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Section VII:
Policies and Programs Concerning Alcohol and Drugs

The University has adopted a “Zero-Tolerance” policy regarding the unlawful use, sale, possession and/or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol.

The materials that follow are intended to help inform the entire University community of the standards of conduct required with regard to illicit drugs and alcohol and the possible consequences of inappropriate behavior.

7.1
Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Counseling Services

The following national toll-free telephone numbers are provided to assist any member of the University community who may have a drug or alcohol problem:

Al-Anon 1-800-356-9996
American Council on Alcoholism 1-800-527-5344
National Council on Alcoholism 1-800-NCA-Call (622-2255)
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (662-4357)
National Institute on Drug Abuse Helpline 1-800-843-4971

These various agencies can provide guidance and assistance in identifying a counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation program that meets individual needs.

For additional assistance in locating a treatment facility within 30 miles of a Western International University campus, contact your local the Campus Security Authority.

7.2
Health Risks of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Health risks of using alcohol or other drugs include both physical and psychological effects.
The health consequences of drugs depend on the frequency, duration, and the intensity of use.
For all drugs, there is a risk of overdose. Overdose can result in coma, convulsions, psychosis, or death. Combinations of certain drugs, such as alcohol and barbiturates, can be lethal. The purity and strength of doses of illegal drugs are uncertain.
Continued use of substances can lead to tolerance (requiring more and more of a drug to get the same effect), dependence (physical or psychological need), or withdrawal (a painful, difficult and dangerous symptom when stopping the use of drugs).
Long-term chronic use of drugs can lead to malnutrition, organic damage to the body, and psychological problems. The risk of AIDS and other diseases increases if drugs are injected.
The consumption of alcohol or drugs by a pregnant woman may cause abnormalities (such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the third leading cause of birth defects) in babies.

7.3
Physical and Psychological Dependence and Effects of Specific Drugs

Drugs	Physical Dependence	Psychological Dependence	Possible Effects
Opium, Morphine, Heroin, Hydromorphine, Merperdine/Pethidine Codeine Methadone Other Narcotics	High Moderate High High-Low	High Moderate High-Low High-Low	Euphoria, drowsiness, depression, constricted pupils, nausea
Chloral Hydrate/Other Depressants Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Methaqualone, Glutehimide	Moderate High-Mod Low High	Moderate High-Mod Low High	Slurred speech, disorientation, drunken behavior without odor of alcohol
Cocaine/Crack, Amphetamines, Phenmatrazine, Methylphenidate, Other Stimulants	Possible	High	Increased alertness, excitation, Increased pulse rate and blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite
LSD, Mescaline, Peyote, Other Hallucinogens Phencyclidine Phencyclidine Analogues	None Unknown Unknown	Unknown High Unknown	Illusions and hallucinations, poor perception of time and distance
Marijuana, Hashish, Hashish Oil Tetrahydrocannabis	Unknown	Moderate	Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disoriented behaviors.
Anabolic Steroids	Unknown	Unknown	Kidney and liver damage, heart failure
Alcohol	Moderate	High	Reduced coordination and alertness, large doses can cause unconsciousness, hypothermia, respiratory arrest, death.
Inhalants	Unknown	High	Nausea, damage to organs
Nicotine	High	High	Cancer
Caffeine	Unknown	High	Nausea, diarrhea, trembling

7.4
Standards of Conduct

The University community must adhere to a code of conduct that recognizes that the unlawful manufacture, sale, delivery, unauthorized possession, or use of any illicit drug is prohibited on property owned or otherwise controlled by Western International University. If an individual associated with the University is apprehended for violating any drug or alcohol related law when on University property, or participating in a University activity, the University will fully support and cooperate with federal and state law enforcement agencies.

7.5
Sanctions the University Will Impose for Alcohol or Drug Violations

Western International University policy:

Any member of the University community found consuming or selling alcohol or drugs on University property shall be subject to discipline on a case-by-case basis.
Disciplinary action will be based on the seriousness of the situation.
The matter may result in dismissal from the University.
In all cases, the University will abide by local, state and federal sanctions regarding unlawful possession of drugs and the consumption of alcohol.

