Substance
Abuse
Prevention Program
The purpose of this program is to formulate and implement standards, policies and procedures that will promote and maintain a
healthy environment for all students and employees at the College. The program is further designed to protect the College property
and operations, and to protect the safety of the general public. Its intent is to provide guidelines consistent with Federal Regulations
34CFR part 84, subpart F and part 86, subpart B, and it is set forth for students and employees alike.
Inasmuch as the abuse of legal or Illegal drugs and alcohol is inconsistent with the College’s mission on all levels, the prevention of
substance abuse is of utmost importance to the College. The College’s academic, citizenship, and social goals for our students depend
upon an environment that is as free as possible from the influence of substance abuse, and this program is intended to be an integral
part of the College’s educational and co-curricular activities.
Goals
It is the intent of the College to establish and maintain a learning
environment and workplace that is free from the effects of substance
abuse. This environment will be maintained to ensure our continued
reputation and quality of service to the community and the system
of higher education. It is also our goal to preserve the physical and
psychological health of our students, faculty, and staff. To this end, the
College believes that the elimination of substance abuse will improve
the well-being of our students and staff as it relates to absenteeism,
tardiness, and accidental injury.
Health Risks of
Substance Abuse
The College is keenly aware of the health risks, both physical and
psychological, of substance abuse. We are committed to increasing
employee and student awareness of the dangers of substance abuse.
For example, marijuana can impair thinking, reading, comprehension
and verbal skills; hallucinogens result in loss of control of normal
thought processes; phencyclidine can produce violent and bizarre
behavior; stimulants (amphetamines) may produce mood swings,
panic and cardiac disturbances; cocaine is toxic, and overdoses result
in death; narcotics cause dependency and severe symptoms upon
withdrawal; inhalants have a high risk of sudden death; and alcohol
can dull sensation and impair coordination, memory, and judgment.
Students or employees who are experiencing problems with substance
abuse should seek assistance through an appropriate agency. The
Student Services department can assist you with a listing of these
agencies.
Students and employees who go through rehabilitation and who seek
readmission or reemployment will be given equal consideration based
upon their qualifications for enrollment or employment. To the extent
that they may be applicable depending on the circumstances, students
and employees will be afforded the benefits and protections of the
Americans With Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.
Students Convicted of
Possession or Sale of Drugs
A federal or state drug conviction for an offense that occurred during
a period of enrollment for which a student was receiving Title IV aid
can disqualify the student for FSA funds. The chart below illustrates
the period of ineligibility for federal financial aid funds, depending
on whether the conviction was for sale or possession and whether the
student had previous offenses. (A conviction for sale of drugs includes
convictions for conspiring to sell drugs.)
If the student was convicted of both possessing and selling illegal
drugs, and the periods of ineligibility are different, the student will be
ineligible for the longer period. A student regains eligibility the day
after the period of ineligibility ends or when he successfully completes
a qualified drug rehabilitation program. Further drug convictions will
make him ineligible again.
Possession of
illegal drugs
Sale of
illegal drugs
1st offense
1 year from date of
conviction
2 years from date of
conviction
2nd offense
2 years from date of
conviction
Indefinite period
3+ offense
Indefinite period
Policy Statement
The following rules will apply to all students and employees of the College.
1. The College requires all students and staff to report to classes or work
areas and remain in condition to perform their duties free from any
chemical abuse effects. They shall not be under the influence of any
alcohol or any drug, legal or illegal, which will adversely affect their
ability to perform their duties in any way. A student or employee
with a medical condition which requires accommodation, including
accommodation due to the effects of prescription drug treatment,
should request accommodation pursuant to the College’s ADA
Accommodation Policy. The possession, transfer, sale or use of illegal
drugs while on College property or during work hours, including meal
periods and breaks, is absolutely prohibited. Violation of these rules by
a student or an employee will be reason for disciplinary action up to
and including mandatory substance abuse counseling, suspension or
dismissal for students and termination of employment for employees.
Depending on the circumstances, it could also result in referral to law
enforcement agencies.
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2. The College reserves the right to carry out reasonable searches of
individuals, their personal effects, their desks, and vehicles when
entering college premises, while on the premises and when leaving
the premises. The only objective of all searches is to deter the use,
possession, transportation, or sale of illegal drugs and alcoholic
beverages in order to provide a safe work and school environment.
