Drug and alcohol policy
Drug and alcohol use is a complex and controversial topic. Many
would argue that public policy on drug and alcohol use has been
counterproductive, discouraging rational analysis of substance use,
abuse, and addiction. Whatever the views of its individual members,
however, the Reed College Community must respond to empirical and legal
realities. The use, sale, or transfer of illicit drugs disturbs and offends
many members of the Reed Community. Such actions are not only illegal
(and often felonious) in themselves, they can also have consequences
(including the attraction to campus of dangerous outsiders and the
theft of personal property by community members) that create an
atmosphere of fear and distrust at odds with the educational mission of
the College. Drug use, especially drug abuse, frequently leads to a
deterioration in academic performance, which can compromise the
education of others as well as that of the user. The illegal use and
the abuse of alcohol can also have deleterious effects upon individuals
and the community. Moreover, the College has certain legal obligations
to make reasonable efforts to prevent the use (which includes being
under the influence) and transfer of illegal drugs and the illegal use
or abuse of alcohol on campus or during Reed activities. The College encourages all members of the Reed Community to become
familiar with the health and legal aspects of drug and alcohol use and
to make informed decisions regarding their own behavior. The college
emphasizes that all members of the community are adults responsible for
their own actions. Members of the community are expected to comply with
this policy and to be aware of the consequences of violations thereof.
The Community therefore expects and admonishes individuals to evaluate
their own behavior, as well as that of their peers, in order to create
and maintain a healthy and safe environment. This Drug and Alcohol Policy is intended to define the expectations
of the College with respect to drugs and alcohol, to clarify the
consequences of failing to abide by these expectations, and to identify
the resources available within the College Community to assist in
dealing with drug and alcohol related problems. A. Reed College believes that it has a serious extralegal
responsibility to the health and safety of the members of this
community. Therefore, it has a responsibility to help prevent substance
abuse through the provision of appropriate assistance, including
educational materials and counseling. When substance abuse occurs, we
believe that the most effective response relies on early identification
of the problem and the availability of effective, confidential
assistance. The Community encourages individuals voluntarily to seek
assistance for substance abuse problems. Moreover, drug or alcohol use
that results in instances of behavior that are dangerous to the health
or safety of the user, other members of the community, or adversely
affects the institution as a whole, should be treated with exceptional
concern and gravity. B. In keeping with local, state and federal laws, the illegal use,
sale, transfer, dispensing, possession and manufacture of illicit
drugs, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, or the illegal
use, possession, or abusive use of alcohol on the Reed College campus
or during official Reed activities is a violation of college policy and
is prohibited. In particular, 1. Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia are not permitted anywhere on the Reed College campus. 2. Without a brewers license, brewing beer or wine at the College is
illegal, and a violation of this policy. Anyone brewing beer or wine on
the Reed College campus must notify the Office of Residence Life and
must comply with applicable laws (which treat personally brewed beer or
wine like any other alcoholic beverage). 3. The manufacture of illegal drugs, the growing of marijuana and
other illegal psychoactive plants, and the distillation of alcohol are
felonies under applicable federal law and are not allowed on College
property, except that alcohol may be distilled for academic research
purposes under the supervision of a faculty member. 4. It is illegal and a violation of this policy for those under the
age of twenty-one ("minors") to possess or consume alcoholic beverages,
or for anyone to provide alcoholic beverages to minors. The following procedures have been developed with two goals in mind:
1) to promote increased understanding of the expectations embodied in
this policy, and 2) to provide for its principled enforcement. A. Certain terms used in this policy and the associated guidelines
for events with alcohol are defined as follows. "Public" area means any
space on the Reed College campus (which as a whole is private property)
other than student rooms in residence halls. As used in this policy,
"college social event" is defined as any social gathering that 1)
requires the reservation of any college property or facilities
(including the Student Union, faculty lounges, and public areas in
residence halls), or 2) that if otherwise occurring on campus receives
publicity (including postings on electronic bulletin boards or mass
e-mailings), or 3) that involves the expenditure of college funds.
Lectures, discussion groups, and other gatherings associated with
normal academic activities are not considered "college social events."
