Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Regulations (Education Department General Administrative Regulations [EDGAR]), notes that no institution of higher education shall be eligible to receive funds or any other form of financial assistance under any Federal program, including participation in any federally funded or guaranteed student loan program, unless the institution certifies to the Secretary that the institution has adopted and has implemented a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. In response, NCMC has adopted and implemented program and policies to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.
Students
Students are expected to comply with local and state laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages, controlled substances and illegal drugs. In addition, the manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, consumption, use or transportation of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances and illegal drugs and/or possession of drug paraphernalia by any student on College property, at any college-sponsored student activity, or at NCMC approved classes, field trips or activities off campus shall be strictly prohibited. This includes possession of alcoholic beverage containers.
No student shall be in an intoxicated condition, which may be evidenced by disorderly, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, while on campus or at a college- approved event off campus. No student shall furnish or cause to be furnished any alcoholic beverage to any person under the legal drinking age. Missouri under-age drinking laws will be enforced through judicial referrals and, or reporting incidents to the Trenton Police Department.
A violation of NCMC alcohol and drug policies by students is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, which may result in a verbal warning, written warning, loss of privileges, probation, suspension, expulsion from the halls and/or campus, or imposition of a lesser sanction. Sanctions may also include classes, community service, referrals for appropriate counseling and/or referral to local law enforcement for prosecution. If a student is convicted of violating criminal laws regarding alcohol or drugs, they may be subject to civil action. Legal sanctions may include classes, community service, fines, prison terms, loss of driving privileges, and mandated rehabilitation programs.
Employees
The unlawful possession, purchase, manufacture, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees on college property or at any of its activities is prohibited. Violations of NCMC alcohol and drug policies as stated in College policies or employee handbooks/manuals may result in disciplinary action including corrective discipline, counseling, (faculty) reassignment, verbal warnings, documented warnings, probation, suspension with or without pay, and discharge for employees and/or referral to local law enforcement for prosecution.
If an employee is convicted of violating criminal laws concerning alcohol or drugs, in addition to civil action, the employee may be subject to termination. Legal sanctions may include classes, community service, fines, prison terms, loss of driving privileges, and mandated rehabilitation programs. Failure to disclose previous convictions on a job application is grounds for termination.
NCMC supports the laws and regulations of the United States of America, the State of Missouri, Grundy County, and the City of Trenton as well as the counties and cities in which our outreach sites are located. Each student and employee is expected to do the same. A Federal Trafficking Penalties table, obtained from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, is provided below:
Federal Trafficking Penalties
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DRUG/SCHEDULE |
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PENALTIES |
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PENALTIES |
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Cocaine (Schedule II) |
500 - 4999 gms mixture |
First Offense : |
5 kgs or more mixture |
First Offense : |
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Cocaine Base (Schedule II) |
28-279 gms mixture |
Not less than 5 yrs, and not more than 40 yrs. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual |
280 gms or more mixture |
Not less than 10 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual. |
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Fentanyl (Schedule II) |
40 - 399 gms mixture |
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400 gms or more mixture |
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Fentanyl Analogue (Schedule I) |
10 - 99 gms mixture |
Second Offense : Not less than 10 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $8 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual |
100 gms or more mixture |
Second Offense : Not less than 20 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual. |
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Heroin (Schedule I) |
100 - 999 gms mixture |
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1 kg or more mixture |
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LSD (Schedule I) |
1 - 9 gms mixture |
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10 gms or more mixture |
2 or More Prior Offenses: Life imprisonment |
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Methamphetamine (Schedule II) |
5 - 49 gms pure or 50 - 499 gms mixture |
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50 gms or more pure or 500 gms or more mixture |
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PCP (Schedule II) |
10 - 99 gms pure or 100 - 999 gms mixture |
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100 gm or more pure or 1 kg or more mixture |
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Other Schedule I & II drugs (and any drug product containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid) |
Any amount |
First Offense : Not more that 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 yrs, or more than Life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual. |
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Second Offense : Not more than 30 yrs. If death or serious injury, not more than 15 yrs. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual |
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Other Schedule III drugs |
Any amount |
