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* ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG SERVICES & CONCERNSAll students and employees should know that Rutgers University prohibits unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on its property or as part of any activities. We have designed this document to meet the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (CFR 34 Part 86) for drug-free schools and campuses. Alcohol and Other Drug Services: Rutgers University offers a wide range of services for students who want to learn more about alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs, who are concerned about their own or someone else's substance use and/or desire treatment or rehabilitation, or who are recovering from chemical substance abuse problems. The Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program for Students (ADAPS) is a counseling and information program for students who are concerned about their drinking, nicotine dependence, or use of other drugs, or also about a friend's use/abuse, or about drug or alcohol misuse in their family. Several services are available through ADAPS: consultation, outreach, individual alcohol/drug counseling, awareness groups, adult children of alcoholics groups, recovery support groups, and on-campus recovery housing (for students who have made a serious commitment to sobriety). SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL, AND THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL FEE. Students with concerns about alcohol or drug misuse, regardless of whether it is their own or someone else's, are encouraged to call and talk with an alcohol/drug counselor. ADAPS also consults with faculty and staff to assist them in referring students. For help, information or to schedule an appointment on-campus call: Rutgers Newark Psychological and Counseling Services: 973-353-1236 Students are encouraged to identify alternative choices of health behavior, understand and describe potential consequences of these choices, and increase control over their decision-making. Students are also urged to learn skills that will promote self-reflection, critical thinking, and analysis. The decision to drink or use other drugs is an individual choice. We support students in making informed-decisions about the use of intoxicating substances. Student Health Advocates and Unity Theatre lead small discussion groups and workshops upon request for student organizations, residence halls, and classes about the effects and social/legal consequences of alcohol/drug use/misuse/abuse. For more information or to schedule a discussion group or interactive performance call: Rutgers Newark Health Promotion: (973)353-1236 Standard of Conduct Rutgers University Students are expected to demonstrate respect and regard for the rights and property of all individuals; to take responsibility for and be conscious of the consequences of their actions; and to act to reduce the risks of damage and harm to themselves and others. We expect all members of the Rutgers community to protect oneanother from harmful behavior, including harmful activity resulting from the use or abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and urge students to take seriously the laws governing the use of alcohol and other drugs. Students are expected to abide by federal, state, and local laws, and are provided no special protection by Rutgers University if they are caught using, possessing, or distributing illegal drugs. Students are expected to be sensitive to the fact that many of their peers cannot or choose not to drink because of personal reasons or legal provisions. University standards of conduct related to drug and alcohol possession are more specifically set forth in the University Code of Student Conduct.
Health Risks • Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows down the activity of the central nervous system (which controls the functions of the brain), impairing coordination, speech, body temperature, pulse, and breathing. • Consumed in small amounts, alcohol reduces inhibitions, and provides the false sense of acting as a stimulant. • Excessive drinking is to consume 4 or more drinks on any drinking occasion. • Continued and excessive drinking over a short period of time will raise the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to and above the . 08 % level, which is considered legally drunk in the state of New Jersey . • Drinking-related risks include (but are not limited to) accidents, violence, vandalism, personal injury, aggressive behavior, blackouts, hangovers, vomiting, and sexual assault. Health risks vary from drug to drug. Below is a list of some commonly used drugs and their effects: • Tobacco products kill more than 430,000 U.S. citizens each year; more than alcohol, cocaine, heroin, homicide, suicide, car accidents, and fire combined. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. Tobacco use can cause heart disease, stroke, heart attack, vascular disease and aneurysm. • Marijuana can distort perception, lead to loss of coordination, increase heart rate, cause anxiety/panic attacks, and impair memory/learning. Long term effects include daily cough, symptoms of chronic bronchitis, difficulty sustaining attention and problems in registering, processing and using information. • Cocaine can cause heart rhythm disturbances, heart attacks, chest pains, respiratory failure, strokes, seizures, headaches, abdominal pain, and nausea. • LSD can cause dilated pupils, increased body temperature/heart rate, sweating, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth, tremors, and long-lasting psychosis. • GHB can cause nausea, vomiting, decreased heart rate, breathlessness, amnesia, coma and death. • Ecstasy (MDMA) can