Drug and Alcohol Policy

Pursuant to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, the University of Missouri is required to establish a drug and alcohol prevention program for its students and employees. The University of Missouri program is described in this brochure. A biennial review of this program will be done to determine its effectiveness, to implement changes to the program if they are needed and to ensure that the University's disciplinary sanctions described within are consistently enforced.

A handy reference listing of MU resources for drug and alcohol counseling, referral, and educational programs is also included. Please feel free to contact any of the officers listed for more information.

Standards of Conduct

University of Missouri regulations prohibit the unlawful possession, use, distribution and sale of alcohol and illicit drugs by University students and employees on University-owned or controlled property and at University-sponsored or supervised activities.

Legal Sanctions

Local, state and federal laws also prohibit the unlawful possession, use, distribution and sale of alcohol and illicit drugs. Criminal penalties for violation of such laws range from fines up to $20,000 to imprisonment for terms up to and including life.

Health Risks

Specific serious health risks are associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol. Some of the major risks are listed below.

Alcohol and other Depressants

Addiction, accidents as a result of impaired ability and judgement, overdose when used with other depressants, damage to a developing fetus, heart and liver damage.

Marijuana

Panic reaction; impaired short-term memory, increased risk of lung cancer and emphysema, particularly in cigarette smokers; impairment of driving ability.

Cocaine

Addiction, heart attack, seizures, lung damage, severe depression, paranoia, psychosis. Similar risks are associated with other stimulants, such as speed and uppers.

Resources

A variety of resources exist for drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation programs. For detailed information concerning these resources available from the University and/or community agencies, students may contact the Counseling Center, 220 Parker Hall, 882-6601 and employees may contact the Employee Assistance Program, 205 Parker Hall, 882-6701. Such referrals will respect individual confidentiality.

University Discipline

Violation of these University of Missouri regulations can result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion for students and discharge for employees.

Resources for Substance Abuse-information, Education, and Counseling

The following resources are available on the MU campus for educational programs, counseling, and referral services.

ADAPT Campus Substance Abuse Office

Alcohol and other drug abuse prevention programs, speakers, peer educators, and referral service and research. Provides leadership in the planning and coordination of Alcohol Awareness Month, Wellness Month, Safe Spring break, and etc. Provides abuse prevention brochures and other printed materials and houses a large library of books, brochures, videos, and other materials. 34 Brady Commons, 882-4634.

Department of Residential Life/Program Office

Assist in Alcohol Awareness Month, Wellness Month and other promotional campaigns. Provides educational programs for residence hall students. Has a library of books, brochures and videos. 15 Defoe, 882-2834.

Couseling Center

Individual counseling, alcohol or drug evaluations, and group counseling for Adult Children of Alcoholics. 220 Parker Hall, 882-6601.

Student Health Center

Offers medical services and individual consultation, presentations to campus groups, printed materials, peer educators on alcohol and other drugs. Provides stop smoking groups and individual consultation. Student Health Center Building, 882-7481

University Police Crime Prevention Unit

Alcohol and drug awareness presentations, printed and video resources. 5 General Services Building, 882-7210.

Total Person Program

Services for intercollegiate athletes include counseling, drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs, printed materials, and wellness programming. Outreach prevention programs are also offered to area schools. 395 Hearnes Center, 882-0708.