Such searches may be initiated without prior announcement and
conducted at such times and locations as deemed appropriate.
3. A student or employee’s consent to such searches is required as a
condition of becoming and remaining enrolled in the institution
or an employee of the company. An incumbent student or
employee’s refusal to consent to any such search will result in
disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or termination,
even for a first refusal.
4. Searches may be conducted using upper administrative personnel
or law enforcement officers. Following any incident involving
a search of a student or an employee, involved personnel are to
contact the personnel office in order to prepare a written report of
the incident.
5. The possession, use, or sale of illegal drugs off College premises
which impairs the individual’s performance or presents a danger
to the well-being and welfare of other students or employees,
or which compromises the reputation of the College within the
community, is absolutely prohibited. Should s a violation of this
policy result in a criminal drug conviction related to any conduct
which occurred in the college/workplace, the affected student or
employee must notify the campus director or department head in
writing within five calendar days of such conviction.
6. It is the responsibility of the student or the employee to notify
administration when he/she is under the influence of a legally
prescribed drug. A student or an employee may continue to attend
class or come to work, as long as he/she does not pose a threat to
his/her own safety or the safety of others, and his/her performance
is not adversely affected. However, a student or employee under
the influence of a legally prescribed drug may be required to take a
leave of absence or comply with appropriate action as determined
by administration.
7. The abuse of legal or prescription drugs that adversely affects an
individual’s ability to perform his/her duties in any way will result
in the immediate removal of such individual, whether student
or employee, from College premises, and that individual will be
subject to discipline up to and including dismissal or termination of
employment.
8. Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages while on College
premises may be authorized by administration for certain employee
or student events. It is the policy of the College that employees
and students participating in such events and consuming alcoholic
beverages will be expected to demonstrate consideration and sole
responsibility for the safety and well-being of themselves and others
at all times before, during, and after such events.
The College will implement the Substance Abuse Prevention
Program in the following ways:
1.All employees will be provided a copy of the Substance Abuse
Prevention Program when hired, and acknowledge their
understanding of the program when hired. The goals and
provisions of the program will be covered during the employment
interview.
2.All students will be provided a copy of the Substance Abuse
Prevention Program when they enroll.
3.New student orientation will include an interactive discussion of
the Substance Abuse Program with an opportunity for students to
ask questions.
4.All employees and student will be provided with an updated copy
of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program annually.
State and Federal Legal Sanctions
The following sections provide a summary of state and federal
sanctions for the unlawful use of controlled substances and alcohol.
Portions of the summary were provided by the federal government,
and while the summary is a good faith effort to provide
information, the following summary does not constitute legal advice
and National College does not guarantee its accuracy.
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State of Indiana – http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2014/ic/titles/1/
Offense
IC
Minimum Charge
Fine
Imprisonment
False statement of age
7.1-5-7-1
Class C misdemeanor
Max: $500
Max: 60 days
Possible suspension of
driving privileges for up to
1 year.
False ID used to purchase alcohol FOR
person under age 21
7.1-5-7-2
Class C misdemeanor
Max: $500
Max: 60 days
False ID used to purchase alcohol BY
person under age 21
7.1-5-7-3
Class C infraction
Max: $500
n/a
Sale of alcohol to minor
7.1-5-7-8
Class B misdemeanor
Max: $1000
Max: 180 days
Aiding unlawful possession of alcohol by
a minor
7.1-5-7-15
Class C infraction
Max: $500
n/a
Driving while intoxicated
9-30-5
Minimum: Class C
misdemeanor
Max: Class C Felony
Min: ≤$500
Max: $10,000
Min: ≤ 60 days
Max: 8 years
Max: $500
n/a
Penalty increases
depending on type, alcohol
concentration, or if a person
is endangered.
Driving while intoxicated, under age 21
9-30-5
Class C infraction
Driving privileges
suspended for up to 1 year.
