Florida Atlantic University

Notification of Alcohol and Other Drug Information

As a requirement of these regulations, Florida Atlantic University is to disseminate and ensure receipt of the below policy/information to all students, staff, and faculty on a semesterly basis. This process is formally conducted through electronic mail to each member of the FAU community. The messages are directed to individual addresses. Electronic communication is one of FAU’s primary modes of communication to its members.

Questions concerning this policy and/or alcohol and other drug programs, interventions, and policies may be directed to Florida Atlantic University’s Human Resources Department (for faculty/staff) at 561-297-3057, or the Dean of Student’s Office (for students) at 561-297-3542.

1. Policies – Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Weapons

As an academic community, Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an environment in which learning and scholarship can flourish. The possession or use of illegal drugs, or the abuse of those which may otherwise be legally possessed, seriously affects the University environment, as well as the individual potential of our students, faculty, and staff. The University enforces state laws and related University policies, including those prohibiting the following activities on campus:

  • Providing alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 or possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by individuals under 21.
  • Distribution, possession, or use of illegal drugs or controlled substances.
  • Possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons.

The misuse of alcohol and other drugs by students, regardless of age and of location (on-campus or off-campus), is prohibited by the Student Code of Conduct. The University can, and will, impose disciplinary sanctions for violations. Students are also subject to city ordinances, state, and federal laws. The University Alcoholic Beverages Policy addresses violations by university staff.

The University strongly encourages students, faculty, and staff members to voluntarily obtain assistance for a dependency or abuse problem before such behavior results in an arrest and/or disciplinary referral which might result in their separation from the institution.

The use of, or addiction to, alcohol, marijuana, or controlled substances is not considered an excuse for violations of the Student Code of Conduct or faculty and staff expectations and will not be a mitigating factor in the application of appropriate disciplinary sanctions for such violations.

For students and staff members who are dependent on or who abuse the use of alcohol and/or other drugs, help is available both on campus and within the community. Students may contact FAU Counseling and Psychological Services (561-297-3540) and faculty and staff may contact Horizon Behavioral Health (1-800-865-3200).

These and other professional agencies will maintain the confidentiality of persons seeking help for personal dependency and will not report them to institutional or state authorities. Owls Care Health Promotion provides educational and awareness programming, information, and prevention resources.

2. Policies – Tobacco Products

Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited on, in, or about all university property. This prohibition includes, without limitation, smoking and tobacco use in any vehicles while parked, stopped, or traversing university property. The promotion, distribution, or sale of all tobacco and nicotine products is also prohibited on all university property, without exception.

Violations of this policy by faculty, staff, and students may be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion in accordance with applicable university and Florida Board of Governors regulations and/or collective bargaining agreements. Such disciplinary actions may also include reprimand, suspension, or other sanctions.

Violations of this policy by visitors, contractors, guests, and other third parties may be grounds for terminating or suspending their access to and/or use of university property. The university community is encouraged to respectfully remind others of the provisions of this policy, as appropriate. Violations of this policy must be reported through the Environmental Health and Safety Hazard Reporting Link or via email at ehs@fau.edu.

Responsibilities

  1. Office of the Provost: Responsible for faculty compliance with this policy.
  2. The Office of Human Resources: Responsible for staff compliance with this policy.
  3. The Office of the Dean of Students: Responsible for student compliance with this policy.
  4. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety: Investigates reports of non-compliance and seeks remedial action(s) with the appropriate division/department. Responsible for visitor and contractor/vendor compliance with this policy.

3. Student Sanctions – Alcohol & Other Drugs

Underage students confronted by the institution for the consumption of alcohol will face disciplinary sanctions ranging from completion of up to fifty (50) hours of university/community service, to termination of housing contract, student conduct probation for a minimum of one year, parental notification, completion of an educational program, payment of the associated administrative costs, and possible suspension from the University.

Students whose use of alcohol or drugs results in harm or the threat of harm to themselves or others, or to property, regardless of the location of the incident, may face disciplinary action by the University up to and including expulsion.

