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Staff covered by this policy
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This
policy applies to all employees who work on campuses and in
workplaces controlled by Indiana University. |
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Policy
guidelines
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- The
university absolutely prohibits the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled
substance or alcohol on university premises or while
conducting university business off university premises.
Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination
of employment.
Controlled
substances are those usually referred to as illegal drugs
listed under the federal Controlled Substances Act
- In
compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the
federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of
1989, and as a condition of employment with Indiana
University, all staff must:
- Abide
by the prohibition in point 1. (See above.)
- Notify
the chancellor of any conviction under a criminal drug
statute for violations occurring on or off university
premises while conducting university business, within 5 days
after conviction.
When
the chancellor’s office receives notice of such a
conviction, it will coordinate efforts to comply with the
reporting requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of
1988
- An
employee who is (1) found to be under the influence of alcohol
or a controlled substance while on university property or in
the course of a university activity, or (2) convicted of a
criminal alcohol or drug statute violation occurring on
university property, is subject to disciplinary action, up to
and including termination.
- If
it can be reasonably established that an employee’s use of
alcohol or a controlled substance away from the university
causes poor attendance or performance problems, then the
person will be counseled to seek rehabilitation. See the
university's publication "Procedure for Handling Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Among Staff Employees" or the local
telephone directory for a list of available rehabilitation
resources.
- Human
Resources Administration will maintain and periodically
publish a list of available university and community resources
for alcohol or drug abuse. The publication must include this
information:
- Resources
that offer assistance (drug counseling, employee assistance
programs)
- Rehabilitation
programs
- Dangers
of alcohol or drug abuse in the workplace
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| Criminal
penalties |
All
staff are reminded that conviction under state and federal laws
that prohibit alcohol and drug-related conduct can result in
fines, confiscation of automobiles and other property, and
imprisonment. A conviction can also result in the loss of a
license to drive or to practice in certain professions, and barred
opportunities from employment.
- Arrest
and conviction of a drug law violation can result in the
following:
- Fines
(up to $10,000 under state law and $250,000 under federal law)
- Confiscation
of automobiles and other property
- Imprisonment
(up to 50 years under state law and life under federal law)
A
person who exhibits the following alcohol-related behavior is at
risk of arrest:
- A
person under 21 who possesses alcohol
- A
person who provides alcohol to a person under 21
- A
person who is intoxicated in public
- A
person who sells alcohol beverages without a license
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| Health
risks associated with alcohol |
All
persons should be aware of the following health risks caused by
alcohol.
- Consumption
of more than two average servings of alcohol in several hours
can impair coordination and reasoning and make driving an
unsafe activity.
- 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 health
problems such as damage to the liver and to the nervous and
circulatory systems.
- Drinking
large amounts of alcohol in a short time may quickly produce
unconsciousness, coma, and even death.
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| Health
risks associated with drugs |
The
health risks associated with controlled substances are numerous
and varied depending on the drug. Nonetheless, the use of drugs
not prescribed by a physician are harmful to the health. For
example, drug use can cause the following conditions.
- Impaired
short-term memory or comprehension
- Anxiety,
delusions, and hallucinations
- Loss
of appetite resulting in damage to one’s long-term health
- A
drug-dependent newborn, if the mother uses drugs during
pregnancy
Pregnant
women who use alcohol or drugs, or who smoke should consult
their physician
- AIDS,
as a result of drug users who share needles
- Death
from overdose
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