Open container in motor vehicle
9-30-15
Class C infraction
Max: $500
n/a
Consumption of alcohol while driving
9-30-15
Class B infraction
Max: $1000
n/a
Dealing: Controlled substances
manufacture, possession with intent
to sell
35-48-4
Class D felony
Max: $10,000
After 7/1/2014
Class A misdemeanor
Min: 6 months
Max: 3 years
Max: $5000
Max: 1 year
Max: $5000
Max: 1 year
Class D felony
Max: $10,000
After 7/1/2014
Class A misdemeanor
Min: 6 months
Max: 3 years
Max: $5000
Max: 1 year
Penalty increases depending
on drug type & quantity,
repeated offenses, and if the
crime was committed in the
vicinity of a school or minor.
Dealing: marijuana, hash oil, hashish,
salvia manufacture, possession with
intent to sell
35-48-4
Possession of a controlled substance
35-48-4
Class A misdemeanor
Penalty increases depending
on drug type & quantity,
repeated offenses, and if the
crime was committed in the
vicinity of a school or minor.
Penalty increases depending
on drug type & quantity,
repeated offenses, and if the
crime was committed in the
vicinity of a school or minor.
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Possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, salvia
35-48-4
Class A misdemeanor
Max: $5000
Min: 1 year
After 7/1/2014
Class B misdemeanor
Max: $1000
Max: 180 days
Penalty increases depending
on drug type & quantity,
repeated offenses, and if the
crime was committed in the
vicinity of a school or minor.
State of Kentucky – http://www.lrc.ky.gov/statutes/index.aspx
Offense
KRS
Charge
Fine
Imprisonment
Underage purchase, possession, consumption of alcohol
(under age 21)
244.085
Status Offense
n/a
n/a
False ID used to purchase alcohol FOR
person under age 21
244.085
Class B Misdemeanor
$250
< 90 days
False ID used to purchase alcohol BY
person under age 21
244.085
Status Offense
n/a
n/a
Furnishing/selling alcohol to person
under age 21
244.085
Class B Misdemeanor
$250
< 90 days
Public intoxication (excludes alcohol
unless in combination with controlled
substance)
525.100
Class B Misdemeanor
$250
< 90 days
Driving under the influence of alcohol, a
controlled substance, or other substance
that impairs driving ability
189.010
Min: First Offense
Min: $200
Max: $10,000
Min: 48 hours
Max: 5 years
Min: $1000
Max: $10,000
Min: 1 year
Max: 5 years
Min: $1000
Max: $10,000
Min: 5 years
Max: 10 years
Min: $1000
Max: $10,000
Min: 1 year
Max: 5 years
Driving privileges
suspended for 30 days – 6
months.
Max: 4th offense
Driving privileges
suspended for 5 years.
Penalty increases with
repeat offenses, aggravating
circumstances, and/or
passenger under age 12.
Selling/distributing controlled substances 218A.140
218A.1404
218A.1412
Class D Felony
Selling/distributing controlled substances 218A.1401
to a minor (under age 18)
Class C Felony
Possessing/using controlled substances
Class D Felony
218A.140
218A.1415
Penalty increases with
drug quantity, repeat
offenses, and/or if a child is
endangered
Penalty increases with
repeat offenses
Penalty increases with
drug quantity, repeat
offenses, and/or if a child is
endangered
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Selling/distributing marijuana
218A.1421
Class A Misdemeanor
≤$500
≤12 months
Min: $1000
Max: $10,000
Min: 10 years
Max: 20 years
Min: $1000
Max: $10,000
Min: 1 year
Max: 5 years
Penalty increases with
drug quantity, repeat
offenses, and/or if a child is
endangered
Manufacturing methamphetamines
Possession/unlawful distribution of
methamphetamines
218A.1432
218A.1441
Class B Felony
218A.1437
218A.1438
Class D Felony
Penalty increases with
repeat offenses or if a
child is endangered
Penalty increases with
repeat offenses
Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal
Possession of a Controlled Substance
21 U.S.C. 844 (a)
First conviction: Up to one (1) year imprisonment and fine of at least
$1,000 but not more than $100,000, or both.
After one (1) prior drug conviction: At least fifteen (15) days in
prison, not to exceed two (2) years, and fine of at least $2,500 but not
more than $250,000, or both.