Student organizations may also be sanctioned for violation of these policies and laws. Sanctions may range from written reprimand to revocation of recognition as a student organization.

Guidelines regarding Alcohol Violations from the Student Code of Conduct

A student found responsible for offenses regarding the use, possession, sale, or distribution of alcohol may be sanctioned as follows, at the discretion of university officials, in accordance with University Regulation 4.007 Student Code of Conduct.

First Violation or Incident of a Low Level of Severity

  1. Completion of an educational program and payment of administrative costs for participation in this program.
  2. Parent/Legal Guardian Notification (for dependent students only, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code).
  3. Completion of between five (5) and fifteen (15) hours of Community/University Service.

Second Violation or Incident of a Moderate Level of Severity

  1. May include any or all sanctions listed above, in addition to:
  2. Completion of a substance use assessment and voluntary completion of recommended treatment from FAU Counseling and Psychological Services or another clinical treatment agency at the student’s expense.
  3. Completion of between fifteen (15) and thirty (30) hours of Community/University Service.
  4. Student Conduct Probation for a minimum of three (3) months.
  5. Deferred Termination of University Housing Contract (for residential students only).

Third Violation or Incident of an Elevated Level of Severity

  1. May include any or all sanctions listed above, in addition to:Completion of up to fifty (50) hours of Community/University Service.
  2. Student Conduct Probation for a minimum of twelve (12) months.
  3. Termination of Housing Contract for a minimum of one (1) year, during which time the student will be suspended from campus Housing and trespassed from all residential areas. Students will be financially responsible for obligations under their Housing Contract (for residential students only).
  4. Suspension for a minimum of three (3) months.
  5. Expulsion from the University.

Student Sanctions – Controlled and Illicit Substance(s)

Sanctioning guidelines vary depending on the amount and type of illicit or illegal substance involved. A student may be suspended or expelled from the University. At a minimum, the following sanctions may apply:

First Violation or Incident of a Low Level of Severity

  1. Completion of an educational program and payment of administrative costs for participation in this program.
  2. Parent/Legal Guardian Notification (for dependent students only, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code).
  3. Completion of twenty-five (25) hours of Community/University Service.
  4. Student Conduct Probation for a minimum of six (6) months.

Second Violation or Incident of a Moderate Level of Severity

  1. May include any or all sanctions listed above, in addition to:Completion of a substance use assessment and voluntary completion of recommended treatment from FAU Counseling and Psychological Services or another clinical treatment agency at the student’s expense.
  2. Completion of fifty (50) hours of Community/University Service.
  3. Probation for a minimum of one (1) year.Deferred Termination of University Housing Contract (for residential students only).

Third Violation or Incident of an Elevated Level of Severity

  1. May include any or all sanctions listed above, in addition to:Termination of Housing Contract for a minimum of one (1) year, during which time the student will be suspended from Campus Housing and trespassed from all residential areas. Students will be financially responsible for obligations under their Housing Contract (for residential students only).
  2. Probation for the duration of the student’s current academic program.
  3. Suspension for a minimum of six (6) months.
  4. Expulsion from the University.

Additional Notes

  • Disciplinary action by the University does not preclude the possibility of criminal charges against a student.
  • Students who exhibit behaviors consistent with drug-use disorder or who behave in any manner inconsistent with this policy may be denied access to university facilities or events.
  • Violations of the policies and laws described herein by a student are grounds for disciplinary action up to and including expulsion in accordance with applicable University and Florida Board of Governors regulations and/or collective bargaining agreements. Such disciplinary actions also may include reprimand or suspension.
  • A violation may be reason for evaluation and treatment of a drug-use disorder or referral for prosecution consistent with local, state, and federal criminal law. The filing of criminal charges similarly does not preclude action by the University.
  • As members of the University community, students are also subject to city ordinances and to state and federal law. Arrest and prosecution for alleged violations of criminal law or city ordinances may result from the same incident for which the University imposes disciplinary sanctions.

