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POLICIES, REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES
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REGULATION ON ALCOHOL ABUSE
The illegal use or abuse of alcohol by students, visitors or employees is prohibited on Carl Sandburg College property or activities. Behavior that is disruptive or dangerous as a result of the consumption of alcohol will not be tolerated and such behavior should be reported to the vice president of student services.
If a student feels that they have a problem with alcohol, the College will assist in a program that helps with this type of problem. Students with such a problem should notify the vice president of student services or a counselor.
Pending or subsequent to any legal penalties that could be imposed, the vice president may require participation in a recognized alcohol rehabilitation 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 to employees 3. Suspension
4. Expulsion from school
Visitors using alcohol or who are intoxicated from alcohol will be prohibited from using College facilities. If the student finds the disciplinary action unjustified, he/ she may elect to file a complaint according to existing complaint procedures in the College catalog or College policy manual.
Academic Risks
• Poor academic performance
• 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
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Painful withdrawal symptoms (tremors,
panic attacks, chills, sweating, muscle
cramps, etc.).
Personal/Social Risks
• Financial difficulties
• Domestic violence
• Deterioration of close relationships • Motor vehicle accident injuries
• Inability to secure employment
due to failed drug tests
• Reduced job performance or loss
of employment