Florida Atlantic University

Summer 2025

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
Distribution, possession, or use of illegal drugs or controlled
Possession of firearms or other dangerous

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 e-mail at ehs@fau.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Office of the Provost: Responsible for faculty compliance with this policy.
The Office of Human Resources: Responsible for staff compliance with this policy.
The Office of the Dean of Students: Responsible for student compliance with this policy.
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety: Investigates reports of non-compliances 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 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 the 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
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

Second Violation or Incident of a Moderate Level of Severity - May include any or all the 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.
Completion of between fifteen (15) and thirty (30) hours of Community/University
Student Conduct Probation for a minimum of three (3)
Deferred Termination of University Housing Contract (for residential students only).

Third Violation or Incident of an Elevated Level of Severity - May include any or all the sanctions listed above, in addition to:

Completion of up to fifty (50) hours of Community/University
Student Conduct Probation for a minimum of twelve (12)
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 Students will be financially responsible for obligations under their Housing Contract (for residential students only).
Suspension for a minimum of three (3)
Expulsion from the University

Student Sanctions - Controlled and Illicit Substance(s)

Sanctioning Guidelines - 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, a student may be sanctioned as follows. The sanctions listed below serve only as guidelines.

First Violation or incident of a Low Level of Severity

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

Second Violation or Incident of a Moderate Level of Severity - May include any or all the 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.
Completion of fifty (50) hours of Community/University
Probation for a minimum of one (1) iv. Deferred Termination of University Housing Contract (for residential students only).

Third Violation or Incident of an Elevated Level of Severity - May include any or all the 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).
Probation for the duration of the student’s current academic
Suspension for a minimum of six (6)
Expulsion from the University

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 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.

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. Specific sanctions for faculty, administration, staff, and students are under the jurisdiction of the following:

Faculty: The Office of Academic
Administrators and staff: The Office of Human Resources; and
Students: The Office of the Dean of Students
Links for reference:

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 person under age 21; providing a proper name; misrepresenting or misstating age or age of another to induce licensee to serve alcoholic beverages to 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,
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 licensee, or his or her or its agents, officers, servants, or employees, who violates this paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the first

Selling of alcohol person under the age of 21

First Offense: Second Degree Misdemeanor – FL Statute 562.111
Second Offense: First Degree Misdemeanor – FL Statute 563.111

Possession of a fake identification card

First Offense: Third Degree Felony – FL Statute 322.212

Sharing an identification card

First Offense: Third Degree Felony – FL Statute 322.212

Fictitious or unlawfully altered identification card

First Offense: Third Degree Felony – FL Statute 322.212

Misrepresenting or misstating age of self or another for alcohol consumption underage of 21

First Offense: Second Degree Misdemeanor – FL Statute 562.11

Penalties

First Degree Misdemeanors are punishable with a definite term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year
Second Degree Misdemeanors are punishable with a $500 fine and a definite term of imprisonment not exceeding 60
Third Degree Felonies are punishable with a $5,000 fine, license suspension, and a term of imprisonment not exceeding 5

Florida Penalties for Driving Under 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 and under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of 0.05 or higher

First Offense – Florida Statute 322.2616

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 this includes:

Being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 111, or any substance controlled under chapter 893, when affected to the extent that the person’s normal faculties are impaired;
08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood
08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath

Sanctions

First conviction

Fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000.
Imprisonment not more than 6 months

Second conviction

Fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000
Imprisonment not more than 9 months

State of Florida Statutory Provisions for Illegal Drugs Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession Florida Statutes 893.13,893.03 & 893.147

Violation of below is a misdemeanor of first degree

sell, manufacture, or deliver, or possess with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver, a controlled substance
person to use, or to possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, or conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance
person to sell or otherwise deliver hypodermic syringes, needles, or other objects which may be used, are intended for use, or are designed for use in parenterally injecting substances into the human body to any person under 18 years of age, except that hypodermic syringes, needles, or other such objects may be lawfully dispensed to a person under 18 years of age by a licensed practitioner, parent, or legal guardian or by a pharmacist pursuant to a valid prescription for same