4. Employee Sanctions

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance by employees on university premises, or while conducting University business off University premises, is absolutely prohibited.

Violations of this prohibition by employees may result in the application of sanctions, including possible required participation in an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program, and disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment under applicable Board of Trustees regulations, University policies, statutes, employment contracts, or collective bargaining agreements.

Disciplinary action by the University does not preclude the possibility of criminal charges against an employee. Violations of this policy will subject the individual not only to university sanctions but also to potential criminal prosecution by the appropriate authorities.

Jurisdiction of Sanctions

  • Faculty: The Office of Academic Affairs
  • Administrators and staff: The Office of Human Resources
  • Students: The Office of the Dean of Students

Reference Links

Employees, contractors, or members of the public who exhibit behaviors consistent with drug-use disorder or who behave in any manner inconsistent with this policy may be denied access to university facilities or events.

Violations of the policies and laws described herein by an employee are grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination in accordance with applicable University and the Florida Board of Governors regulations and/or collective bargaining agreements. Such disciplinary actions also may include reprimand or suspension. Additionally, a violation may be reason for evaluation and treatment of a drug-use disorder or referral for prosecution consistent with local, state, and federal criminal law. The filing of criminal charges similarly does not preclude action by the University.

5. Florida Law & Sanctions for Violation of Alcohol Control Statutes

Florida Statute 562.11: Selling, giving, or serving alcoholic beverages to a person under age 21; providing a proper name; misrepresenting or misstating age or age of another to induce licensee to serve alcoholic beverages to a person under 21; penalties.

  • A person may not sell, give, serve, or permit to be served alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age or permit a person under 21 years of age to consume such beverages on the licensed premises. A person who violates this paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the second degree.
  • A person may not permit a person younger than 21 years of age who is employed by the licensee to consume alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises or elsewhere while in the scope of employment. A violation constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Alcohol-Related Offenses

  • Selling alcohol to a person under the age of 21:
    • First Offense: Second Degree Misdemeanor – FL Statute 562.111
    • Second Offense: First Degree Misdemeanor – FL Statute 562.111
  • Possession of a fake identification card: Third Degree Felony – FL Statute 322.212
  • Sharing an identification card: Third Degree Felony – FL Statute 322.212
  • Fictitious or unlawfully altered identification card: Third Degree Felony – FL Statute 322.212
  • Misrepresenting or misstating age of self or another for alcohol consumption under age 21: Second Degree Misdemeanor – FL Statute 562.11

Penalties

  • First Degree Misdemeanors: punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year.
  • Second Degree Misdemeanors: punishable by a $500 fine and imprisonment not exceeding 60 days.
  • Third Degree Felonies: punishable by a $5,000 fine, license suspension, and imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.

Florida Penalties for Driving Under the Influence for Persons Under Age 21

According to Florida Statute 322.2616, “it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 who has a blood-alcohol or breath-alcohol level of 0.02 or higher to drive or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle.”

First Offense – Florida Statute 322.2616

  • Lawful detainment
  • Suspension of driving privileges for 6 months

Second Offense – Florida Statute 322.2616

  • Lawful detainment
  • Suspension of driving privileges for 1 year

Driving under 21 with BAC of 0.05 or higher

  • Lawful detainment
  • Suspension of driving privileges until completion of sanctions
  • Completion of a substance abuse course
  • Completion of a substance abuse evaluation

Florida Sanctions for Persons 21+ Driving Under the Influence

Driving while under the influence of alcohol includes:

  • Being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances set forth in s. 877.111, or substances controlled under chapter 893, when affected to the extent that normal faculties are impaired
  • 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood
  • 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath

Sanctions

  • First Conviction: Fine of $500–$1,000 and imprisonment up to 6 months
  • Second Conviction: Fine of $1,000–$2,000 and imprisonment up to 9 months

State of Florida Statutory Provisions for Illegal Drugs

Florida Statutes 893.13, 893.03 & 893.147

Misdemeanor of the First Degree

  • Sell, manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver a controlled substance.
  • Use, or possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to plant, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, process, test, pack, store, or conceal controlled substances.
  • Inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the body a controlled substance using drug paraphernalia.
  • Sell or deliver hypodermic syringes, needles, or other objects for injection of substances into the human body to anyone under 18 (unless dispensed by a licensed practitioner, parent, legal guardian, or pharmacist with a valid prescription).