First Offense : Not more than 10 years. If death or serious injury, not more that 15 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2.5 million if not an individual. |
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Second Offense : Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not more than 30 yrs. Fine not more than $1.5 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual |
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All other Schedule IV drugs |
Any amount |
First Offense : Not more than 5 years. Fine not more than $250,000 if an individual, $1 million if not an individual. |
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Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV) |
Less than 1 gm |
Second Offense : Not more than 10 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if not an individual. |
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All Schedule V drugs |
Any amount |
First Offense: Not more than 1 yr. Fine not more than $100,000 if an individual, $250,000 if not an individual. |
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Second Offense : Not more than 4 yrs. Fine not more than $200,000 if an individual, $500,000 if not an individual. |
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Federal Trafficking Penalties - Marijuana
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DRUG |
QUANTITY |
1st OFFENSE |
2nd OFFENSE* |
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Marijuana (Schedule I) |
1,000 kg or more mixture; or 1,000 or more plants |
Not less than 10 years, not more than life |
Not less than 20 years, not more than life |
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If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life |
If death or serious injury, mandatory life |
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Fine not more than $4 million if an individual, $10 million if other than an individual |
Fine not more than $8 million if an individual, $20 million if other than an individual |
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Marijuana (Schedule I) |
100 kg to 999 kg mixture; or 100 to 999 plants |
Not less than 5 years, not more than 40 years |
Not less than 10 years, not more than life |
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If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life |
If death or serious injury, mandatory life |
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Fine not more than $2 million if an individual, $5 million if other than an individual |
Fine not more than $4 million if an individual, $10 million if other than an individual |
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Marijuana (Schedule I) |
more than 10 kgs hashish; 50 to 99 kg mixture |
Not more than 20 years |
Not more than 30 years |
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If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life |
If death or serious injury, mandatory life |
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more than 1 kg of hashish oil; 50 to 99 plants |
Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if other than an individual |
Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if other than individual |
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Marijuana (Schedule I) |
1 to 49 plants; less than 50 kg |
Not more than 5 years |
Not more than 10 years |
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Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million other than individual |
Fine $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than individual |
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Hashish (Schedule I) |
10 kg or less |
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Hashish Oil (Schedule I) |
1 kg or less |
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*The minimum sentence for a violation after two or more prior convictions for a felony drug offense have become final is a mandatory term of life imprisonment without release and a fine up to $8 million if an individual and $20 million if other than an individual.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Information and Programs
The College assists in drug education and prevention programs to reduce the abuse and illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. First-time violators of the College’s substance abuse policies are required to attend a substance abuse education class as part of the disciplinary process. Specific information is addressed in the Alcohol and Drug Biennial Review, available on the Student Consumer Information page at: http://www.ncmissouri.edu/about/Documents/biennial_review.pdf or located in the Dean of Student Services Office. The College also provides education through dissemination of informational materials, educational programs, counseling referrals and college disciplinary actions.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Biennial Review
NCMC compiles a Biennial Review of the College alcohol and drug policy and initiatives. The Biennial Review includes: foundational belief, a review of policy, annual notification, goals, statistical reporting elements, enforcement/sanction consistency, AOD campus efforts, measured effectiveness of the policy and programs through a SWOT analysis, and identified improvements that can be made. It can be found at: http://www.ncmissouri.edu/about/Documents/biennial_review.pdf
Health Risks
Substance abuse may result in a wide array of serious health and behavioral problems. Substance abuse has both long and short-term effects on the body and the mind. Alcohol and drugs are toxic to the human body. In addition to the problem of toxicity, contaminant poisonings often occur with illegal drug use. HIV infection with intravenous drug use is a prevalent hazard.
Acute health problems may include heart attack, stroke, and sudden death, which can occur for first time cocaine users. Long lasting effects caused by drug and alcohol abuse can cause problems such as disruption of normal heart rhythm, high blood pressure, leaks of blood vessels in the brain, bleeding and destruction of brain cells, possible memory loss, infertility, impotency, immune system impairment, kidney failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and pulmonary damage. Drug use during pregnancy may result in fetal damage and birth defects causing hyperactivity, neurological abnormalities, and developmental difficulties.
