the Vice President may require the student to participate satisfactorily in a
recognized substance abuse program approved by the College. If the student
refuses, disciplinary action may be taken and could include:
1. A verbal warning
2. A written reprimand
3. Suspension
4. Expulsion from school
5. Reporting such person to local, state or federal law enforcement agencies
Visitors using, in possession of or under the influence of a controlled substance
will be prohibited from using College facilities and/or reported to appropriate
law enforcement agencies.
If the student finds the disciplinary action unjustified, he/she may elect to file a
complaint according to the existing complaint procedures of the College catalog
or College policy manual.
Academic Risks
•
Poor academic performance
•
Unwanted pregnancy
•
Impact on future career prospects
•
Memory loss
•
Impaired judgment
•
Poor hand and eye coordination
•
Poor concentration
Mental Health Risks
•
May exacerbate pre-existing
conditions
•
Psychological dependence
•
Increased risk of suicide
May cause
•
Depression
•
Paranoia
•
Anxiety
•
Anger
Physical Risks
•
Physical dependence and/or drug
tolerance
•
Violent behavior and aggressive
acts
•
Headaches
•
Nausea and/or vomiting
•
Muscle weakness
•
Liver, lung, and kidney problems
•
Brain damage
•
Hallucinations, tremors, and
convulsions
•
Hyperactivity or sluggish behavior
•
High blood pressure
•
Seizures
•
Strokes
•
Heart attacks, cardiac arrest and/
or respiratory arrest
•
Sleep Disturbances
•
Unwanted sexual activity (i.e. date
rape)
•
Sexually transmitted diseases,
including HIV/AIDS
•
Painful withdrawal symptoms
(tremors, panic attacks, chills,
sweating, muscle cramps, etc.).
Personal/Social Risks
•
Financial difficulties
•
Domestic violence
•
Deterioration of the family
structure
•
Motor vehicle accident injuries
•
Inability to secure employment
due to failed drug tests
•
Reduced job performance or loss
of employment
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