Felony of the Third Degree

  • Deliver drug paraphernalia to a minor.
  • Use, possess with intent to use, or manufacture with intent to use drug paraphernalia, knowing it will be used to transport controlled substances.

Felony of the Second Degree

  • Delivering drug paraphernalia to a person under 18 years of age.

Specific to Palm Beach County

According to Palm Beach County Ordinance 2015-048, adults who possess 20 grams or less of marijuana or marijuana drug paraphernalia may be considered in violation of a misdemeanor and declared a civil infraction.

View Palm Beach County Ordinance 2015-048

Although Palm Beach County has the ordinance, marijuana or marijuana drug paraphernalia is still prohibited on FAU campuses. According to FAU Policy 1.6: Drug-Free Environment:

“No employee or student is to report to work, class, or any University activity while under the influence of illegal drugs. The possession and use of controlled drugs by members of the University community must always be in accordance with the provisions of federal and state law, and the regulations and policies of the Florida Board of Governors and the University.”

A student or employee that violates university policies can be subject to disciplinary action that includes but is not limited to termination or expulsion. It should also be noted that medical marijuana is prohibited under the FAU Student Code of Conduct.

6. Federal Drug Laws

The possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs is prohibited by federal law. Strict penalties are enforced for drug convictions, including mandatory prison terms for many offenses. The following information provides an overview of federal penalties for first convictions. All penalties are doubled for subsequent drug convictions.

Denial of Federal Aid (20 USC 1091)

Under the Higher Education Act of 1998, students convicted under federal or state law for the sale or possession of drugs will have their federal financial aid eligibility suspended. This includes all federal grants, loans, federal work-study programs, and more.

  • Conviction for drug possession:
    • First offense: Ineligible for one year from the date of conviction
    • Second offense: Ineligible for two years
    • Third offense: Ineligible indefinitely
  • Conviction for drug sales:
    • First offense: Ineligible for two years
    • Second offense: Ineligible indefinitely

Eligibility can be regained by successfully completing an approved drug rehabilitation program.

Forfeiture of Personal Property and Real Estate (21 USC 853)

Any person convicted of a federal drug offense punishable by more than one year in prison shall forfeit to the United States any personal or real property related to the violation, including houses, cars, and other belongings. Property may be seized at the time of arrest on charges that may result in forfeiture.

Federal Drug Trafficking Penalties (21 USC 841)

Penalties for federal drug trafficking convictions vary according to the quantity of the controlled substance involved. Penalties for subsequent offenses are twice as severe.

If death or serious bodily injury results from the use of an illegally distributed controlled substance, the convicted person faces a mandatory life sentence and fines up to $8 million.

Persons convicted on federal charges of drug trafficking within 1,000 feet of a university (21 USC Controlled Substances Act 860) face penalties of prison terms and fines that are twice the maximum punishment for the offense, with a mandatory prison sentence of at least 1 year.

Federal Trafficking Penalties 

Drug Penalties Based on Schedule and Quantity

Drug/Schedule

Quantity

Penalties (First Offense)

Penalties (Second Offense)

Cocaine (Schedule II)

500–4999 grams mixture

Not less than 5 years, not more than 40 years. If death/serious injury: 20 years to life. Fine: ≤$5M (individual), ≤$25M (not individual)

Not less than 10 years, not more than life. If death/serious injury: life. Fine: ≤$8M (individual), ≤$50M (not individual)

Cocaine Base (Schedule II)

28–279 grams mixture

Same as above

Same as above

Fentanyl (Schedule II)

