DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION PROGRAM
NOTICE TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES
PHASE
ONE
WARNING
OF THE DANGERS OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE:
Drug and alcohol
use impairs memory, alertness and achievement. It erodes the capacity to
perform, think and act responsibly. It may be grounds for termination of your
enrollment with the institution or other legal action. SCHEDULE A specifically
details the Uses and Effects as it relates to alcohol.
PHASE TWO
THIS INSTITUTION HAS A POLICY OF MAINTAINING A DRUG
AND ALCOHOL FREE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
All students and
employees are hereby notified that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession or use of illicit drugs and alcohol is prohibited in the
institution's learning environment. Any student or employee must notify the
institution of any criminal drug and alcohol statute conviction for a violation
occurring in the learning environment no later than five days after such conviction.
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the institution's
"workplace" consists of the following locations:
PHASE THREE
LISTING
OF THE AVAILABLE LOCAL DRUG COUNSELING, REHABILITATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
Please refer to SCHEDULE B.
PHASE FOUR
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS INSTITUTION'S
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE STATEMENT
Non-compliance
will result in the following action being taken by this institution:
a. The student or employee would be required
to actively participate in a drug or alcohol abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program approved by federal, state or local health, law enforcement or other
appropriate agency. Attached SCHEDULE C contains a description of the
applicable legal sanctions under local, State, and Federal law for unlawful
possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
b. Community
service with one of the above stated agencies.
c. Termination of enrollment.
SCHEDULE A
ALCOHOL
USES AND EFFECTS
Alcohol
consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses
significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car
safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an
accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increase the incidence of a
variety of aggressive acts, including spouse and child abuse. Moderate to high
doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely
altering a person's ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses
cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of
the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the
effects just described.
Repeated use of
alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to
produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations,
and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Long-term
consumption of large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with
poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the
brain and the liver.
Mothers who
drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol
syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental
retardation. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents
are at greater risk than other youngsters of becoming alcoholics.
SCHEDULE B
DRUG
COUNSELING, REHABILITATION, AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
1.
2. Drug Free Living, Inc.,
3. Alcoholics Anonymous, Inc.,
4. Odyssey House, Inc.,
5. Pills Anonymous, Inc.,
6. National Association for Drug Abuse,
SCHEDULE C
FEDERAL
PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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U.S.C. 844(a)
1st
conviction: Up to I year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000 but not more
than $100,000, or both.
After
1 prior drug conviction: At least 15 days in prison, not to exceed 2 years and
fined at least $2,500 but not more than $250,000, or both.
After 2 or more
prior drug convictions: At least 90 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years and
fined at least $5,000 but not more than $250,000, or both.
Special sentencing provisions for
possession of crack cocaine: Mandatory at least 5 years in prison, not to
exceed 20 years and fined up to $250,000, or both, if:
(a) 1
st conviction and the amount of crack possessed
exceed 5 grams.
(b) 2nd crack conviction and the amount of
crack possessed exceeds 3 grams.
(c) 3rd or subsequent crack conviction and the
amount of crack possessed exceeds 1 gram,
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U. S. C. 853 (A)(2) AND 881 (A) (7)
Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or facilitate
possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable by more than
I year imprisonment.
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U. S. C. 861 (A) (4)
Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to
transport or conceal a controlled substance.
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U. S. C. 844a
Civil fine up to $10,000 (pending adoption of final
regulations).
21
U. S. C. 853a
Denial of Federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and
professional and commercial licenses, up to 1 year for the first offense, up to
5 years for second and subsequent offenses.
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Ineligible to receive or purchase a fire arm.
Miscellaneous
Revocation of certain Federal licenses and benefits, e.g. pilots
licenses, public housing tenancy, etc., are vested within the authorities of
individual Federal agencies.
NOTE: These are only Federal penalties
and sanctions.
LOCAL PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS FOR
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL:
In
addition to the aforementioned federal and the following state sanctions, local
ordinances generally provide for legal sanctions for unlawful possession or
distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
STATE OF FLORIDA PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS
FOR ILLEGAL POSSESION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
BLOOD
ALCOHOL LEVEL OF.05
1 ST OFFENSE: Imprisonment for not more than I year and/or $350-$500 fine;
suspension of license at least 6 months.
2ND OFFENSE: Within 10 years, fine of not less than $500; 1 year license
revocation.