Violation of below is a felony of third degree

deliver drug paraphernalia to a minor
to use, possess with the intent to use, or manufacture with the intent to use drug paraphernalia, knowing or when one reasonably should know that it will be used to transport

Violation of below is a 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 a misdemeanor and declared a civil infraction.

https://library.municode.com/fl/palm_beach_county/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?node Id=748425 https://library.municode.com/fl/palm_beach_county/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?node

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 it not limited to termination or expulsion. https://www.fau.edu/policies/files/1.6%20Drug-Free%20Environment.pdf . It should also be noted that medical marijuana is also 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, although not complete, is an overview of federal penalties for first convictions. All penalties are doubled for any subsequent drug conviction.

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. Students convicted of drug possession will be ineligible for one year from the date of the conviction of the first offense, two years for the second offense, and indefinitely for the third offense. Students convicted of selling drugs will be ineligible for two years from the date of the first conviction, and indefinitely for the second offense. Those who lose eligibility can regain eligibility 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 personal belongings. A warrant of seizure is issued, and property is seized at the time an individual is arrested 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 in the transaction. The following list is a sample of the range and severity of federal penalties imposed for first convictions. Penalties for subsequent offenses are twice as severe.

If death or serious bodily injury result from the use of a controlled substance which has been illegally distributed, the person convicted on federal charges of distributing the substance faces mandatory life sentence and fines ranging 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 which 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.gov: https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020- 04/Drugs%20of%20Abuse%202020-Web%20Version-508%20compliant-4-24-20_0.pdf

Trafficking Penalties for Marijuana

Drug	Quantity	1st Offense	2nd Offense*
Marijuana	1,000 kg or more mixture; or 1,000 or more marijuana plants	Not less than 10 years or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury: not less than 20 years, or more than life. Fine ≤ $10M (individual), ≤ $50M (not individual)	Not less than 20 years or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury: life imprisonment. Fine ≤ $20M (individual), ≤ $75M (not individual)
Marijuana	100–999 kg mixture; or 100–999 plants	Not less than 5 years or more than 40 years. If death or serious bodily injury: not less than 20 years, or more than life. Fine ≤ $5M (individual), ≤ $25M (not individual)	Not less than 10 years or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury: life imprisonment. 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	Not less than 20 years. If death or serious bodily injury: not less than 20 years, or more than life. Fine ≤ $1M (individual), ≤ $5M (not individual)	Not less than 30 years. If death or serious bodily injury: life imprisonment. Fine ≤ $2M (individual), ≤ $10M (not individual)
Marijuana	Less than 50 kg (excluding 50+ plants); 1–49 marijuana plants	Not less than 5 years. Fine ≤ $250K (individual), ≤ $1M (not individual)	Not less than 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 have become final is a mandatory term of life imprisonment without release and a fine up to $20 million if an individual and $75 million if other than an individual.

Source: dea.gov: https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020- 04/Drugs%20of%20Abuse%202020-Web%20Version-508%20compliant-4-24-20_0.pdf

Drugs/Substances and effects on health

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 (pinpoint) pupils, cold clammy skin, confusion, convulsions, extreme drowsiness, and 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	Increased blood pressure and pulse rates, insomnia, loss of appetite, and physical exhaustion, agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, death
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, and 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 opioid 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 that is licensed or registered to prescribe them.

It shall be 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.,

It is punishable by a term of imprisonment of a maximum of a year, and a fine a minimum of $1,000, or both, except that if he commits such offense after a prior conviction under this subchapter or subchapter II, or a prior conviction for any drug, narcotic, or chemical

offense chargeable under the law of any State, has become final, they shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for at least 15 days but a maximum of 2 years, and shall be fined a minimum of $2,500, unless there has been two or more prior convictions. In which case, it is a sentence of a minimum of 90 days and maximum of 3 years and shall be fined a minimum of $5,000

Notwithstanding any penalty provided in this subsection, any person convicted under this subsection for the possession of flunitrazepam shall be imprisoned for a maximum of 3 years, shall be fined as otherwise provided in in the US Code, or both. The minimum sentence is mandatory.