40–399 grams mixture

Same as above

Same as above

Fentanyl Analogue (Schedule I)

10–99 grams mixture

Same as above

Same as above

Heroin (Schedule I)

100–999 grams mixture

Same as above

Same as above

LSD (Schedule I)

1–9 grams mixture

Same as above

Same as above

Methamphetamine (Schedule II)

5–49 grams pure or 50–499 grams mixture

Same as above

Same as above

PCP (Schedule II)

10–99 grams pure or 100–999 grams mixture

Same as above

Same as above

 

Higher Quantity – Increased Penalties

Drug/Schedule

Quantity

Penalties (First Offense)

Penalties (Second Offense)

Cocaine

5 kg or more

Not less than 10 years, not more than life. If death/serious injury: 20 years to life. Fine: ≤$10M (individual), ≤$50M (not individual)

Not less than 20 years, not more than life. If death/serious injury: life. Fine: ≤$20M (individual), ≤$75M (not individual)

Cocaine Base

280 grams or more

Same as above

Same as above

Fentanyl

400 grams or more

Same as above

Same as above

Fentanyl Analogue

100 grams or more

Same as above

Same as above

Heroin

1 kg or more

Same as above

Same as above

LSD

10 grams or more

Same as above

Same as above

Methamphetamine

50 grams or more pure or 500 grams or more mixture

Same as above

Same as above

PCP

100 grams or more pure or 1 kg or more mixture

Same as above

Same as above

2 or More Prior Offenses

—

—

Life imprisonment. Fine: ≤$20M (individual), ≤$75M (not individual)

 

Other Drug Schedules – General Penalties

Drug/Schedule

Quantity

Penalties (First Offense)

Penalties (Second Offense)

Other Schedule I & II (including GHB)

Any amount

≤20 years. If death/serious injury: 20 years to life. Fine: ≤$1M (individual), ≤$5M (not individual)

≤30 years. If death/serious injury: life. Fine: ≤$2M (individual), ≤$10M (not individual)

Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV)

1 gram

Same as above

Same as above

Other Schedule III

Any amount

≤10 years. If death/serious injury: ≤15 years. Fine: ≤$500k (individual), ≤$2.5M (not individual)

≤20 years. If death/serious injury: ≤30 years. Fine: ≤$1M (individual), ≤$5M (not individual)

Other Schedule IV

Any amount

≤5 years. Fine: ≤$250k (individual), ≤$1M (not individual)

≤10 years. Fine: ≤$500k (individual), ≤$2M (not individual)

Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV)

Other than 1 gram or more

Same as above

Same as above

All Schedule V

Any amount

≤1 year. Fine: ≤$100k (individual), ≤$250k (not individual)

≤4 years. Fine: ≤$200k (individual), ≤$500k (not individual)

Source: DEA: Drugs of Abuse 2020 (508 compliant PDF)

Federal Trafficking Penalties for Marijuana

Trafficking Penalties for Marijuana
Drug Quantity 1st Offense 2nd Offense*
Marijuana 1,000 kg or more mixture; or 1,000 or more plants 10 years to life; if death/serious injury: 20 years to life; fine ≤ $10M (individual), ≤ $50M (not individual) 20 years to life; if death/serious injury: life; fine ≤ $20M (individual), ≤ $75M (not individual)
Marijuana 100–999 kg mixture; or 100–999 plants 5–40 years; if death/serious injury: 20 years to life; fine ≤ $5M (individual), ≤ $25M (not individual) 10 years to life; if death/serious injury: life; fine ≤ $20M (individual), ≤ $75M (not individual)
Marijuana More than 10 kg hashish; 50–99 kg marijuana mixture; More than 1 kg hashish oil; 50–99 plants Up to 20 years; if death/serious injury: 20 years to life; fine ≤ $1M (individual), ≤ $5M (not individual) Up to 30 years; if death/serious injury: life; fine ≤ $2M (individual), ≤ $10M (not individual)
Marijuana Less than 50 kg (excluding 50+ plants); 1–49 plants Up to 5 years; fine ≤ $250K (individual), ≤ $1M (not individual) Up to 10 years; fine ≤ $500K (individual), ≤ $2M (not individual)
Hashish (Schedule I) 10 kg or less —
Hashish Oil (Schedule I) 1 kg or less —

*The minimum sentence for a violation after two or more prior convictions for a felony drug offense is mandatory life imprisonment without release and a fine up to $20 million (individual) or $75 million (non-individual).