7.6
Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Trafficking and Possession of a Controlled Substance

These are federal penalties and sanctions. Additional state penalties and sanctions may also apply.

Federal Trafficking Penalties
(As of June 1, 1999)

	Penalty					Penalty
CSA*	1st Offense	2nd Offense	Quantity	Drug	Quantity	1st Offense	2nd Offense
I & II	Not less than 5 years. Not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than life.	Not less than 10 years. Not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years. Not more than life.	10-99 gm pure or 100-999 gm mixture	Metham- phetamine	100 gm or more or 1 kg or more mixture	Not less than 10 years. Not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years. Not more than life.	Not less than 20 years. Not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than life.
			100-999 gm mixture	Heroin	1 kg or more mixture
			500-4.999 gm mixture	Cocaine	5 kg or more mixture
			5-49 gm mixture	Cocaine Base	50 gm or more mixture
	Fine of not more than $2 million individual. $5 million other than individual.	Fine of not more than $4 million individual. $10 million other than individual.	10-99 gm pure or 100-999 gm mixture	PCP	100 gm or more or 1 kg or more mixture	Fine of not more than $4 million individual. $10 million other than individual.	Fine of not more than $8 million individual. $20 million other than individual.
			1-9 gm mixture	LSD	10 gm or more mixture
			40-399 gm mixture	Fentanyl	400 gm or more mixture
			10-99 gm mixture	Fentanyl Analogue	100 gm or more or 1 kg or more mixture

CSA*	Drug	Qty	First Offense	Second Offense
I & II	Others (law does not include marijuana, hashish, or hash oil)	Any	Not more than 20 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years or more than life. Fine $1 million, individual; $5 million, not individual.	Not more than 30 years. If death or serious injury, life. Fine $2 million, individual; $10 million, not individual.
III	All (included in Schedule III are anabolic steroids, codeine, and hydrocodone with aspirin or Tylenol and some barbiturates)	Any	Not more than 5 years. Fine not more than $250,000, individual; $1 million, not individual.	Not more than 10 years. Fine not more than $500,000, individual; $2 million, not individual.
IV	All (included in Schedule IV are Darvonâ, Telwinâ, Equanilâ, Valiumâ, and Xanaxâ).	Any	Not more than 3 years. Fine not more than $250,000, individual; $1 million, not individual.	Not more than 6 years. Fine not more than $500,000, individual; $2 million, not individual.
V	All (over-the-counter cough medicines with codeine are classified in Schedule V)	Any	Not more than 1 year. Fine not more than $100,000, individual; $250,000, not individual.	Not more than 2 years. Fine not more than $200,000, individual; $500,000, not individual.

* The Controlled Substances Act (1970) places all substances regulated under Federal law into one of five schedules based on the substance’s medical use, potential abuse, and safety or dependence liability.

Federal Trafficking Penalties—Marijuana
(includes hashish and hashish oil)
(As of June 1, 1999)

Description	Quantity	First Offense	Second Offense
Marijuana	1.000 kg or more mixture, or 1,000 or more plants	Not less than 10 years, not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life. Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.	Not less than 20 years, not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less life. Fine not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other than individual.
Marijuana	100 kg to 999 kg mixture or 100-999 plants	Not less than 5 years, not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life. Fine not more than $2 million individual, $5 million other than individual.	Not less than 10 years, not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than life. Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.
Marijuana	50-99 kg mixture or 50-99 plants	Not more than 20 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life. Fine $1 million individual, $5 million other than individual.	Not more than 30 years. If death or serious injury, life. Fine $2 million individual, $10 million other than individual.
Marijuana	Less than 50 kg mixture	Not more than 5 years. Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million other than individual.	Not more than 10 years. Fine $500,000 individual, $2 million other than individual.
Hashish	10 kg or more
Hashish Oil	1 kg or more