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Show ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS - UNIVERSITY POLICY University code prohibits possession, consumption or distribution of hallucinatory, narcotic or other illegal drugs and possession, consumption or distribution of alcoholic beverages on campus, including athletic events. Off campus University functions are subject to state and local laws, however, any student convicted of a crime committed on or off campus is in violation and may be subect to discipline. It is the duty of staff and students to report violations of campus regulations. Violations of the alcohol, tobacco and other drugs code will be handled through the Office of the Vice President of Student Services. The sanctions taken may include but are not limited to the following: Referral for assessment to the Substance Abuse Program administrator, appearance before a University Standards Committee, probation, suspension or expulsion. The purposes (or disciplinary action are to maintain the Universitys integrity, protect the rights of individuals and help people solve their problems. Alcohol DU & Tobacco - It is illegal to drive or be in physical Laws Penalties control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Utah's Implied Consent law requires submission to blood alcohol content (BAG) test. Refusal will result in revocation of license tor one year. Vbu are in violation if your BAC is .08 or greater the officer judges you to be impaired. Up to 6 months imprisonment andor $1 ,000 fine, rehabilitation assessment and education class, suspension of license for 90 days, $100 to victim restitution fund. Accident, injury or death will increase penalties. Class B misdemeanor. - MIP It is illegal for minors (under 21) to buy. possess (even hold) or drink alcohol. Up to 6 months imprisonment andor $1 ,000 fine. Class B misdemeanor. - Vbu are in violation if you are under amount of alcohol and are driving. - assessment, 21 , have consumed any Lose license for 90 days, required substance abuse & may still face MIP laws. - Open Container It is illegal to drink any alcoholic beverage while operating, or as a passenger in, a vehicle (parked or moving), or have an open container in a vehicle. Selling, furnishing or supplying alcohol to a minor - Vbu are in violation Up to 6 months imprisonment andor $1 ,000 fine. Class B misdemeanor, Up to 1 year imprisonment andor up to $2,500 fine. Class misdemeanor. if you provide alcohol to a minor. Intoxication A - A person is in violation if he is under the influence of intoxication liquor or other substances to the degree that the person may endanger himself or others in a public or private place and unreasonably disturbs others. Imprisonment in jail or detoxification center if necessary for protection of self or others. Class C misdemeanor, have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation. Research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other people of becoming alcohotics. Withdrawal Symptoms: Repeated alcohol use can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent vital organ damage. Effects of Overdose: Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described. WHERETO GO FOR HELP - It is unlawful for any person under the age of Tobacco use or possession 19 to purchase or possess tobacco In any form. Maximum $500 fine. Class C misdemeanor. Prohibits smoking in a public place, public meeting or any government building. (All buildings on USU campus). Maximum $500 fine. Class C misdemeanor, Ctean Air Act Alcohol Health Risks Possible Effects: Psychologically and physically addictive, respiratory depression, depression of immune system, increased risk of accidents, injury due to violence, heart disease, cancer, hypertension, brain damage, impotence at high dosage levels, drunk driving crashes. In addition, alcohol use increases the risk of unwanted sex, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and acquaintancedate rape. Mothers who drink during pregnancy may give birth to infants with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. These infants Personnel Services Military Sciences Bldg. 115, -- Helpline Equal OpportunltyPiivacy Statements 4 Equal opportunity in employment and education is an essential priority for Utah State University, and one to which the university is deeply committed. In accordance with established laws, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran's status is prohibited of employees in all aspects of employment and for students in academic programs and activities. Utah State University is dedicated to providing a healthy equal opportunity climate and an environment free from discrimination and harassment. In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, USU has developed policy guidelines with respect to the rights of eligible students and parents of dependent eligible students to access educational records. For more information contact the Office of the Registrar. Additionally, there is a Legal Policy Reference Manual available at each Continuing Education office for further information of FERRk and other legal topics, such as student disclosures. Course materials can be made available in braille, large print or audio format upon request. DRUGS TYPE OF DRUG - 1: NARCOTICS such as heroin Hallucinogens such as LSD, mescaline and peyote Schedule 2: NARCOTICS such as opium, morphine, methadone and codeine; Depressants, such as methaqualone (qualude) and some barbiturates; Stimulants, such as cocaine and some amphetamines; and phencydlidine (PCP) a hallucinogen Agitation, increase in body temperature, haludnations, concutsions, possMe death. AM Shallow respiration, cold, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, agitation, increase in body temperature, hallucination, concutsions, possible death. All Slow and shallow breathing cold, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, longer, more intense Trip' episodes, psychosis, possible death. All and death. and physically addictive; Up to 5 years andor up to $5,000 fine. From years and $10,000 fine. 3rd Degree Felony 2nd Degree Felony. From 5 years and $10,000 fine. or or 2nd Degree Felony. drugs, any amounl Maximum penalty 5 years $250,000. Up to 6 months andor up to $1,000 fine. Up to 5 years and or up to $5,000 fine. Class B misdemeanor. 