After two (2) or more prior drug convictions: At least ninety (90)
days in prison, not to exceed three (3) years, and fine of at least
$5,000 but not more than $250,000, or both.
Special sentencing provisions for possession of crack cocaine:
Mandatory sentence of at least five (5) years in prison, not to exceed
twenty (20) years, and fine of up to $250,000, or both, if:
a. first conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds five (5) grams.
b. second crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds
three (3) grams.
c. third or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack
possessed exceeds one (1) gram.
21 U.S.C. 853 (a) (2) and 881 (a) (7)
Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate
possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable
by more than one (1) year imprisonment. (See special sentencing
provision re: crack.)
18 U.S.C. 922 (g)
Ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm.
Miscellaneous
Powers of revocation of certain licenses and benefits (e.g. pilot
licenses, public-housing tenancy) are vested within the authorities of
individual federal agencies.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Prevention Programs
General Resources
• National Institute on Drug Abuse: www.drugabuse.gov
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA):
www.JustThinkTwice.com
• Drug Strategies: www.drugstrategies.org
• Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org
• Narcotics Anonymous: www.na.org
Local Resources: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Drug Rehab of Indianapolis, 201 North Illinois St, 16th
Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46250, (317) 849-3270,
www.drugrehabindianapolisin.com
• Fairbanks Alcohol-Drug Rehab, 8102 Clearvista Pkwy,
Indianapolis, IN 46250, (317) 849-8222, www.lavernalodge.com
Local Resources: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Otis R. Bowen Center, 2100 Goshen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808,
(260) 471-2500, www.bowencenter.org
21 U.S.C. 881 (a) (4)
Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft, or any other conveyance used to
transport or conceal a controlled substance.
• Park Center, 909 East State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805,
(260) 481-2700, www.parkcenter.org
21 U.S.C. 844a
Civil fine of up to $10,000 (pending adoption of final regulations).
• St. Joseph Behavorial Health, 700 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN
46802, (260) 425-3000, www.stjoehospital.com
21 U.S.C. 853a
Denial of federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts,
and professional and commercial licenses, up to one (1) year for first
offense, up to five (5) years for second and subsequent offenses.
Local Resources: South Bend, Indiana
• AARC (Alcohol & Addictions Resource Center), 818 East Jefferson
Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617, (574) 234-6024, www.aarcinfo.org
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• Addiction Recovery Centers, 2012 Ironwood Cir, South Bend, IN
46635, (574) 807-8690
Health Risks Associated
with Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Life Treatment Centers, 1402 South Michigan St, South Bend, IN
46613, (574) 233-5433, www.lifetreatmentcenters.org
Source:
• Drugs of Abuse DEA Resource Guide (2011 Edition) http://www.justice.
gov/dea/pr/multimedia-library/publications/drug_of_abuse.pdf
Local Resources: Danville, Kentucky
• Isaiah House, 2084 Main St, Willisburg, KY 40078 44308
(859) 375-9200, www.isaiahhouse.org
Local Resources: Florence, Kentucky
• Commonwealth Substance Abuse Specialists, 7000 Houston Rd
#43, Florence, KY 41042 (859) 371-4455
• Catholic Charities – Substance Abuse Program, www.
covingtoncharitries.org/services/substanceabuseservices/
tabid/1332/default.aspx
Local Resources: Lexington, Kentucky
• 2nd Chance, PLLC, 3439 Buckhorn Dr. #160, Akron, OH 44308
(859) 368-8820, www.2ndchanceclinics.com
Local Resources: Louisville, Kentucky
• Jefferson Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center (JADAC), 600 S.
Preston St, Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 583-3951, www.jadac.org
• Healing Place, 1503 South 15th St, Louisville, KY 40202, (502)
568-6680, www.thehealingplace.org
Local Resources: Pikeville, Kentucky
• Westcare, 173 Redale Rd, Akron, OH 44308 (606) 432-9442 ext.