cause confusion, depression, sleep problems, drug craving, severe anxiety, paranoia, muscle tension, involuntary teeth-clenching, nausea, blurred vision, rapid eye movement, fainting spells, chills/sweating, increased heart rate, and death. • Inhalants can cause severe damage to the brain and central nervous system. This can lead to impaired perception and reasoning, memory loss, defective muscular coordination and dementia. • Heroin is considered highly addictive and can cause liver disease, kidney failure, neurochemical changes in the brain and heart valve damage. • Methamphetamine can cause increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat, irreversible damage to blood vessels in brain (producing stroke), respiratory problems, anorexia, cardiovascular collapse, and death. It can also affect your central nervous system by causing irritability, confusion, paranoia, convulsion, hypothermia, insomnia, tremors, aggressiveness, anxiety and convulsions. Federal, State and Local Laws Students, like any other citizens, are personally responsible for knowing the law. We have selected some of the key laws that we feel are most applicable to students. Campus police and other local authorities have arrested students for violating these (as well as other) laws. This listing is culled from federal, state, and municipal ordinances. It is not meant to be exhaustive. Complete listings of the laws, and information about them, are available at the university libraries. Alcohol Related Laws in New Jersey
Illegal Drugs
The New Jersey Comprehensive Drug Reform Act (NJS2C 1987, amended 1988) created new offenses, increased penalties for existing offenses to "ensure the imposition of stern, consistent punishment for all drug offenders," and transferred all drug offenses into the Code of Criminal Justice. Rutgers students are affected by this Act. Simple possession, use, or being under the influence of marijuana can result in a fine of $500-$15,000 and 0-18 months in jail. Cocaine, speed, psilocybin, and LSD carry fines of $1,000-$25,000 and jail terms of 3-5 years for possession, use, or being under the influence. Use or possession with intent to distribute carries heavier penalties. Also, denial of federal benefits such as student loans, grants, and contracts can occur for illicit drug use, possession or distribution; up to 1 year for a first offense and up to 5 years for second/subsequent offenses. LOSS of Financial AIDA new law suspends federal student aid eligibility for students convicted under federal or state law of possession or sale of drugs (not including alcohol or tobacco). If you have been convicted in the past, this does not automatically mean that you are ineligible for federal student aid. This does not include convictions removed from your record nor convictions that occurred before the age of 18. (source: www.fafsa.ed.gov ) Policy on Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in all of the residence halls. Any student in violation of this policy will meet with their area director and sanctions will be determined at that time. For more information on nicotine addiction and educational programs on smoking Call: Rutgers Newark Student Health Center at 973-353-5231 or Health Promotion 973-353-1236 University and College Sanctions Rutgers University prohibits the illegal use and/or distribution of alcohol and drugs. Ordinarily the university seeks expulsion or suspension for illegal substance distribution or possession of a sufficient quantity to indicate the intent to distribute. For illegal use, the University may require mandatory assessment and counseling (with follow-up if indicated), and sanctions, short of suspension, as determined by individual colleges. Your college will provide notice of its rules and regulations. Rutgers is committed to helping people with substance problems and encourages them to seek assistance at ADAPS voluntarily. Seeking help for a substance abuse problem will not result in reporting. Illicit drugs are prohibited on campus at all times . The use of alcohol by those over 21 and in accordance with university policy is permitted. The University's alcohol policies apply to all members of the University community and their guests or visitors using University facilities. These regulations also apply to University-chartered and recognized organizations, student organizations, residence hall organizations, fraternities, sororities, and events held in University facilities where the consumption of alcohol is permitted. Individuals and organizations that fail to abide by the University policy and regulations governing the use of alcohol are subject to disciplinary actions in accordance with established procedures at the college and university levels. Various disciplinary actions for organizations include forfeiture of student fee support and loss of charter. Disciplinary actions for individuals include loss of campus housing and suspension or expulsion from the University. At Rutgers , in addition to the University Policy, the individual college and residence halls have specific rules for alcohol use. These regulations are available from residence hall staff, student centers, Dean of Students' Offices, and the Division of Student Affairs. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please address them to: Marcia Brown, Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Community Outreach 973-353-5541 Gerald Massenberg, Assistant Provost 973-353-5541 Director of Psychological and Counseling Services 973-353-5805 Director of Newark Student Health Services 973-353-5231 *Adapted from materials developed by Adrienne L. Coleman and Rutgers University Health Services in New Brunswick/Piscataway, 2004. |
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