California State University, Northridge is fully committed to achieving the aims of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989The creation and maintenance of a drug and alcohol-free campus depends on you. It is your responsibility to know and comply with the Drug-Free Campus Policy.
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It is the policy of California State University, Northridge to maintain a campus free of illicit drugsIt
is expressly prohibited to unlawfully manufacture, use, sell, purchase,
transfer, or possess dangerous drugs or narcotics, as those terms
are used in the federal statutes. Campus regulations prohibit employees
and students from being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while
engaged in work or university sponsored activities on or off campus.
This does not include the use of legally prescribed medication that
does not adversely affect work ability, job performance, or the safety
of the individual or others. |
Help is available for employees and students with alcohol and drug problemsFaculty and staff may contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 818-677-2366, TTY 677-7834 for confidential consultation regarding drug or alcohol abuse, or other personal problems at no cost to the employee or member of their immediate family. An assessment of the situation will be made and alternatives will be offered which are both appropriate and affordable. All employee health insurance plans include provisions for the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse problems. For more information, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 818-677-2101, TTY 677-5288. |
- Where to Get Help
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Campus Resources |
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| EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
(818)
677-2366
TTY (818) 677-7834 |
| EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES |
(818)
677-6566
TTY (818) 677-5288 |
| KLOTZ STUDENT HEALTH CENTER |
(818)
677-3666
TTY (818) 677-3692 |
| UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SERVICES |
(818)
677-2366 |
| VICE PRESIDENT, STUDENT AFFAIRS |
(818)
677-2391
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Community Resources |
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| AL-ANON |
(818)
760-7122
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| ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS |
(818)
988-3001
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| ALATEEN |
(818)
760-7122
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| ALCOHOL AND DRUG HELPLINE |
(800)
622-2255
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| FAMILIES ANONYMOUS |
(800)
736-9805
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| MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS |
(800)
766-6779
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| COCAINE ANONYMOUS |
(818)
760-8402
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| NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS |
(818)
773-9999
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No specific endorsement is implied. |
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Risks Associated with Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse |
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| ALCOHOL (Beer, wine, liquor, malt liquor, booze, juice, sauce, hooch) |
Decreased hand/eye coordination Increased irritability Increased aggressive behavior Decreased performance |
Impaired reasoning Drowsiness/mood swings Increased health problems Increased accidents |
California
Law* defines penalties that
apply to anyone convicted of the manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession, or use of controlled substances. Misdemeanor convictions for workplace and campus drug violations can result in a fine, community service, and incarceration of up to a year. Felony convictions for workplace and campus drug use can result in substantial fines and a lengthy sentence in state prison. Most drug-use convictions are defined as felony acts. Violation of campus regulations subjects students to disciplinary actions and sanctions which may include expulsion, suspension, probation, withdrawal of financial aid, or lesser sanctions. Violation of University policy or conviction of a drug offense by faculty or staff while on or off campus when in work status shall be grounds for appropriate disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. * California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6. |
| MARIJUANA (Blunt, dope, ganja, pot, reefer, grass, herb, skunk, weed, joint) |
Short-term memory impairment Impaired judgment Inability to estimate time/distance Physical reflexes slowed Poor coordination |
Drowsiness/mood swings Impaired motor performance Affects driving ability up to 8 hrs. Forgetfulness |
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| COCAINE/CRACK (Blow, bump,C, candy, Charlie, flake, rock, snow) |
Shortened attention span Impaired judgment Impaired decision making |
Lack of dependability Irritability and depression |
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| OPIATES (Heroin, Morphine, Opium, Codeine, Vicodin) |
Impaired judgment Lowered efficiency |
Irritability Reduced attention span |
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| HALLUCINOGENS (PCP, LSD, Ecstasy, Mescaline, Psilocybin) |
Impaired reasoning Feeling of enhanced mental activity |
Inability to follow directions Sadness and anxiety |
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| AMPHETAMINES (Benzedrine, Dexedrine, speed, crystal, crank) |
Restlessness, hyperactivity Irritability Impaired judgment and decision-making ability |
Aggressive/violent outbursts Dizziness Increased risk for accidents Panic-like attacks |
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| SEDATIVES (Valium, Quaalude, reds, phennies) |
Slowed reflexes Lower productivity |
Slowed mental processes Depression |
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For further information see the Drug-Free Workplace Policy at http://www-admn.csun.edu/vp/policies/125_admn_fin/500/540_50.htm |
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