22, www.westcare.com
• Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, 173 Redale Rd, Akron,
OH 44308 (606) 432-3143 or (800) 422-1060, www.mtcomp.org
Local Resources: Richmond, Kentucky
• Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Helpline, 330 Eastern Byp, Ste
1-28, Richmond, KY 40475, (859) 904-2732, richmondky.
alcoholdrugtreatmenthelp.com
• Bluegrass Prevention Center, 411 Gibson Ln, Richmond, KY
40475, (859) 625-0104, www.bluegrass.org
a. Overview: All controlled substances have abuse potential or are
immediate precursors to substances with abuse potential. With the
exception of anabolic steroids, controlled substances are abused to
alter mood, thought, and feeling through their actions on the central
nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Some of these drugs alleviate
pain, anxiety, or depression. Some induce sleep and others energize.
Though some controlled substances are therapeutically useful, the “feel
good” effects of these drugs contribute to their abuse. The extent to
which a substance is reliably capable of producing intensely pleasurable
feelings (euphoria) increases the likelihood of that substance being
abused.
b. Drug Abuse: When drugs are used in a manner or amount
inconsistent with the medical or social patterns of a culture, it is called
drug abuse.
c. Physical Dependence: Physical dependence refers to the changes
that have occurred in the body after repeated use of a drug that
necessitates the continued administration of the drug to prevent a
withdrawal syndrome. This withdrawal syndrome can range from
mildly unpleasant to life-threatening and is dependent on a number of
factors, such as –
i. Drug being used;
ii. Dose and route of administration;
iii. Concurrent use of other drugs;
iv. Frequency and duration of drug use; and
v. Age, sex, health, and genetic makeup of the user.
d. Psychological Dependence: Psychological dependence refers to
the perceived “need” or “craving” for a drug. Individuals who are
psychologically dependent on a particular substance often feel that
they cannot function without continued use of that substance. While
physical dependence disappears within days or weeks after drug use
stops, psychological dependence can last much longer and is one of
the primary reasons for relapse (initiation of drug use after a period of
abstinence).
e. Addiction: Addiction is defined as compulsive drug-seeking behavior
where acquiring and using a drug becomes the most important activity
in the user’s life. This definition implies a loss of control regarding drug
use, and the addict will continue to use a drug despite serious medical
and/or social consequences.
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Federal Classification of Controlled Substances
Source: U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration “Drugs of Abuse 2011 Edition, A DEA Resource Guide.”
Schedule
Classification
Examples
I
• High abuse potential.
• No currently accepted medical use.
• Unsafe.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Heroin
LSD
Marijuana
GHB
Methaqualone
Crack cocaine
Ecstasy
II
• High abuse potential.
• Current accepted medical use with severe
restrictions.
• Severe dependence risk.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Morphine
Phencylidine (PCP)
Cocaine
Methadone
Hydrocodone
Fentanyl
Methamphetamine
III
• Lower abuse potential.
• Current accepted medical use.
• Moderateor low dependence risk.
• Anabolic steroids
• Codeine and hydrocodone products with aspirin or Tylenol®
• Barbiturates
IV
• Relatively low abuse potential.
• Current accepted medical use.
• Limited dependence risk.
• Aprazolam
• Clonazepam
• Diazepam
V
• Low abuse potential.
• Current accepted medical use.
• Limited dependence risk.
• Cough medicines with codeine
Health Impacts of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Source: U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration “Drugs of Abuse 2011 Edition, A DEA Resource Guide.”
Substance
Effect on Mind
Effect on Body
Overdose Effects
Alcohol
Impaired judgment, marked
impairments in higher mental
functions, severely altering a person’s
ability to problem solve, to process
information and to remember
information
Impaired coordination, aggressive
behavior
Respiratory depression and death
Heroin (I)
Surge of euphoria or “rush,” followed
by a twilight state of sleep and
wakefulness
Drowsiness, respiratory depression,
constricted pupils, nausea, a warm
flushing of the skin, dry mouth, and
heavy extremities
Slow and shallow breathing, blue
lips and fingernails, clammy skin,
convulsions, coma, and possible death
Methadone (I)
Abuse of methadone can lead to
psychological dependence
Sweating, itchy skin, or sleepiness
Slow and shallow breathing, blue
fingernails and lips, stomach spasms,
clammy skin, convulsions, weak pulse,
coma, and possible death
Morphine (II)
Euphoria and relief of pain
Relief from physical pain, decrease in
hunger, and inhibition of the cough
reflex
Cold, clammy skin, lowered blood
pressure, sleepiness, slowed breathing,
slow pulse rate, coma, and possible
death
Opium (II)
Opioids (II, III,
IV, V)
Euphoric rush, followed by relaxation
and the relief of physical pain
Opium inhibits muscle movement in
the bowels leading to constipation.