Source: DEA: Drugs of Abuse 2020 (508 compliant PDF)

Drugs/Substances and Effects on Health

Common Drugs, Alternate Names, and Health Effects
Drug/Substance Other Names (also known as) Effects on Health
Narcotics

Smack, Horse, Mud, Brown Sugar, Junk, Black Tat, Big H, Paregoric, Dover’s Powder, MPTP (New Heroin), Hillbilly Heroin, Lean or Purple Drank, OC, Ox, Oxy, Oxycontin, oxy condone Sipping Syrup, opium, morphine, methadone, hydromorphone, heroin

 Psychological dependence, constricted pupils, confusion, convulsions, extreme drowsiness, slowed breathing, overdose, death
Fentanyl Apache, China Girl, China Town, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfellas, Great Bear, He- Man, Jackpot, King Ivory, Murder 8, and Tango & Cash

Stupor, changes in pupillary size, cold and clammy skin, cyanosis, coma, pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression and respiratory failure, death.
Stimulants Bennies, Black Beauties, Cat, Coke, Crank, Crystal, Flake, Ice, Pellets, R-Ball, Skippy, Snow, Speed, Uppers, and Vitamin R, cocaine, Khat, methamphetamine, amphetamine Dizziness, tremors, headache, flushed skin, chest pain with palpitations, excessive sweating, vomiting, and abdominal cramps high fever, convulsions, and cardiovascular collapse
Amphetamines Bennies, Black Beauties, Crank, Ice, Speed, and Uppers. Cocaine Dizziness, tremors, headache, flushed skin, chest pain with palpitations, excessive sweating, vomiting, and abdominal cramps high fever, convulsions, and cardiovascular collapse
Methamphetamine Batu, Bikers Coffee, Black Beauties, Chalk, Chicken Feed, Crank, Crystal, Glass, Go-Fast, Hiropon, Ice, Meth, Methlies Quick, Poor Man’s Cocaine, Shabu, Shards, Speed, Stove Top, Tina, Trash, Tweak, Uppers, Ventana, Vidrio, Yaba, and

Yellow Bam

 Highly addictive, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, and Psychotic features including paranoia, aggression, visual and auditory hallucinations, mood disturbances, and delusions, death
Depressants Barbs, Benzos, Downers, Georgia Home Boy, GHB, Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid X, Nerve Pills, Phennies, R2, Reds, Roofies, Rophies, Tranks, and Yellows, barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Rohypnol

Amnesia, reduce reaction time, impair mental functioning and judgment, and cause confusion

Slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, weakness, headache, lightheadedness, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, and slowed

breathing, suicidal ideation, death
Hallucinogens Cid, Blotter, Blotter Acid, Cubes, Doses, Fry, Mind Candy, Mushrooms, Shrooms, Special K, STP, X, and XTC, MDMA, Ecstasy LSD, ketamine, acid, peyote, mescaline, psilocybin

Elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, and dilated pupils, involuntarily rapid eye movement, dilated pupils, salivation, tear secretions, and stiffening of the muscles, tremors, weakness impaired motor coordination, nausea, confusion, anxiety, depression, paranoia, sleep problems, and drug craving, respiratory depression, coma, convulsions, seizures, respiratory arrest, death
Marijuana/Cannabis Aunt Mary, BC Bud, Blunts, Boom, Chronic, Dope, Gangster, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Herb, Hydro, Indo, Joint, Kif, Mary Jane, Mota, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk, Smoke, Weed, and Yerba Pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement,

dizziness, nausea, tachycardia, facial flushing, dry mouth, and tremor Disinhibition, relaxation, increased sociability, and talkativeness, time distortion illusions, delusions increased appetite
Steroids Arnolds, Juice, Pumpers, Roids, Stackers, and Weight Gainers