But if alcohol is served at a reception following such lectures and
other events, the organizers of the event are responsible for complying
with the pertinent provisions of this policy. (In accordance with
federal workplace legislation, alcohol may not be served or consumed at
any academic event or in any place where academic activities are
occurring.) "College funds" is defined as any money (including student
body funds and funds generated through student organizations) collected
or disbursed by Reed College. "Financial consideration" is defined in
accordance with Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) regulations and
includes the use of college funds to purchase alcohol, as well as the
purchase of alcohol through membership fees, the collection of
donations, the sale of tickets, or direct purchase by persons being
served. B. The College shall distribute to all Community members, at the
beginning of each academic year, the federally mandated information
concerning federal, state, and local drug and alcohol laws, a copy of
this policy, and a copy of the Guidelines for Events with Alcohol.
These materials shall include the relevant Oregon State laws regarding
alcohol consumption and the OLCC licensing requirements for events at
which alcohol is sold or distributed and federal penalties and
sanctions for illegal possession and trafficking of controlled
substances. C. Reed College believes that students have certain rights to
privacy in their residence hall rooms, as are specified in the housing
contract and the associated Reed College Residential Rights and
Responsibilities Guide. Students should nonetheless be aware that the
right to privacy does not imply immunity from provisions of the law or
of this policy, especially in the event of any violation coming to the
explicit attention of a College official or legal authority. D. All members of the Reed community and their guests possessing
alcoholic beverages must show legal proof of age on request from any
member of the College Community. E. When alcohol is being consumed by, or is in the possession of
people on the Reed campus who do not provide proof of legal age, when
it is being distributed to those under legal age, or in violation of
this policy and the associated guidelines for events with alcohol, or
when, regardless of age, a person in possession of alcohol is acting
unacceptably as defined by community standards or with hazardous
disregard for themselves or those around them, said alcohol is subject
to confiscation and is a violation of the policy. Illegal drugs and
drug paraphernalia, if discovered or if known to be in the possession
of any person on the Reed campus, are always subject to confiscation
and are a policy violation. F. Gatherings in any public facility or public area on campus may
not be closed to any College officer or to any staff member charged
with determining that the provisions of this policy are being complied
with. G. For all events where alcohol is distributed or reasonably
expected to be present, event organizers must follow the Guidelines for
Events with Alcohol which outlines provisions to ensure that this
policy must be followed. These Guidelines are found in the Campus
Events Guidelines. The Guidelines for Events with Alcohol must be
approved by both the Senate and the Community Affairs Committee (CAC).
In the event that the Senate and the CAC cannot agree on a set of
guidelines or an alteration to the existing guidelines, the proposed
changes shall be procedurally treated as community legislation. Alleged student violations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy should be
1) taken to the Honor Council, or 2) to the Student Judicial Board, or
3) to the Dean of Student Services (or designate), the latter
particularly when a substance abuse problem may also be present.
Actions may include medical leave, drug and alcohol assessment,
treatment, informal or formal mediation, referral to the Student
Judicial Board, referral for prosecution, or other sanctions as
outlined in Section VI. Alleged faculty violations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy should be referred to the Dean of the Faculty. Alleged staff violations of the drug and alcohol policy should be handled as outlined in the Staff Policies and Procedures Manual. Adjudicating bodies or offices and Community Safety shall forward
summary information regarding the incidence and disposition of drug and
alcohol related problems to the [counseling staff], who will
compile a biennial summary report. A. Individuals with substance abuse problems are encouraged
voluntarily to seek assistance and appropriate treatment options. The
College provides certain counseling and treatment-related resources as
well as referrals to sources of help off campus. The College employs
counselors, who are available to talk with any student on a
confidential basis and to advise faculty and staff on student-related
drug or alcohol problems. Students may also seek help through the
Office of Student Services and Health and Counseling Services. Faculty are encouraged
to seek advice from the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. Staff are
encouraged to talk with their supervisor or with the Director of Human
Resources. Confidential counseling is available to Faculty and Staff
through the Employee Assistance Program and information about this
program is available at the Human Resources Office. B. The College may provide a medical or rehabilitation leave for an
individual requiring in-patient treatment. The medical leave policy for
students is described in the Faculty Code, Section III-E. The
rehabilitation leave program for faculty is described in the "Drug Use
Statement" passed by the faculty at its November 13, 1989, meeting. The
voluntary alcohol/substance abuse rehabilitation leave for staff is
described in the Staff Policies and Procedures Manual.. C. The College should strive to preserve confidentiality for
individuals voluntarily seeking assistance for a substance abuse
problem. D. The College encourages students, faculty, and staff to share
concern for and to help those involved in substance abuse. Individuals
who know of a substance abuse problem or who are trying to help someone
with such a problem may themselves require considerable support. The
College will endeavor to provide confidential assistance to such