It also can dry out the mouth and
mucous membranes in the nose
Slow breathing, seizures, dizziness,
weakness, loss of consciousness, coma,
and possible death
Withdrawal symptoms: Anxiety,
muscle tremors, nausea, diarrhea,
vomiting, and abdominal cramps
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Substance
Effect on Mind
Effect on Body
Overdose Effects
Oxycodone (II)
Euphoria and feelings of relaxation
Pain relief, sedation, respiratory
depression, constipation, papillary
constriction, and cough suppression.
Extended or chronic use of oxycodone
containing acetaminophen may cause
severe liver damage
Extreme drowsiness, muscle weakness,
confusion, cold and clammy skin,
pinpoint pupils, shallow breathing,
slow heart rate, fainting, coma, and
possible death
Amphetamines (II)
Sense of exhilaration, enhance self
esteem, improve mental and physical
performance, increase activity, reduce
appetite, extend wakefulness for
prolonged period
Increased blood pressure and pulse
rates, insomnia, loss of appetite, and
physical exhaustion.
Agitation, increased body
temperature, hallucinations,
convulsions, and possible death
Sample brand
names: Adderall®
and Dexedrine®)
Chronic abuse produces a psychosis
that resembles schizophrenia and is
characterized by: Paranoia, picking
at the skin, preoccupation with one’s
own thoughts, and auditory and
visual hallucinations
Cocaine (II)
Sense of exhilaration, increased
alertness and excitation, as well as
restlessness, irritability, and anxiety
increased blood pressure and heart
Cardiac arrhythmias, ischemic heart
rate, dilated pupils, insomnia, and loss conditions, sudden cardiac arrest,
of appetite
convulsions, strokes, and death
Methamphetamine
(II)
Those who smoke or inject it report a
brief, intense sensation, or rush. Oral
ingestion or snorting produces a longlasting high instead of a rush, which
reportedly can continue for as long as
half a day. Violent behavior, anxiety,
confusion, insomnia, and psychotic
features including paranoia, aggression,
visual and auditory hallucinations,
mood disturbances, and delusions
– such as the sensation of insects
creeping on or under the skin
Increased wakefulness, increased
physical activity, decreased appetite,
rapid breathing and heart rate,
irregular heartbeat, increased
blood pressure, and hyperthermia
(overheating)
Stroke, heart attack, or multiple organ
problems caused by overheating
Barbiturates (II,
III, IV)
Mild euphoria, lack of inhibition,
relief of anxiety, and sleepiness
Slow down the central nervous system
and cause sleepiness
Shallow respiration, clammy skin,
dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse,
coma, and possible death
Slow down the central nervous system
and, may cause sleepiness
Shallow respiration, clammy skin,
dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse,
coma, and possible death
GammaHydroxybutyric
acid (GHB) (I)
Euphoria, drowsiness, decreased anxiety, Low doses: nausea
confusion, andmemory impairment
High doses: Unconsciousness,
Also produce both visual
seizures, slowed heart rate, greatly
hallucinations and – paradoxically –
slowed breathing, lower body
excited and aggressive behavior
temperature, vomiting, nausea, coma,
and death
Topical irritation to the skin and
eyes, nausea, vomiting, incontinence,
loss of consciousness, seizures, liver
damage, kidney failure, respiratory
depression, and death
Flunitrazepam
Drowsiness (sedation), sleep
(pharmacological hypnosis),
decreased anxiety, and amnesia (no
memory of events while under the
influence of the substance)
Severe sedation, unconsciousness,
slow heart rate, and suppression of
respiration that may be sufficient to
result in death
Large doses: Impairment of memory,
judgment, and coordination;
irritability; and paranoid and suicidal
ideation
Benzodiazepines
Sample prescription
drugs: Valium®,
Xanax®, Halcion®,
Ativan®
Rohypnol®
Amnesia, hostility, irritability, and
vivid or disturbing dreams
Slurred speech, loss of motor
coordination, weakness, headache,
and respiratory depression
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Substance
Effect on Mind
Effect on Body
Overdose Effects
Ecstacy/MDMA (I)
Changes in perception, including
euphoria and increased sensitivity
to touch, energy, sensual and sexual
arousal, need to be touched, and need
for stimulation
Increased motor activity, alertness,