Depression, dramatic mood swings, stunt growth, reduced sperm count, increased risk of coronary heart disease, strokes, heart attacks. Risk for viral infections such as HIV/AIDS. Hepatitis B, C or bacterial infections at injection sites, endocarditis
Inhalants Gluey, Huff, Rush, Whippets

Paint or stains on body or clothing; spots or sores around the mouth; red or runny eyes or nose; chemical breath odor; drunk, dazed, or dizzy appearance; nausea; loss of appetite; anxiety; excitability; and irritability, nervous system damage, rapid heart rhythms, Weight loss, muscle weakness, disorientation, in- attentiveness, lack of coordination, irritability, depression, “Sudden sniffing death”, asphyxiation
Designer Drugs

Bath salts, k2/spice, synthetic opioids

Bliss, Blue Silk, Cloud Nine, Drone, Energy-1, Ivory Wave, Lunar Wave, Meow Meow,Ocean Burst, Pure Ivory, Purple Wave, Red Dove, Snow Leopard, Stardust, Vanilla Sky, White Dove, White Knight, White Lightning

 Rapid heartbeat; hypertension; hyperthermia; prolonged dilation of the pupil of the eye; breakdown of muscle fibers that leads to release of muscle fiber

contents into bloodstream; teeth grinding; sweating; headaches; palpitations; seizures; as well as paranoia, hallucinations, and delusion, heart attack, acute kidney

injury, death
Drugs of Concern DXM, Dextromethorphan, CCC, Dex, Poor Man’s PCP, Robo, Rojo, Skittles, Triple C, Velvet, Kratom, Salvia Divinorum, Maria Pastora, Sally-D, Salvia,

Confusion, agitation, paranoia, euphoria, hallucinations, inappropriate laughter, lethargy, loss of coordination, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, involuntary spasmodic movement of the eyeballs, tachycardia, constipation, increased urination, sweating, itching dry mouth, hepatotoxicity, seizures, insomnia, anorexia, induced

panic, fear, sense of overlapping realities,

Federal Drug Possession Penalties (21 USC § 844)

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled substance unless that person is licensed or registered to prescribe them.

It is also unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally purchase at retail during a 30-day period more than 9 grams of ephedrine base, pseudoephedrine base, or phenylpropanolamine base in a scheduled listed chemical product.

Penalties

  • First offense: Imprisonment up to 1 year, fine of at least $1,000, or both.
  • With one prior conviction: 15 days to 2 years imprisonment and a fine of at least $2,500.
  • With two or more prior convictions: 90 days to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of at least $5,000.
  • Possession of flunitrazepam: Up to 3 years imprisonment and fines as provided in the US Code (mandatory minimum sentence applies).

A convicted person may also be ordered to pay for reasonable costs of investigation and prosecution unless proven unable to pay.

Distribution or Manufacturing in or Near Schools and Colleges (21 USC § 841)

A person cannot distribute or possess with intent to distribute controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a school, college, playground, public housing, youth center, swimming pool, or video arcade facility.

First Offense

  • Punishable by up to twice the maximum punishment authorized by 21 USC § 841(b).
  • At least twice any term of supervised release authorized by 21 USC § 841(b).
  • Mandatory minimum imprisonment of at least 1 year (except in cases involving 5 grams or less of marijuana).
  • A fine of up to twice the maximum authorized by 21 USC § 841(b).

Second Offense

  • Imprisonment of not less than 3 years and up to life.
  • Three times the maximum punishment authorized by 21 USC § 841(b) for a first offense.
  • At least three times any term of supervised release authorized by 21 USC § 841(b).
  • A fine of up to three times that authorized by 21 USC § 841(b).

