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Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs

This policy statement is a reflection of Rochester College’s heritage. This heritage includes a concern for the individual and his/her development as a whole person. The college believes that spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, physical and vocational development has their greatest growth free from mind-altering drugs. Consequently, it is the desire of the college to foster an alcohol and drug-free environment in which to work, live, learn and grow. As a Christian college, we approach individual problems with alcohol or other drugs with a combination of compassion, encouragement, directness and concern. An aspect of this caring approach is consistent enforcement of the regulations on alcohol and other drugs contained within this policy.

Rochester College prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students and employees. This handbook contains such prohibitions and provides penalties for violation, up to and including dismissal of students. Employees should check the college Handbook regarding the college’s policy.

The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol can result in arrests, misdemeanor or felony convictions, and long prison terms. The use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol also present major health risks, including addiction, acute and chronic illness and death. Alcohol and drug information, referral, counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs are available to students and employees through a variety of on- and off-campus resources. Some of these services and programs are without charge. Students may obtain further information about available services by calling Student Life at ext. 2041. Anyone with questions, concerns, or problems related to the use of drugs or the abuse of alcohol is urged to take immediate advantage of the help that is available.

All members of the Rochester College community, however, must clearly understand that they jeopardize their education, jobs, health, and future if they unlawfully possess, use or distribute drugs or alcohol at Rochester College. Sanctions for such misconduct will be consistently enforced.

Health risks associated with alcohol and other drugs:

Drug Trade or other names Possible effects Effects of overdose Withdrawl symptoms
NARCOTICS
Opium Dover’s Powder, Paregoric, Parepectolin Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea, chills and sweating
Morphine Morphine, MS-Contin, Roxanol, Roxanol-SR
Codeine Tylenol w/Codeine, Empirin w/Codeine Robitussan, A-C, Fiorinal w/Codeine
Heroin Diacetylmorphine, Horse, Smack
Hydromorphone Dilaudid
Meperidine (Pethidine) Demorol, Mepergan, Dolophine, Methadone
Methadone Methadose, Numorphan, Percodan, Percocet, Tylox,
Other Narcotics Tussionex, Fentanyl, Darvon, Lomotil, Talwin
DEPRESSANTS
Chloral Hydrate Noctec Slurred speech,disorientation, drunken behavior without order of alcohol Shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death Anxiety, insomnia, tremors, delirium, convulsions, possible death
Barbiturates Amytal, Butisol, Fiorinal, Lotusate, Nembutal, Seconal, Tuinal, Phenobarbital
Benzodiazepines Ativan, Dalmane, Diazepam, Librium, Xanax, Serax, Tranxex, Verstran, Versed, Halcion, Paxipam, Restoril
Methaqualone Quaalude
Glutethimide Doriden
Other Depressants Equanil, Miltown, Noludar, Placidyl, Valmid
STIMULANTS
Cocaine Coke, Flake, Snow, Crack Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate and blood pressure, insomnia,loss of appetite Agitation, increase in body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation
Amphetamines Biphetamine, Delcobese, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Obetrol
Phenmetrazine Preludin
Methylphenidate Ritalin
Other Stimulants Adpiex, Cylert, Didrex, Ionamin, Melfiat, Plegine, Sanorex, Tenuate, Tepanil, Prelu-2
HALLUCINOGEN
LSD Acid, Microdot Illusions and hallucinations, poor perception of time and distance Longer, more intense “trip” episodes, psychosis, possible death Withdrawal syndrome not reported
Mescaline and Peyote Mexc, Buttons, Cactus
Amphetamine Variants 2,5 DMA, PMA, STP, MDA, MDMA, TMA, DOM, DOB
Phencyclidine PCP, Angel Dust, TCP
Phencyclidine Analogues Bufotenine, Ibogaine, DMT, DET, Psilocybin, Psilocyn
Other Hallucinogens
CANNABIS
Marijuana Pot, Acapulco Gold, Grass, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Thai Sticks Euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disoriented behavior Fatigue, paranoia, possible psychosis Insomnia, hyperactivity, and decreased appetite occasionally reported
Hashish Hash
Hashish Oil Hash Oil
ALCOHOL
Impaired judgment and coordination; increased incidents of aggression Respiratory depression, death Severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions

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