heart rate, and blood pressure
Sharp increase in body temperature
(hyperthermia), resulting in liver,
kidney, and cardiovascular system
failure, and death
Confusion, anxiety, depression,
paranoia, sleep problems, and drug
craving
K2/Spice (I)
Paranoia, panic attacks, and giddiness
Muscle tension, tremors, involuntary
teeth clenching, muscle cramps,
nausea, faintness, chills, sweating, and
blurred vision
Increased heart rate and increase of
blood pressure
No reported deaths by overdose
Appears to be stored in the body for
long periods of time, and therefore the
long-term effects on humans are not
fully known
Ketamine (III)
Hallucinations, distorts perceptions of Involuntarily rapid eye movement,
sight and sound and makes the user
dilated pupils, salivation, tear
feel disconnected and not in control
secretions, and stiffening of the
muscles
Unconsciousness and dangerously
slowed breathing
LSD (I)
Hallucinations, visual changes with
extreme changes in mood, impaired
depth and time perception accompanied
by distorted perception of the shape
and size of objects, movements, colors,
sound, touch and the user’s own body
image
Dilated pupils, higher body
temperature, increased heart rate
and blood pressure, sweating, loss of
appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth,
and tremors
Longer, more intense “trip” episodes,
psychosis, and possible death
Peyote & Mescaline
(I)
Illusions, hallucinations, altered
perception of space and
time, and altered body image
Intense nausea, vomiting, dilation of
the pupils, increased
heart rate, Increased blood pressure,
a rise in body temperature that
causes heavy perspiration, headaches,
muscle weakness, and impaired motor
coordination
Longer, more intense “trip” episodes,
psychosis, and possible death
Psilocybin
Hallucinations and an inability to
discern fantasy from reality. Panic
reactions and psychosis
Nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness,
and lack of
coordination
Longer, more intense “trip” episodes,
psychosis, and possible death
Pleasure, memory, thought,
concentration, sensory and time
perception, and coordinated
movement
Problems with memory and learning,
distorted perception, difficulty in
thinking and problem-solving, and loss
of coordination
No death from overdose of marijuana
has been reported
Mushrooms
Marijuana/
Cannabis (I)
Sedation, blood shot eyes, increased
heart rate, coughing from lung
irritation, increased appetite, and
decreased blood pressure
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Substance
Effect on Mind
Effect on Body
Overdose Effects
Anabolic steroids
Dramatic mood swings, increased
feelings of hostility, impaired
judgment, and increased levels of
aggression
High cholesterol levels, which may
increase the risk of coronary artery
disease, strokes, and heart attacks,
acne, and fluid retention. Damage the
liver endocarditis adverse effects depend
on age, sex, the anabolic steroid used,
amount used, and duration of use
Anabolic steroids are not associated
with overdoses
When users stop taking steroids,
they may experience depression that
may be severe enough to lead one to
commit suicide
Boys: early sexual development, acne,
and stunted growth
Adolescent girls/women: permanent
physical changes, such as deepening of
the voice, increased facial and body hair
growth, menstrual irregularities, male
pattern baldness, and lengthening of the
clitoris
Men: shrinkage of the testicles, reduced
sperm count, enlargement of the male
breast tissue, sterility, and an increased
risk of prostate cancer
In support of this program, the College will conduct a biennial review to determine its effectiveness and to provide information to
inform changes we may wish to make in the future. This review will utilize several data points which shall include, at a minimum,
the number of drug and alcohol violations and fatalities that have occurred on campus or as part of a campus activity, the number
and type of sanctions imposed by the College as a result of these violations an fatalities, and campus safety reports where crimes were
attributed to drug and alcohol policy violations. This evaluation will allow for regular refinement and enhancements to the program
to ensure a healthy environment for all students and employees is maintained.
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