Penalties for third and subsequent convictions are governed by 21 USC § 841(b)(1)(A).

7. Counseling and Treatment

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Intervention – Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

561-297-CAPS (2277) · www.fau.edu/counseling

CAPS understands that undergraduate and graduate students are experiencing many stresses and demands that can impact their coping resources and affect their decisions about alcohol and other substances. Students may choose to see a clinician with expertise in the assessment of substance misuse, abuse, and dependency.

Reasons Students May Seek Help

  • Desire for assistance in moderating their use
  • Concern about friends’ or family members’ use of alcohol or other drugs
  • Referral from Owls Care Health Promotion, the Student Health Center, or other providers
  • Assistance in finding recovery resources and maintaining abstinence
  • Family request

Services Provided by CAPS

  • Comprehensive assessment
  • Consultation
  • Recommendations and referrals to other agencies as indicated
  • Prevention programming in collaboration with campus partners
  • Education about issues emerging from assessments
  • Support for those trying to reduce alcohol consumption
  • Addressing the impact of alcohol and drug use on mental or physical health
  • Short-term individual or group counseling
  • Online screenings

Employee Assistance Program

Through FAU’s Human Resources Department, the Employee Assistance Program offers employees education, counseling, and referrals.

Community Resources

Within Boca Raton and Palm Beach County, multiple substance abuse counseling agencies exist. Visit the following link to search for agencies near you: Palm Beach County Funded Agencies .

These agencies may provide services such as intake/evaluation, detoxification, residential programs, outpatient services, DUI evaluations, and remedial education. Interested individuals should contact each agency for details about services and costs. FAU does not endorse or recommend any agency and is not responsible for the accuracy of this list.

8. Prevention and Education

Through Owls Care Health Promotion and other university departments, students have access to a variety of comprehensive resources to help make safer decisions and minimize risks. These programs and interventions are designed to prevent and reduce alcohol and other drug use/abuse and are available to the FAU community.

As mandated by the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act, this policy is distributed to all students, staff, and faculty annually. Every even year, a biennial review of the comprehensive alcohol and other drug program is conducted.

For more information concerning current programs, interventions, and policies, contact:
Karen Murray 561-297-1048 murrayk@fau.edu

Florida Atlantic University On-Campus Resources/Information

FAU Collegiate Recovery Community

The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC), a registered student organization at FAU, provides an environment where people in recovery and advocates of recovery can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

12 Step Meeting

Join the CRC for “Friends Always Understand” every Wednesday at 6 PM at the Field House.

9. Off-Campus Resources/Information

Accessibility Notice

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no individual shall be discriminated against based on disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of the University. Further, no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, the services, programs, or activities of the University.

Disclaimer

This information is provided as a general summary of applicable laws and policies. Laws are frequently amended and reinterpreted, and the application of law to specific situations generally requires an analysis of all the facts and circumstances. Updates to these laws and policies are generally reflected on the websites mentioned here, but individuals are ultimately responsible for knowing the laws. This information should not be substituted for specific legal advice.

The Florida Atlantic University Student Code of Conduct (applicable to all students, student groups, and student organizations) and University policies articulate the campus behavior and safety standards that may result in educational sanctions independent of any criminal considerations. Violation(s) of law also may be a violation of the University Student Code of Conduct and can result in conduct sanctions. Please note that the University’s expectations for appropriate behavior may be higher than the minimums set forth under the law.

Consumer Information

According to the Federal Regulations pertaining to the Higher Education Act of 1965, a school must provide information about financial aid, campus facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, and preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Information is available online at: FAU Consumer Information. A paper copy is available upon request.

The Consumer Information must be distributed annually to enrolled students by October 1st and made available to current employees, prospective employees, and prospective students. The information is distributed through the FAU Office of University Communications.

Contact Information

If you would like assistance obtaining a paper copy of the consumer information or have questions, contact:

Mailing Address

Student Financial Aid
777 Glades Road
Bldg SU80 Room #233
Boca Raton, FL 33431