As a requirement of the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Regulations, the University of Southern Indiana distributes this Annual Notification of the University’s alcohol and drug prevention programs to all students and employees on an annual basis. To ensure that all members of the campus community receive the Annual Notification document it is directly emailed to all students and employees email addresses.
The use of alcohol or drugs carries risks that can cause negative health effects. Learn more about the possible health risks.
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This includes beer, distilled liquor, ethanol, and wine.
Potential for dependence
Short-term risk and effects
Long-term risk and effects
Overdose
This includes hash oil, hashish, grass, marijuana, pot, and weed.
Potential for dependence
Short-term risk and effects
Long-term risk and effects
Overdose
This includes barbiturates, benzodiazepine, date rape drugs, liquid ecstasy, flunitrazepam, GHB, methaqualone, special K, and Xanax.
Potential for dependence
Short-term risk and effects
Long-term risk and effects
Overdose
This includes acid, angel dust, crystal, LSD, MDA, mescaline, mushrooms, PCP, peyote, phencyclidine, and psilocybin.
Potential for dependence
Short-term risk and effects
Long-term risk and effects
Overdose
This includes gases and solvents.
Potential for dependence
Short-term risk and effects
Long-term risk and effects
Overdose
This includes codeine, Demerol, HCL, heroin, meperidine, morphine, opium, Oxycodone, and Vicodin.
Potential for dependence
Short-term risk and effects
Long-term risk and effects
Overdose
This includes amphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, MDMA, methylphenidate, phenmetrazine, and Ritalin.
Potential for dependence
Short-term risk and effects
Long-term risk and effects
Overdose
This includes chewing/smokeless tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, and nicotine.
Potential for dependence
Short-term risk and effects
Long-term risk and effects
Overdose
https://handbook.usi.edu/drug-and-alcohol-policies
https://handbook.usi.edu/tobaccofree-policy
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to providing a drug-free workplace. In response to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the University has established the following policy designed to create a drug-free environment. The University expects the cooperation and commitment of all employees in maintaining a drug-free workplace.
The University does not accept nor condone the inappropriate use of a controlled substance by any individual employed by the University. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in University facilities is prohibited. Any employee who violates the drug- free workplace policy may be subject to discipline, up to an including termination. All individuals employed by the university must abide by the policy. Any employee, who is convicted of a criminal drug statue violation arising out of conduct in the workplace, must notify his department head within five days of the conviction.
Southwestern Behavior Healthcare
Services
Brentwood Springs
Services
Counseling and Psychological Services
Timely Care
SAMHSA's National Helpline
Counseling for Change
Adapt Counseling
New Visions Counseling
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Al-Anon
Nar-Anon
Quit Now Indiana – Indiana Tobacco Quit Line
Smokefree.gov
Vanderburgh County Health Department - Free from Smoking Program
https://handbook.usi.edu/drug-and-alcohol-policies
Depending on the severity of a violation, the degree of involvement of the employee and the individual circumstances of each case, the resulting action could include: