Alcohol and Drug Policy

For the official University System policy, students should refer to the System policy published in the University Catalog. Please find below additional resources for prevention and support.  

Prevention and Support Resources

Alcohol and other drug abuse is a significant public health problem and has a detrimental effect on the community in terms of increased medical and workers compensation claims, medical disability costs, decreased productivity, theft, and absenteeism. Additionally, alcohol and other drug abuse pose significant health risks to individuals including addiction, permanent injury, and death.

Our virtual campus does not enable us to provide onsite counseling or treatment. We encourage anyone who needs information related to alcohol or drug abuse to use directory information, online searches, the telephone book, or referrals from friends and/or professionals. At a national level, there are also organizations dedicated to providing information and support:

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - An agency of the US Department of Health & Human Services providing information online regarding alcohol, drugs, and treatment programs. General Address: www.samhsa.gov Specific Address for Treatment Programs: findtreatment.samhsa.gov 1-800-729-6686
• The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information – Part of US Department of Health and Human Services & SAMSHA’s Clearinghouse http://www.samhsa.gov/ 1-(800) 729-6686
• About.com Substance Abuse - Explore the complicated disease of addiction. Information on basic questions concerning drugs and addiction.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse - General Link/Address: www.nida.nih.gov Specific Link/Address on Club Drugs: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/club-drugs 1-310-443-1124