Nebo policies and procedures on student use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

Nebo Policies and Procedures on Student Use of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs

Purpose and Philosophy

The use, possession, influence, distribution, and sale of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and/or other similarly
harmful substances or drug paraphernalia jeopardizes the safe environment [conducive to the learning
process] and constitutes a hazard to the welfare of students and faculty, in addition to being illegal under
the laws of the State of Utah.
Prohibited Substances

No student may use, possess, be under the influence of, sell, or distribute any of the following while on
school or District property, in any vehicle dispatched by the District, or at any school or District-sponsored
activity. These prohibitions apply whether or not the actions occur during regular school hours.
 Addictive Prescription Drugs – which means drugs for which a prescription is required and which have a high potential for abuse and may lead to severe of moderate psychological or physical dependence.  Alcohol – as defined by the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.  Illegal Drugs – which means drugs as defined in the Utah Controlled Substances Act.  Imitation and Other Harmful Substances – including, but not limited to, imitation controlled substances as defined in the Utah Imitation Controlled Substances Act.  Any other substance ingested, injected, inhaled, or otherwise consumed with the intent to affect the structure, or any other function of the body; cause a condition of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses; or in any manner change, distort, or disturb the audio, visual, or mental processes.  Non-addictive Prescription Drugs – which means drugs for which a prescription is required but which have a lower potential for abuse and a limited likelihood of leading to psychological or physical dependence.  Other drugs not known to be addictive and which are not physically used recreationally.  Over-the-Counter Drugs – which are drugs that have a currently accepted medical use and for  Paraphernalia – including any equipment, product, or material used or intended for use to store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or to otherwise introduce any of the above Prohibited Substances into the human body.  Tobacco – including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco
Disciplinary Action for Use, Possession, Influence, Sale or Distribution

Students are prohibited from using, possessing, being under the influence of, selling, or distributing any
Prohibited Substances as listed above and will be disciplined for any violation.
 Students are subject to suspension or expulsion for violation of this policy – from 10 school days,  Voluntary enrollment by students in drug testing, follow-up drug screenings, drug assessments, or drug treatment programs may be considered when imposing disciplinary action. Such enrollment is at the expense of the student.  Students are encouraged to disclose the source of the Prohibited Substance for which they were found in violation, and such disclosure may be considered when imposing disciplinary action.  Students are encouraged to refer themselves to a counselor or other school official for help complying with this policy. Self-referrals prior to being found in violation of this policy may be considered when imposing disciplinary action. Office of National Drug Control Policy
2011 National Drug Control Strategy Executive Summary

Drug use and its consequences require significant annual expenditures for criminal justice and
healthcare systems; they erode economic competitiveness, military readiness, educational
outcomes, and workforce productivity. Americans with drug or alcohol use disorders spend
more days in the hospital and require more expensive care than they would absent such
disorders. Overall, the economic impact of illicit drug use on American society totaled more than
$193 billion in 2007, the last year for which data are available.
Recent data on prescription drug abuse offer cause for concern. The largest number of past-year new users initiated drug use with psycho pharmaceuticals, more than any other drug, including marijuana. In the past ten years, drug-induced deaths—driven by prescription drugs—have more than doubled. Also troubling is the fact that youth attitudes toward illicit drug use are softening. Young people are becoming less likely to perceive illicit drug use as risky or to disapprove of those who use drugs. Historical data show that when youth perception of risk diminishes, their use increases. Consequences of Drug Use
Drug-induced deaths now outnumber gunshot deaths in America. In 17 states and the District of Columbia, drug-induced deaths now exceed motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of injury death. Over ten percent of diagnosed HIV cases are transmitted via injection drug use, and drug use itself fosters risky behavior contributing to the spread of infectious diseases nationwide. Studies of children in foster care find that two-thirds to three-quarters of cases involve parental substance abuse. Illicit drug use is also inextricably linked to crime, not only because of the costs of purchasing drugs, but because the pharmacological effects of many drugs lead to violent behavior. Survey data indicate that over half of state and Federal inmates used drugs during the month preceding the offense corresponding to their sentence, and nearly one-third of state prisoners and a quarter of Federal prisoners used drugs at the time of the offense. The 2010 Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring Annual Report (ADAM II) corroborates this trend. The percentage of booked arrestees testing positive for at least one illicit drug ranges from 49 percent in Washington, D.C., to 87 percent in Chicago, regardless of the crime. Illicit drug use disproportionately affects certain segments of society: active duty military and Veterans; women and their families; college and university students; and those in the criminal justice system. Though illicit drug use and its consequences are exacting a toll in the United States, there is reason for hope. Decades of research have shown that a comprehensive approach, focused on reducing both supply and demand, can achieve safe and healthy outcomes for individuals and communities. There are no simple solutions to the drug problem in America. Everyone must work to keep young people healthy and drug-free, intervene before drug use becomes chronic, get help to those who suffer from addiction, support families and individuals on the path to sustained recovery, use law enforcement tools when appropriate, and bolster the efforts of our partners abroad.

Source: http://shs.nebo.edu/sites/shs.nebo.edu/files/SHS%20Substance%20Abuse%20Policy_sep2012.pdf