3rd Degree Felony withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, tremors, insomnia, convulsions, possible damage to unborn fetus. and physically addictive; Psychologically Chemicall compounds with smaller quantities of certain substances (e.g. opium, codeine) than drugs included in nausea, gastrointestinal symptoms, drows- (tetrahydrocannabinol) UTAH LAWS To possess with intent to seif Amphetamines can cause agitatioin, increase in body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death. Schedules THC UTAH LAWS ToDossess Penalty depends on drug and Up to 5 yars andor up to amount. years to 10 years $5,000 fine. to life. Maximum fine: 3rd Degree Felony $2,000,000 to $4,000,000. If death or serious Injury occurs, 20 years to life. Psychologically and physically addictive; nausea, drownsiness, withdrawal symptoms, abdominal and muscle cramps, anxiety, tremors, Insomnia, convulsions, possible death, possible damage to ubnorn fetus. oil, FEDERAL LAWS lb possess, or possess with Went to set: lb manufacture, selldeliver. Shallow respiration, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, slow and shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin, convulsions, possible death. Schedule 4: Uariguana, hashish EFFECTS OF OVERDOSE Psychologically and physically addictive; withdrawal symptoms, convulsions, respiratory failure, frequent accidents, possible damage to unborn fetus. Cocaine and amphetamines increase blood pressure which can lead to irregular hearbeat Psychologiacally Marijuana Prevention Education or Helpline. All assessment and personal support services are confidential! Penalty depends on drug and 0 amount. years to 10 years to life. fine: Maximum $2,000,000 to $4,000,000. If death or serious 20 injury occurs, years to life. potential liver damage, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, disorientation, shallow breathing, cold and clammy skin, coma, possible death; schedules 3401 Slow and shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin, convulsions, coma. Longer, more Intense Trip' episodes, psychosis, possible death. STUMULANTS (Including some amphetamines): Depressants (including some barbiturates); and some narcotics. Including the benzodiazepines, (e.g. valium, librium and diamane) chloralhydrate, some barbiturates, and others; (e.g. equanil, miltown, pladdyl):some stimulants, and narcotics.. information on other laws pertaining to campus environment, contact The Office of Substance Abuse Psychologically and physically addictive. Depression, withdrawal symptoms, convulsions, unpredictable behavior with hallucinogens, coma, possible damage to unborn fetus. Schedule 3: DEPRESSANTS 'For community resources and HEALTH RISKS AND LAWS HEALTH RISKS 'Controlled Substance Act Schedule 5 . iness, withdrawal symptoms including runy nose, watery eyes, panic, chill, cramps, irritability, possible damage to unborn fetus. Psychologiacally and physically addictve; increased risk of lung cancer, bronchitis and emphysema; contributes to heart disease, fatigue, paranoia, possible psychosis; withdrawal symptoms including insomnia, hyperactivity and decreased appetite; depression of the immune system, decreased sperm count in men and irregular ovulation in women, possible sperm and ovum damage. Fatigue, paranoia, possible psychosis. NOTE: This is not a complete listing of health risks. Any drug use (including alcohol) increases the risk of impaired learning, accidents, violence. Injuries, acquaintance rape, unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. For more infromation. contact your physician, pharmacist, or The Office of Substance Abuse Prevention Education. Penalties Increase one degree if incident occurs within 100 feet of a school, church, stadium, theatre, etc. drugs, any amount. Maximum penalty 3 years ' $250,000. drugs, any amount. Maximum penalty 1 years $100,000. Marijuana under 50 kg., maximum 5 years $250,000. 50-- 1 00kg. maximum 20 years $1,000,000. maximum 0 years $2,000,000. Over 1,000kg., minimum 10 years to life $4,000,000. Hashishoil: Under 100kg., penalties differ from like quantities of marijuana. Up to 6 months and to $1,000 fine. or up Up to 5 years and $5,000 fine. or up to Class B misdemeanor. 3rd Degree Felony Up to 6 months and or up to $1,000 fine. Up tot year and or up to $2,500 fine. Class B misdemeanor. Class A misdemeanor. Under 1 ox. up to 6 months Up to 5 years and or up to $5,000 fine. 3rd Degree Felony and or up to $1 .000 fine. Class B misdemeanor. year andor Up to 5 years and or up to $5,000 fine. up to $2,500 fine. Class A misdemeanor. 16 oz. but 3rd Degree Felony less than 100 lbs. up to 5 fine. or $5,000 years and 3rd Degree Felony. 1 1 5 years and or up to Over 100 lbs. $10,000 fine. 2nd Degree Felony. |