individuals, through the resources described in the first paragraph of
this section. E. Appropriate procedures for dealing with substance abuse problems
in the case of faculty members are governed by the Rules of Procedure
of the Faculty Constitution (Sections C-14 and F, G, and H), the Faculty
Resolution on Drug Use of November 13, 1989; and in the case of staff
members by the Staff Policies and Procedures Manual. Appropriate procedures for dealing
with substance abuse problems in the case of students are governed by
this policy. A. Although the College hopes that individuals with substance abuse
problems will voluntarily seek assistance, there are occasions when
continuing abuse leads to harm or the danger of harm to the abuser or
others or to an unacceptable detriment in academic or job-related
performance. When suspected possession or use of drugs or alcohol
results in behavioral or performance problems that come to the
attention of the College, the response may include an informal inquiry
into the possibility of a substance abuse problem. Members of the
community should direct suggestions for such an inquiry to the Dean of
Student Services, the Dean of the Faculty, or the Director of Human
Resources, as appropriate. B. If it is determined by the informal inquiry that an abuse problem
may be present but is being denied by the abuser, sanctions or
intervention aimed at addressing the abuse problem may be imposed: 1. for students, by the Dean of Student Services, under procedures
described in section D below for disciplinary sanctions and in the
Faculty Code Chapter III, Section E, 2 for therapeutic interventions. 2. for faculty, by the procedures set forth in the Rules of
Procedure of the Faculty Constitution (Sections C-14 and F, G, and H). 3. for staff, by the procedures set forth in
the Staff Policies and Procedures Manual, under Involuntary alcohol/substance abuse
rehabilitation leave. Violations of the Drug and Alcohol policy and
associated guidelines will normally be handled through the Community's
grievance and judicial procedures, including informal resolution or
mediation. Moreover, the presence of a substance abuse problem does not
prevent disciplinary action for related breaches of the standards of
conduct expected of members of the Reed College Community. These
various infractions may result in sanctions or interventions including
but not limited to warnings, fines, community service, required
educational programs, required substance abuse assessment, enrollment
in a treatment program, involuntary medical or rehabilitation leave of
absence, probation, suspension, expulsion, termination of employment,
and referral for prosecution. Any manufacture or distribution of drugs or the illegal or
prohibited manufacture or distribution of alcohol, especially that
which endangers the health or safety of the user, other members of the
community, or the institution as a whole will generally be viewed as a
serious violation of College policy leading to serious sanctions such
as suspension, expulsion, termination of employment, or referral for
prosecution. The College reserves the right, however, to judge each
case individually. Noncompliance with therapeutic sanctions or repeated episodes of
substance abuse may lead to serious sanctions including suspension,
expulsion, or termination of employment. A. In all cases, the College should strive to maintain
confidentiality consistent with involuntary medical/rehabilitative
leave. Return from such a medical/rehabilitation leave may involve
commitment on the part of the individual to follow aftercare
recommendations imposed by the treatment program and to allow the
College to monitor aftercare progress via a release of information with
the treatment program. B. Should the Dean of Student Services take immediate disciplinary
action against a student the complaint must be forwarded to the Student
Judicial Board within eleven working days as prescribed in the Judicial
Board code (section 3B). In such a case, the student shall be notified
of the right to make an immediate appeal to the President of the
College. Involuntary medical leave of absence (or other therapeutic
intervention) may be appealed to the President of the College. C. In the case of faculty, a decision to impose sanctions or
therapeutic intervention is subject to appeal by procedures outlined in
the Rules of Procedure of the Faculty Constitution (Sections C-14 and F,
G, and H), the Faculty Resolution on Drug Use of November 13, 1989. D. In the case of staff, a decision to impose sanctions or
therapeutic intervention is subject to appeal by procedures outlined in
the Staff Policies and Procedures Manual. Each academic year, the President of the College shall appoint a
Drug and Alcohol Committee consisting of at least two faculty members
(one a member of CAC), at least two students (one a member of Senate),
the associate dean of student services, and the director of health and
counseling services. The committee shall be charged with these duties: 1. To conduct surveys of incoming and enrolled students to determine the drug and alcohol use patterns of Reed students. 2. To promote education regarding the cognitive and social effects
of drug and alcohol use and abuse, including research projects,
research literature reviews, and informative public presentations. 3. To work with Student Services, Residence Life, Health and
Counseling, Community Affairs Committee (CAC), and the Student Senate
to find better ways for the community to take positive actions to
reduce drug and alcohol abuse. 4. To implement studies on the effects of Reed's Drug and Alcohol
policies on student use and abuse, to review the biennial reports of
the [counseling staff] and to make recommendations to the CAC
and the Student Senate based on their findings. 5. The subcommittee will meet with the CAC at the beginning of each
academic year in order to formulate an agenda for that year. It will
report back to the CAC at least once each semester. 6. At least annually the Drug and Alcohol Committee will host a
community-wide discussion on issues pertaining to drug and alcohol use. Reed College believes that the most effective
responses to instances of substance abuse rely on appropriate
identification of the problem and the availability of effective,
confidential assistance. Individuals with substance abuse problems are
encouraged to seek such assistance and appropriate treatment options.
