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Drug-Free Schools And Communities Act


Amendments, 1989
Policy Statement

The abuse of alcohol and the use of illegal drugs by members of the university community are incompatible with the goals of an academic institution. In order to ensure alcohol and illegal drugs do not interfere with the goals of the university, substance abuse programs have been developed which apply to the university as both an educational institution and a workplace. The programs are designed to:

  • Establish and enforce clear policies for employees and students that promote an educational environment free from the abuse of alcohol and the use of illegal drugs;
  • Educate all members of the campus community about the health risks associated with the use of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol;
  • Create a campus environment that promotes and reinforces healthy, responsible living and respect for community and campus standards and regulations; and
  • Provide for a reasonable level of care for alcohol abusers and users of illegal drugs through counseling, treatment and referral.

In accordance with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's substance abuse prevention programs and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, UNLV is informing you about the university's policies on drugs and alcohol and about the health risks associated with the illegal use or abuse of drugs and alcohol.

The student policies of UNLV on alcohol and drugs appear in the Student Conduct Code. University regulations clearly prohibit the unauthorized possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs on university property or in university facilities.

Violation of these policies will result in immediate sanctions within the university's student judicial system. Students may receive penalties that include mandatory alcohol and drug education/evaluation and other sanctions including expulsion. In addition to university regulations, students must adhere to local, state or federal laws concerning alcohol and drugs. If students are found in violation of these by civil authorities, they will receive significant penalties including fines and prison terms. State and local laws concerning drugs and alcohol are available from the UNLV Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Building, 895-3668.

UNLV is committed to educating its students in the area of drug and alcohol use. The Student Psychological Services' Substance Abuse Prevention Program and the Student Health Center Health Education Office provide education on substance use and abuse. If students have any questions concerning the health risks associated with the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol, then they should contact Student Psychological Services, 201 Reynolds Student Services Center, 895-3627 or the Student Health Center, 895-3370.

The following is a brief description of several drugs and their health risks.

  1. Alcohol - impaired judgment and coordination; decreased memory and premature aging of the brain, loss of reasoning ability; increase risk of cancer of the mouth, larynx, and esophagus; liver damage.
  2. Marijuana - chronic bronchitis and increased risk of lung cancer; slow and confused thinking; loss of energy; chromosome damage, decreased level of male sex hormone.
  3. Cocaine - stuffy, runny nose with eczema around the nostrils, possible perforation of the nasal septum; delirium, hallucinations, blurred vision, severe chest pain, muscle spasms, convulsions, and even death.
  4. Amphetamines - rapid and irregular heart beat, tremors, loss of coordination, collapse, and even death from heart failure or from burst blood vessels in the brain.
  5. Heroin - slowing of heart rate so much that coma and death can be induced; chronic constipation; depression of male and female sex hormones.

All students are eligible and are encouraged to participate in the Substance Abuse Prevention programs. Assessment and interventions are conducted in a private, confidential manner. Counseling and/or treatment referral is available through Student Psychological Services. Selfhelp groups such as AA are also available on campus.

Title IV Compliance — UNLV Athletic Participation Rates and Financial Support Data are published by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report. The report is accessible in the Reserve Section of the UNLV Dickinson Library or through the Department of Athletics. Counseling is available to all students as well as appropriate treatment referral. Self-help groups such as AA, NA, and ACOA are available here on campus. Please feel free to call should you need further information.

 
 

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