Additional health risks can include:
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Some Possible Long-Term Effects |
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Alcohol |
toxic psychosis, physical dependence, neurological and liver damage, fetal alcohol syndrome, impaired judgment |
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Amphetamines
uppers, speed, crank |
loss of appetite, delusions, hallucinations, heart problems, hypertension, irritability, insomnia, toxic psychosis, rebound depression |
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Barbiturates
barbs, bluebirds, blues |
severe withdrawal symptoms, possible convulsions, toxic psychosis, depression, physical dependence, impaired judgment |
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Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Dalmane, Rohypnol)
benzos, downers, sleepers, tranqs, roofies |
impaired judgment, sedation, panic reaction, seizures, psychological dependence, physical dependence |
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Cocaine & Cocaine freebase
coke |
loss of appetite, depression, weight loss, seizure, heart attack, stroke, hypertension, psychosis, chronic cough, nasal passage injury, hallucinations |
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Codeine |
physical dependence, constipation, loss of appetite, lethargy, respiratory depression |
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Heroin
H, junk, smack |
physical dependence, constipation, loss of appetite, lethargy, respiratory depression |
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Inhalants
ames, gas, laughing gas, poppers, snappers |
psychological dependence, psychotic reactions, confusion, frozen airway, sudden death |
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LSD
acid |
may intensify existing psychosis, panic reactions, can interfere with psychological adjustment and social functioning, insomnia, flashbacks |
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MDA, MDMA, MOMA
ecstasy, xtc |
same as LSD, sleeplessness, nausea, confusion, increased blood pressure,sweating, paranoia |
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Marijuana (cannabis)
pot, grass, dope, weed, joints |
bronchitis, conjunctivitis, mood swings, paranoia, lethargy, impaired concentration |
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Mescaline (peyote cactus)
mesc, peyote |
may intensify existing psychosis, hallucinations at high dose |
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Methaqualone
ludes |
coma, convulsions |
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Morphine
M, morf |
physical dependence, constipation, loss of appetite, lethargy |
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PCP
crystal, tea, angel dust |
psychotic behavior, violent acts, psychosis, hallucinations at high dose |
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Psilocybin
magic mushrooms, shrooms |
may intensify existing psychosis |
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Steroids
roids, juice |
cholesterol imbalance, acne, baldness, anger management problems, masculinization of women, breast enlargement in men, premature fusion of long bones preventing attainment of normal height, atrophy of reproductive organs, impotence, reduced fertility, stroke, hypertension, congestive heart failure, liver damage, depression |
Provided courtesy of the University of Washington.
Treatment Programs
There is no available on-campus counseling. Locally, counseling and referral assistance to students and employees who are troubled by alcohol or substance abuse problems is provided by North Central Missouri Mental Health Center and Preferred Family Healthcare. Staff and faculty who are experiencing symptoms associated with their own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use are encouraged to seek help. NCMC employees may also seek assistance through the NCMC EAP program through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Information and Programs
The College assists in drug education and prevention programs to reduce the abuse and illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. First-time violators of the College’s substance abuse policies are required to attend a substance abuse education class as part of the disciplinary process. Specific information is addressed in the Alcohol and Drug Biennial Review, available on the Student Consumer Information page at: http://www.ncmissouri.edu/about/Documents/biennial_review.pdf or located in the Dean of Student Services Office. The College also provides education through dissemination of informational materials, educational programs, counseling referrals and college disciplinary actions.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Biennial Review
NCMC compiles a Biennial Review of the College alcohol and drug policy and initiatives. The Biennial Review includes: foundational belief, a review of policy, annual notification, goals, statistical reporting elements, enforcement/sanction consistency, AOD campus efforts, measured effectiveness of the policy and programs through a SWOT analysis, and identified improvements that can be made. It can be found at: http://www.ncmissouri.edu/about/Documents/biennial_review.pdf
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