The College also encourages members of the community to care about each
other and to express concern for and to offer help to those engaged in
substance abuse. Generally the College provides a medical leave to students or a
rehabilitation leave to faculty and staff seeking treatment for drug or
alcohol abuse. The College will make reasonable efforts to keep the
bases of medical and rehabilitation leaves confidential. Faculty members seeking a rehabilitation leave should speak with the
Dean of Faculty. Any faculty member who acknowledges a problem with
drugs, and who decides voluntarily to enroll in a rehabilitation
program, will be given up to 30 working days of paid leave to
participate in such a program. The costs of participation will be paid
by the faculty member or the faculty member's health insurance provider.
The following resources may be helpful to people who are in a relationship with an individual with a substance abuse problem or who grew up in a drug or alcohol affected or other types of dysfunctional homes. Adult Children of Alcoholics (503) 245-8181 Co-Dependents Anonymous (503) 285-8891 Alanon (503) 292-1333
21 USC § 853(a)(2) and 21 USC § 881(a)(7) 21 USC § 881(a)(4) 21 USC § 853(a)
Schedule Max. prison time Max. fine Schedule I: Class B Felony 10 years $100,000 Schedule II: Class C Felony 5 years $100,000 Schedule III: Class A Misdemeanor 1 year $2,500 Nonamphetamine stimulants, some depressants, and others Schedule IV: Class C Misdemeanor 30 days $500 Drug and alcohol policy
Passed by senate, March 4, 1993
Accepted by faculty, March 8, 1993
Amended October 23, 1995
Further amended by the student senate, May 1998, and approved by the faculty, August 25, 1998
Preamble
I. Statement of Policy
II. Implementing Procedures
III. Violations of Drug and Alcohol Policy
IV. Treatment of Substance Abuse Problems
V. Behavioral Problems Related to Drugs and Alcohol
VI. Sanctions and Interventions
VII. Drug and Alcohol Committee
This is the end of the drug and alcohol policy approved by the faculty on August 25, 1998.
Where To Go For Help
The College provides counseling and treatment-related resources as well as referrals to sources of help off campus. Kathryn Smith, Director of Health and Counseling Services, a therapist highly trained in the assessment and treatment of drug and alcohol problems, is available to talk with any student on a confidential basis and to advise faculty and staff on student-related drug and alcohol problems. She can help to assess whether a problem exists and provide direct counseling or referral to other services, or both. She can be reached at Health Services, extension 7649 (503/517-7649). Members of the Student Services and Residence Life staffs, the Director of Human Resources, and the Dean of Faculty can provide individuals with advice about College policies and procedures, on-campus resources and the appropriate off-campus services.
On-Campus Counseling
Faculty and staff are advised to consult the resources available through their health care plan, including the EAP program (503-228-3223 or 800-654-9778). Alcoholics Anonymous-Gryphon Group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. in Eliot 103.
