Aims Community College Alcohol & Drug Prevention

I. Background:

The National Drug Control Strategy issued in September 1989, proposed that the Congress pass legislation requiring schools, colleges and universities to implement and enforce firm drug prevention and education programs as a condition of eligibility to receive Federal financial assistance. On December 12, 1989, President Bush signed the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (PL 101-226) which requires institutions of higher education to implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by their students and employees on school premises or as part of any school activity.This law, in addition to the Drug Free Workplace Act (PL 100-690, 5151-5160), which requires applicants for federally funded grants and contracts to certify that they will institute affirmative steps to prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, and use of controlled substances in the workplace, establishes the foundation on which Aims Community College has established its drug and alcohol policy.

II. Standard of Conduct:

Aims Community College complies with both the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug Free Workplace Act. In compliance with these Acts all students and employees are prohibited from the unlawful manufacturing, possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on any of the Aims’ campuses or at any Aims sponsored activity. In addition, Aims has adopted a policy of “NO ALCOHOL” for all students and employees on all campuses, and at all school sponsored activities both on and off campus.

III. Legal Sanctions:

Students and employees are reminded that local, state, and federal laws provide for a variety or legal sanctions and penalties for the unlawful manufacturing, possession, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. These sanctions include, but are not limited, to incarceration and monetary fines.The Federal Controlled Substances Act specifies penalties, for a first offense individual involved in the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute narcotics, of not less than 10 years or more than life imprisonment and fine up to 4 million dollars, or both. The penalty for simple possession, knowingly or intentionally possessing a controlled substance, is imprisonment up to one year and a minimum fine of $1,000, or both. Penalties for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance to a person under twenty-one (21) years of age is imprisonment or a fine, or both, up to twice that established for distribution offenses.The Colorado Criminal Code relating to controlled substances (Title 18, Article 18) establishes penalties for the unlawful distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, sale, or possession of a controlled substance ranging from six months imprisonment or $500 fine, or both, to 16 years imprisonment and/or $750,000 in fines, depending on the classification of substance. Penalties under the Colorado Beer Code (Title 12, Article 46) and the Colorado Liquor Code (Title 12, Article 47) relating to unlawful manufacturing, distribution, and possession of alcoholic beverages range up to one year imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 in fines, or both.Local ordinances for the City of Greeley, relating to illicit drugs and alcohol, coincide with the State of Colorado statutes.

IV. College Sanctions:

Students and/or employees (full or part-time) who violate the standards set forth under the Aims Substance Abuse Policy will be subject to disciplinary actions. Sanctions include, but are not limited to: reprimand, probation, suspension, expulsion or termination, and/or referral to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.

V. Health Risks:

Health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse encompass physical and psychological effects, including but not limited to: malnutrition, brain damage, paranoia, psychosis, hepatitis, convulsions, coma, depression, heart disease, death, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, damage to the central nervous system, elevated blood pressure, respiratory failure, low birth weight babies, babies with drug/alcohol addictions, and an increased probability of intravenous drug users contracting AIDS. It is recommended that anyone having specific questions relating to their health and drugs/alcohol should consult their physician.VI. Counseling and Referral Sources:

ON CAMPUS

• Student Success Center - 330-8008 ext. 6251
• Human Resources Office - 330-8008 ext. 6670

OFF CAMPUS

• Alcohol & Drug Treatment Referral – 1-800-996-DRUG (3784), (24 hours)
• Alcoholics Anonymous – 970-351-0240 (Greeley) - 970-224-3552 (Larimer County)
• Drug and Alcohol Treatment-(866) 662-4496
• Greeley Counseling Center- 970- 356-8482
• Hope Counseling Center – 970-669-1700 (Loveland)
• Island Grove Community Counseling Center- 303 857-6365 (Ft. Lupton)
• Island Grove Regional Treatment Center - Detox 970-356-6664, or 970-351-6678 (24 hours)
• Narcotics Anonymous-970-346-9249 (Greeley)
• North Range Behavioral Health- 970-347-2120 (Greeley), 970-663-5617 (Loveland), 303-857-2723 (Ft. Lupton)
• North Colorado Psychcare/Family Recovery Center – 970-352-1056 or 1-800-882-8297
• North Colorado Medical Center - North Colorado Psychcare-Family
  Recovery Center 970 352-2258 (Greeley)
• The Institute for Alcohol Awareness – 970-351-0273 or 970-304-1128

NATIONAL HOTLINES

• 1-800-ALCOHOL-(252-6465) The Alcohol Hotline
• 1-800-COCAINE
• 1-800-662-HELP - directs caller to cocaine abuse treatment center
• Drug & Alcohol Treatment Referral National Hotline - 1-800-662-4357

Information on ordinances/statutes, health risks, and referral sources are available in the Office of the Dean for Students, (General Services Building - room 236), the Student Life office (College Center – room 733), and the Human Resources office (General Services Building – room 201).

Rev: 10-06