POLICY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

 

DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1989

The Congress of the United States has established legislation which requires educational institutions to provide information to students and employees regarding illicit drugs and alcohol abuse. This legislation is commonly referred to as the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989. Colleges and universities are asked to certify that they attempt to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and/or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students and employees.

National-Louis University is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for students and employees. Policies pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse are found in the Student Information and Regulations section. Disciplinary sanctions which National-Louis University may impose for violations of University policies are found under the Student Hearing and Appeal System section of this Student Guidebook.

The following material contains information about penalties which may be imposed by local, state or federal authorities and descriptions of health risks when various substances are used.

National-Louis University is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for students and employees. Any students who would like to receive additional information or confidential assistance may contact the Office of Student Affairs.

 

ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY SUMMARY AND EDUCATIONAL GUIDELINES

National-Louis University forbids the unlawful use, possession, distribution, or sale of drugs or alcohol by a student or employee anywhere on University property.

Substance	Alcohol at .10 blood alcohol concentration and above	Cannabis Marijuana Hash/Hash Oil THC	Cocaine includes crack cocaine
Effects of Occasional and Extended Use	impaired motor abilities reduced judgments sleepiness increased sexual desire, but reduced ability to perform nausea, vomiting liver disorders alcoholic hepatitis alcoholic cirrhosis cancer of the tongue, mouth, throat, liver, esophagus, breast fetal alcohol syndrome (most common symptom is mental retardation	diminished short-term memory, motivation and cognition, coordination, concentration, oral communication, and reaction time anxiety and panic reactions carcinogenic elements in smoke damaged lungs and respiratory system	increased likelihood of risk taking seizures sleeplessness paranoia irregular heartbeat can cause sudden death by stroke or heart failure even in young users cocaine psychosis (paranoia and hallucinations) ulceration of mucous membranes in the nose sexual dysfunction during pregnancy: severe physical and emotional problems in babies
Local Treatment	The National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (An information and referral line that directs callers to treatment centers in the local community).

Students/employees in violation of state, federal, or other local regulations with respect to illegal drugs or alcohol may be subject to both criminal prosecution and University disciplinary action.*

Depressants Tranquilizers Barbiturates Methaqualone	Other Stimulants (excluding cocaine) Amphetamines Methamphetamines	Psychedelics LSD Mescaline Psilocybin Phencyclidine (PCP) MDMA (Ecstasy) MDA	Narcotics Opium Morphine Codeine Thebaine Heroin Methadone Darvon Demerol
dangerous effects when mixed with alcohol calmness and relaxed muscles slurred speech staggering gait loss of motor coordination altered perceptions respiratory depression, which can result in coma or death disruption of normal sleep cycle during pregnancy: birth defects, brain tumors in children tolerance develops severe withdrawal symptoms physical and psychological dependence	increased heart and respiratory rates elevated blood decreased appetites headaches blurred vision dizziness sleeplessness anxiety amphetamine psychosis (violent behavior, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia) drug tolerance and dependency mood swings ulcers mental confusion	distorted sense of distance, space and time blockage of pain sensation nausea, vomiting and diarrhea severe mood disorders: panic, depression, anxiety greater suggestibility and feelings of invulnerability unpredictable reactions if drugs are "cut" with impurities tolerance after 3-4 daily doses (higher doses are required t produce same effects)	feelings of euphoria followed by drowsiness nausea and vomiting respiratory depression central nervous system depression use of unsterile needles promotes: AIDS, Hepatitis B, Endocarditis (infection in heart) women depen-dent on opiates have mul-tiple pregnancy complications: spontaneous abortions, still births, anemia and diabetes

* Policies in regard to student alcohol and substance abuse are in this Student Guidebook and discipline procedures are in accordance with the Student Hearing and Appeal System. Faculty and staff are subject to the policies of the Human Resource Department.

 

CRIMINAL SANCTIONS

 

Federal Trafficking Penalties As of November 18, 1988

DRUG	QUANTITY	1st OFFENSE PENALTY	2nd OFFENSE PENALTY
Methamphetamine	0-99 gm or 100-999 gm mixture 100 gm or more or 1 kg or more mixture	Not less than 5 years. Not more than 40 years. Not less than 10 years. Not more than life.	Not less than 10 years. Not more than life. Not less than 20 years. Not more than life.
Heroin	100-999 gm mixture 1 kg or more mixture	Not less than 5 years. Not more than 40 years. Not less than 10 years. Not more than life.	Not less than 10 years. Not more than life. Not less than 20 years. Not more than life.
Cocaine	500-4,999 gm mixture 5 kg or more mixture	Not less than 5 years. Not more than 40 years. Not less than 10 years. Not more than life.	Not less than 10 years. Not more than life. Not less than 20 years. Not more than life.
Cocaine Base	5-49 gm mixture 50 mg or more mixture	If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years. Not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years. Not more than life.	If death or serious injury, not less than life. If death or serious injury, not less than life.
PCP	10-99 gm or 100-999 gm mixture 100 gm or more or 1 kg or more mixture	If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years. Not more than life. Fine of not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.	If death or serious injury, not less than life. Fine of not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other than individual.
LSD	1-10 gm mixture 10 gm or more mixture	Fine of not more than $2 million individual, $5 million other than individual. Fine of not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.	Fine of not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual. Fine of not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other than individual.
Fentanyl	40-399 gm mixture 400 gm or more mixture	Fine of not more than $2 million individual, $5 million other than individual. Fine of not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.	Fine of not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual. Fine of not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other than individual.

 

DRUG	QUANTITY	1st OFFENSE PENALTY	2nd OFFENSE PENALTY
Fentanyl Analogue	10-99 gm mixture 100 gm or more mixture	Fine of not more than $2 million individual, $5 million other than individual. Fine of not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.	Fine of not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual. Fine of not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other than individual.
OTHERS*	Any	Not more than 5 years. Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million not individual.	Not more than 30 years. If death or serious injury, life. Fine $2 million individual, $10 million not individual.
		Not more than 3 years. Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million not individual.	Not more than 10 years. Fine not more than $500,000 individual, $2 million not individual.
		Not more than 1 years. Fine not more than $100,000 individual, $250,000 not individual.	Not more than 6 years. Fine not more than $200,000 individual, $2 million not individual. Not more than 2 years. Fine not more than $200,000 individual, $500,000 not individual.

 

* Does not include marijuana, hashish, or hash oil. (See separate chart.)

Law as originally enacted states 100 gm. Congress requested to make technical correction to 1 kg.

 

Federal Trafficking PenaltiesMarijuana

 

DRUG	QUANTITY	1st OFFENSE PENALTY	2nd OFFENSE PENALTY
1,000 kg or more or 1,000 or more plants	Marijuana mixture containing detectable quantity*	Not less than 10 years. Not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life. Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.	Not less than 20 years, not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than life. Fine not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other than individual.
100-1,000 kg or 100-999 plants	Marijuana mixture containing detectable quantity*	Not less than 5 years, not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years. Fine not more than $2 million individual, $5 million other than individual.	Not less than 10 years, not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than life. Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.
50-100 kg 10-100 kg 1-100 kg 50-99 plants	Marijuana Hashish Hashish Oil Marijuana	Not more than 20 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life. Fine not more than $1 million individual, $5 million other than individual.	Not more than 30 years. If death or serious injury, not less than life. Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.
Less than 50 kg less than 10 kg less than 1 kg	Marijuana Hashish Hashish Oil	Not more than 5 years. Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million other than individual.	Not more than 10 years. Fine $500,000 individual, $2 million other than individual.

* Includes hashish and hashish oil. (Marijuana is a Schedule I Controlled Substance.)