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Student Affairs > Alcohol/Drug-Free Campus

Alcohol/Drug-Free Campus

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, enacted by Congress as Public Law 101-226, require an institution of higher education to adopt and implement a program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees or be ineligible to receive federal funds or any other form of federal financial assistance.

All students are encouraged and cautioned to read the following information. Questions or comments should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, University Center South 155, (812) 941-2420.

Possession of Unlawful Drugs or Alcohol

The University may discipline a student for the following acts of personal misconduct (see NOTE) below):

  1. Unauthorized possession, use, or supplying alcoholic beverages to others contrary to law or university policy.
    1. Indiana University prohibits:
      1. Public intoxication, use or possession of alcoholic beverages on university property (including any undergraduate residence supervised by the university, including fraternity and sorority houses) except as otherwise noted in the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, Part II, Section H (22) b and Part II, Section H (22) c.
      2. Providing alcohol contrary to law.

  2. Unauthorized possession, manufacture, sale, distribution, or use of illegal drugs, any controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia. Being under the influence of illegal drugs or unauthorized controlled substances.

NOTE: Students should be advised that under Indiana Law, it is illegal for a minor which is defined as a "person less than twenty-one years of age" to possess or consume an alcoholic beverage. Further, it is illegal for a minor to transport an alcoholic beverage (even if unopened) unless "accompanied by at least one parent or guardian."

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Applicable Legal Sanctions

The following information concerns the criminal penalties that can be imposed by State or Federal statute for violations related to alcohol or illegal drug possession, use or distribution.

All students are reminded that conviction under state and federal laws that prohibit alcohol-related and drug-related conduct can result in fines, confiscation of automobiles and other property, and imprisonment. In addition, licenses to practice in certain professions may be revoked, and many employment opportunities may be barred.

It is impractical to list all the alcohol and drug-related state and federal crimes and penalties but all persons should be aware that in Indiana any person under 21 who possesses an alcoholic beverage, and any person who provides alcohol to such person, is at risk of arrest. A person convicted of driving while intoxicated may be punished by fine, be jailed and lose the license to drive an automobile. Any selling of alcoholic beverages without a license is illegal.

Possession, or use, distribution, or manufacture, of controlled substances (drugs) illegally can result in arrest and conviction or a drug law violation and:

  • fines up to $10,000 (Indiana)
  • fines up to $250,000 (Federal)
  • imprisonment up to life (Federal) and
  • confiscation of property

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Description of Health Risks Associated with Alcohol and Controlled Substances (Drugs)

All persons should be aware of the health risks caused by the use of alcohol, and by the illegal use of controlled substances (drugs).

  • Consumption of more than two average servings of alcohol in several hours can impair coordination and reasoning to make driving unsafe.
  • Consumption of alcohol by a pregnant woman can damage the unborn child. A pregnant woman should consult her physician about this risk.
  • Regular and heavy alcohol consumption can cause serious damage to liver, nervous and circulatory system, mental disorders and other health problems.
  • Drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short time may quickly produce unconsciousness, coma, and even death.

Use of controlled substances (drugs) can result in damage to health and impairment of physical condition, including:

  • Impaired short term memory or comprehension
  • Anxiety, delusions, hallucinations
  • Loss of appetite resulting in a general damage to the user's health, over a long term
  • A drug-dependent newborn if the mother is a drug user during pregnancy. Pregnant women who use alcohol, drugs, or who smoke should consult their physicians
  • AIDS, as a result of "needle-sharing" among drug users
  • Death from overdose

The health risks associated with drugs or excessive use of alcohol are many, and are different for different drugs but all nonprescription use of drugs, and excessive use of alcohol, endangers your health. There are no good reasons for using a drug that is not prescribed by your doctor or for drinking to excess.

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Available Drug or Alcohol Treatment

Indiana University Southeast offers student counseling assistance through:

Michael A. Day, Psy.D.
University Center South 201
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For an appointment:  Call (812) 941-2244 or email micaday@ius.edu

A partial listing of community resources includes:

IN- AND OUT-PATIENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS

• BAPTIST HOSPITAL EAST
 Chemical Dependency & Family Recovery
 4000 Kresge Way
 Louisville, KY   40207
 (502) 896-7105

• LIFE SPRING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
 404 Spring Street
 Jeffersonville, IN   47130
 812/283-4491
 New Albany, IN   47150
 812/981-2594
  Or
 535 Country Club Road
 Corydon, IN  
 812/738-2114

• HALFWAY HOUSE – ALCOHOLIC WOMEN
 Hedden House
 801 Vincennes Street
 New Albany, IN   47150
 812/949-0071

• HALFWAY HOUSE – ALCOHOLIC MEN
 Serenity House
 204 Sunset Avenue
 Clarksville, IN   47130
 812/283-9407

• OUR LADY OF PEACE
 2020 Newburg Road
 Louisville, KY   40205
 (502) 451-3330

• TEN BROECK HOSPITAL
 8521 LaGrange Road
 Louisville, KY   40242
 (502) 426-6380

OUT-PATIENT SERVICES

• OUR PLACE
 Drug & Alcohol Education Services
 Mt. St. Francis
 Floyds Knobs, IN   47119
 (812) 923-3400

• PARK VIEW PSYCHIATRIC & NEUROLOGY SERVICES
 510 Spring Street
 Jeffersonville, IN  47130
 (812) 282-1888

• SOUTHERN HILLS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
 Old State Road 64
 P. O. Box 400
 English, IN   47118
 812/338-2756

• MENTAL HEALTH & CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
 Turning Point Center
 (a division of LifeSpring)
 1060 Sharon Drive
 Jeffersonville, IN   47130
 812/283-7116

• WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
 2700 River City Park Road
 Jeffersonville, IN   47130
 812/284-3400, 1-800/343-6722

 

 

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University Sanctions for Violation of Drug-Free Campus

Violations of the provisions set forth in section "Possession of Unlawful Drugs or Alcohol" of the Drug-Free campus policy are considered "personal misconduct." The University may discipline a student for acts of personal misconduct that are not committed on University property if the acts relate to the security of the University community or the integrity of the educational process. The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is authorized to impose sanctions for acts of personal misconduct.

Sanctions in each case are made only after a meeting and a determination of responsibility. Sanctions will vary depending upon the nature and circumstances of the offense and the student's prior record. These standards require the usual sanction for drug dealing to be suspension or expulsion from the University.

Campus disciplinary charges and criminal charges may both be filed for the same action. Students may be subject to sanction by both the campus and by the courts for the same action.

For more complete details of sanctions and the hearing process, refer to the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, which is available at the Information Desk in University Center North and the Student Affairs Office in University Center South 155. The IU Code can also be viewed at http://dsa.indiana.edu/Code/index.html.

Published in:
Indiana University Southeast Schedule of Classes 2005

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