Drug & Alcohol Policy August 2015

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1 Drug & Alcohol Policy August 2015

2 DRUG-FREE SCHOOL AND WORKPLACE STATEMENT In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989, Public Law , Hussian College - School of Art is hereby declared a drug and alcohol free school and workplace. STUDENT AND EMPLOYEES are prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance or alcohol anywhere on property belonging to Hussian College and anywhere within the building, or while participating in schoolrelated activities. Students or employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion or termination of employment. Hussian College does permit the consumption, in moderation, of alcoholic beverages during certain approved functions involving external groups and only by persons of legal drinking age (21 years or above). A nonalcoholic beverage and food must also be served. As a condition of enrollment or employment, students and employees must abide by the terms of the policy or Hussian College will take one or more of the following actions within 30 days with respect to any student or employee who violates this policy by: 1. Reporting the violation to law enforcement officials. 2. Taking appropriate disciplinary action against such student or employee, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment. 3. To recommend such student or employee to participate in a substance abuse rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency. In conformance with the law, Hussian College will make a good faith effort to maintain a drug and alcohol free school and workplace through implementation of the preceding policy and will establish and maintain a drug and alcohol free awareness program. In accordance with Pennsylvania law: o The legal drinking age in Pennsylvania is 21: persons under the age of 21 may not consume, purchase or possess alcohol. o It is unlawful to sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. o o It is unlawful for persons under the age of 21 to misrepresent one s age for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic beverages. It is illegal to possess, consume, and or sell illicit drugs including marijuana, narcotics, hallucinogens, amphetamines and barbiturates.

3 DRUG & ALCOHOL HELP LIST The following is a list of resources you can turn to in order to find help for any type of drug or alcohol related problem or crisis. These numbers can give information on or refer you to treatment services, counseling, support groups, etc. In addition to these, the phone book can provide you with the phone numbers of your local hospitals and their drug and alcohol programs, local church programs, and local community programs. In case of extreme emergency, you can always dial 911. National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline... (800) 662-HELP An information and referral line that directs callers to treatment centers in their local community. Bridge Therapeutic Center at Fox Chase... (215) A rehabilitation center for people aged 14 to 19. Provides a short and long term rehabilitation program as well as out patient services. Suicide & Crisis Intervention (any county)... (800) hour hotline which is strictly confidential. In Philadelphia county call... (215) Narcotics Anonymous... (215) hour hotline, strictly confidential. Provides help and information for anyone who feels they have or may have a problem with any type of drug. Alcoholics Anonymous... (215) Office and Information Center: 444 N. 3rd Street, #3, Philadelphia, PA Provides 24 hour, confidential hotline for anyone who needs any type of assistance for an alcohol-related problem. AA is able to put callers in touch with many support groups or treatment centers in any geographic area. Al-Anon Family Groups... (215) Central Office and Information Center: 4021 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA Provides 24 hour, confidential hotline for anyone who knows a family member or friend who is or may be an alcoholic. Provides support groups or referrals for any geographic area. Youth Alcohol Program... (215) Northeast Treatment Center; 2205 Bridge Street, Philadelphia, PA provides individual and group sessions for anyone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol. American Anorexia/Bulimia Association... (215)

4 APPENDIX A FEDERAL PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 21. U.S.C. 844 (A) 1st conviction: Up to 1 year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000 but not more than $100,00, or both. After 1 prior drug conviction: at least 15 days in prison, not to exceed 2 years and fined at least $5,000 but not more than $250,000, or both. After 2 or more prior drug convictions: at least 90 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years and fined at least $5,000 but not more than $250,000, or both. (a) 1st conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds five grams. (b) 2nd crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 3 grams. ( c) 3rd or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 1 gram. 21. U.S.S. 853 (a) (2) and 881 (a) (7) Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate possessions of a controlled substance. 21. U.S.C. 844a Civil fine of up to $10,000 (pending adoption of final regulation 21. U.S.C. 953a Denial of Federal benefits, such as students loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses, up to 1 year for first offense, up to 5 years for second and subsequent offenses. 18. U.S.C. 922 (g) Ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm. Miscellaneous Revocation of certain Federal licenses and benefits, e.g., pilot licenses, public housing tenancy, etc., are vested within the authorities of individual Federal agencies. Note:... These are only Federal penalties and sanctions. Additional State penalties and sanctions may apply.

