person under twenty-one years of age may be punished by up to twice the term of imprisonment and fine otherwise set by law. Accidents and injuries are more likely to occur if alcohol and drugs are used on University property or as part of University activities. Drug tolerance and psychological dependence can develop after sustained use of drugs.