Medical and Rehabilitation Leaves
Students
seeking a medical leave should speak with a member of the counseling
staff or Mike Brody, Vice President and Dean of Student Services, or Lily Copenagle, Associate Dean of Student Services for Academic Support. A physician or mental
health professional must provide a written recommendation for the
medical leave. Re-admission for students on medical leave is contingent
on a physician's or mental health professional's written
recommendation. A medical leave can be taken at any point in the
semester.Off-Campus Resources
The following resources may be helpful to individuals with substance abuse problems:
Alcoholics Anonymous (503) 223-8569
Alanon (503) 292-1333
Cocaine Anonymous (503) 256-1666
Narcotics Anonymous (503) 727-3733; 1/800/236-0420Legal Sanctions
Federal Sanctions for Possession
The following is a summary of federal penalties and sanctions for illegal possession of a controlled substance.
21 USC § 844(a)
First conviction: up to one year imprisonment and a fine of at least $1,000 but more than $100,000, or both.
After one prior drug conviction: at least 15 days in prison, not to exceed two years, and a fine of at least $2,500, but not more than $250,000, or both.
After two or more prior drug convictions: at least 90 days in prison, not to exceed three years, and a fine of at least $5,000, but not more than $250,000, or both.
Special sentencing provisions for possession of crack cocaine: mandatory sentence of at least five years in prison, not to exceed 20 years, and fined up to $250,000, or both, if:
(a) the first crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds five grams.
(b) the second crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds three grams.
(c) the third or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds one gram.
Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable by more than one year imprisonment. (See special sentencing provisions re: crack.)
Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to transport or conceal a controlled substance.
Denial of federal benefits (i.e., student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses), up to one year for first offense, up to five years for second and subsequent offenses.
Ineligibility to receive or purchase a firearm.
Miscellaneous
Revocation of certain federal licenses and benefits, e.g., pilot
licenses, public housing tenancy, etc., is vested within the authority
of individual federal agencies.
See Federal Sanctions for Trafficking
http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/agency/penalties.htm
State Laws
The following information regarding legal sanctions under Oregon state laws for the unlawful possession, use or distribution of controlled substances and alcohol is taken from the Criminal Code of Oregon and from the Peace Officer's Guide to the Oregon Criminal Code.
1. Possession of liquor by a person under the age of 21, except in a private residence accompanied by a parent or guardian and with the parent or guardian's consent, is a misdemeanor.
2. Purchase or attempt to purchase liquor by a person under the age of 21 constitutes a misdemeanor.
3. Providing (giving, selling, or otherwise making available) liquor to a person known to be under 21 years of age is a class A misdemeanor.
4. Providing liquor to any person who is visibly intoxicated is a class A misdemeanor.
5. Driving under the influence of intoxicants (liquor and /or a controlled substance) is a class A misdemeanor. Blood alcohol levels of .08% or more as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood meet the standard of driving
under the influence.
6. Possession of marijuana: possession of less than one ounce is punishable by a fine.
7. Marijuana sales: Delivering marijuana for consideration carries a typical sentence of 10 years. Delivering less than one ounce carries a typical sentence of one year and/or $2,500. Delivering less than five grams invokes a fine of $500.
8. Selling any substance, article, apparatus, or device, with knowledge that the substance, article, apparatus, or device will be used to manufacture, compound, convert, process, or prepare a controlled substance for unlawful sale or distribution is considered a class A misdemeanor.
9. Any person who keeps, maintains, frequents, or remains at a place while knowingly permitting persons to use controlled substances in such a place or to keep or sell them in violation of Oregon law is subject to a sentence of one year/$2,500.
The following is a summary of penalties in
Oregon for possession of a sampling of controlled substances. The drugs
are categorized by their placement in the federal and state drug
schedules.
Heroin, LSD, other hallucinogens, marijuana, and others
Methadone, morphine, amphetamine, cocaine, PCP, and others
Valium-type tranquilizers, some less potent depressants, and others
Schedule V: Violation None $1,000
Dilute mixtures, compounds with small amounts of controlled drugs, and others
Drug Effects
Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including spouse and child abuse. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person's ability to learn and remember information. 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. Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. After dependence develops, sudden cessation of alcohol intake without medical supervision 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, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver. Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other youngsters of being hyperactive, developing anti-social behavior, and of becoming alcoholics themselves.
For detailed information on uses and effects of drugs of abuse:
http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/abuse/chart.htm