5 Appendix A (continued) PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT OF 1972 A quick reference to Prohibited Acts and Penalties DRUG SCHEDULE PROHIBITED ACTS PENALTIES HEROIN I * (M) Possession for use 1 yr/$5,000 METHADONE II (F) Possession for 15yrs/$250,000 manufacture or delivery MARIJUANA I (M) Possession for use 30 days/$500, (30 grams or less) (M) Possession for distribution 30 days/$500, HASHISH I (M) Distribution 30 days/$500, (over 8 grams) (F) Possession for manu./delivery 5yrs/$15,000 MARIJUANA I (M) Possession for use 1 yr/$15,000 (over 30 grams) (F) Possession for manu./delivery 5yrs/$15,000 HASHISH I (M) Possession for use 1 yr/$5,000 (over 8 grams) OTHER HALLUCINOGEN I Possession for use 1 yr/$5,000 (LSD, Mescaline, (F) Possession for manu./delivery 5yrs/$15,000 Psylocybin, Peyota) COCAINE II Possession for use 1 yr/$5,000 METHAMPHETAMINE (F) Possession for manu./delivery 5yrs/$15,000 AMPHETAMINE METHAQUALONE BARBITURATES III Possession for use 1 yr/$5,000 (Seconal, Tuinol) (F) Possession for manu./delivery 5yrs/$15,000 BARBITURATES IV Possession for use 1 yr/$5,000 (Meprobamate, (F) Possession for manu./delivery 5yrs/$15,000 Phenobarbital) SOLVENTS Not (M) Inhaling for the purpose of 1 yr/$2,500 (18 P.S. #4647.2) in causing a condition of excitement, new stupification or dulling of the brain. (M) Use or possession for purpose of inhalation. (M) Selling at retail with reasonable cause * (M) = Misdemeanor to suspect that it will be used for purpose (F) = Felony of inhalation.

6 Distribution of drugs on Schedule I - V to a person under 18 years of age by a person over 21 years old, at least 4 years his or her junior, is subject to double the prison sentence authorized plus a fine. Second Offender for possession (for manufacture or delivery) or manufacture or delivery may be imprisoned and fined twice the amount authorized for a first offender. Illegal drugs include but are not limited to the following nonprescription substances: 1. Narcotics - opium, heroin, morphine and synthetic substitutes. 2. Depressants - choral hydrate, barbiturates and methaqualone 3. Stimulants - cocaine (and derivatives such as crack) and amphetamines 4. Hallucinogens - LSD, mescaline, PCP, peyote, psilocybin and MDMA 5. Cannabis - marijuana and hashish Alcohol includes: 1. Beer, wine, grain alcohol and liquor * See attachment for list of effects and health risks possible from the use of controlled substances. Persons convicted for violations of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, law # , may have legal sanctions imposed against them that include any or all of the following penalties listed in Appendix A. Hussian College - School of Art is dedicated to the advancement and wellbeing of the population we serve. As such, all students and employees are encouraged to abstain from the use of illegal drugs and irresponsible use of alcohol. The school recognizes that drug and alcohol abuse and dependence can cause harmful effects to virtually every aspect of a person s life: i.e., relationships, family, job, school, physical and emotional health. Any student or employee who suspects they may be at risk or who knows someone who is, are invited to seek services, which can help. The school maintains drug and alcohol education information and a list of counseling, treatment and support services, which can be obtained in the Administrator and Financial Aid Offices. Melissa Morgan and Maureen Flanagan are also designated as contact persons who are available to hear concerns regarding drug and alcohol use, offer referrals, advice and information on drug and alcohol use, education and services in the community. Issues discussed with the contact person will be kept confidential.

7 Summary of Relevant Provisions of the Pennsylvania Liquor and Crimes Code The Pennsylvania Liquor Code controls the possession and sale of alcoholic beverages within the commonwealth. According to the Code: 1. It is a summary offense for a person under twenty-one years old to attempt to purchase, consume, possess or knowingly and intentionally transport any liquor or malt or brewed beverages. Penalty for a first offense is suspension of driving privileges for 90 days, a fine up to $300 and imprisonment for up to 90 days; for a second offense, suspension of driving privileges for one year, a fine up to $500, and imprisonment for up to one year; for a subsequent offense, suspension of driving privileges for two years, a fine up to $500, and imprisonment for up to one year. Multiple sentences involving suspension of driving privileges must be served consecutively. 2. It is a crime to intentionally and knowingly to sell or intentionally and knowingly to furnish or to purchase with the intent to sell or furnish, any liquor or malt or brewed beverages to any minor (under twenty-one). Furnish means to supply, give or provide to, or to allow a minor to possess on premises or property owned or controlled by the person charged. Penalty for a first violation is $1,000; $2,500 for each subsequent violation; imprisonment for up to one year. 3. It is a crime for any person under twenty-one years of age to possess an identification card falsely identifying that person as being twenty-one years of age or older, or to obtain or attempt to obtain liquor or malt or brewed beverages by using a false identification card. Penalties are as stated in (1) above. 4. It is a crime to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly to manufacture, make, alter, sell or attempt to sell an identification card falsely representing the identity, birthdate, or age of an other. Minimum fine is $1,000 for first violation; $2,500 for subsequent violations; imprisonment for up to two years for any violation. 5. It is a crime to misrepresent one s age knowingly and falsely to obtain liquor or malt or brewed beverages, penalties are as stated in (1) above. 6. It is a crime to knowingly, willfully, and falsely to represent that another is of legal age to obtain liquor, malt or brewed beverages. Penalty is a minimum fine of $300 and imprisonment for up to one year. 7. It is a crime to hire, request or induce any minor to purchase liquor, malt or brewed beverages. Penalty is a minimum fine of $300 and imprisonment for up to one year. 8. Sales without a license or purchases from an unlicensed source of liquor or malt beverages are prohibited. 9. It is unlawful to possess or transport liquor or alcohol within the Commonwealth unless it has been purchased from a State Store or in accordance with Liquor Control Board regulations.