A person that violates the code will have to pay for reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution unless it has been determined that the defendant does not have the ability to pay.

21 U.S. Code § 841.Distribution or manufacturing in or near schools and colleges

A person cannot distribute or possess with intent to distribute controlled substances in or within a thousand feet of public or private elementary, vocational, or secondary school or a public or private college, junior college, or university, or a playground, or housing facility owned by a public housing authority, or within 100 feet of a public or private youth center, public swimming pool, or video arcade facility,

For a first offense

Punishable by twice the maximum punishment authorized by 21 US Code section 841 (b); and (2) at least twice any term of supervised release authorized by section 841(b) of this title for a first offense. A fine up to twice that authorized by 21 US Code section 841 (b) may be imposed in addition to any term of imprisonment authorized by this subsection. Except to the extent a greater minimum sentence is otherwise provided by 21 US Code section 841 (b) a person shall be sentenced under this subsection to a term of imprisonment of not less than one year. The mandatory minimum sentencing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to offenses involving 5 grams or less of marihuana (marijuana).

For a second offense

Punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than three years and not more than life imprisonment or (B) three times the maximum punishment authorized by 21 US Code section 841 (b) for a first offense, and (2) at least three times any term of supervised release authorized by 21 US Code section 841 (b) for a first offense.
A fine up to three times that authorized by 21 US Code section 841 may be imposed in addition to any term of imprisonment authorized by this subsection. Except to the extent a greater minimum sentence is otherwise provided by the U.S. Code a person shall be sentenced under this subsection to a term of imprisonment of not less than three years. Penalties for third and subsequent convictions shall be governed by 21 US Code section 841 (b)(1)(A).

7. Counseling and Treatment

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Intervention – Counseling and Psychological Services –(CAPS) (561-297-CAPS [2277]; fau.edu/counseling).

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

Students may have a variety of reasons for seeking 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 medical or mental health providers
Assistance in finding recovery resources and maintaining abstinence in the campus atmosphere
Family request

The services that CAPS provide include the following:

Comprehensive assessment
Consultation
Recommendation and referral to other agencies as indicated
Prevention programming in collaboration with other campus partners
Education about specific issues emerging from the assessment
Structure and support for those trying to reduce their alcohol consumption
Addressing the impact of alcohol and drug use on other physical or mental health diagnoses
Short-term individual or group counseling
Online Screenings

Through Florida Atlantic University’s Human Resources Department, the Employee Assistance Program offers employees additional education and counseling, as well as appropriate referrals.

Within the Boca Raton and Palm Beach community, the following substance abuse counseling agencies exist:

https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/SubstanceUseDisorders/Pages/Funded-Agencies.aspx . Please visit the link to search for an agency close to you. These agencies provide a variety of services which may include intake/evaluation, social setting detoxification, intensive residential program, chemical dependency programs, adolescent & adult outpatient services, dui evaluations and remedial education. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact each agency for additional information regarding specific services and costs. FAU does not endorse or recommend any agency over another, nor does it hold responsibility for the accuracy or upkeep of this list.

8. Prevention and Education

Through Owls Care Health Promotion and other departments and offices, students have access to a variety of comprehensive information they can utilize to make safer decisions and minimize risks. This information can be useful for all students, regardless of personal substance use, to be a caring owl and watch out for their friends. Individual, group, and community educational programs and interventions designed to prevent and reduce alcohol and other drug use/abuse are offered to the Florida Atlantic University community. As mandated by the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act, this policy is distributed to all students, staff, and faculty on an annual basis, and during 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 by phone at 561- 297-1048 or by email at murrayk@fau.edu.

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES/INFORMATION

Counseling and Psychological Services 561. 297.CAPS(2277)

www.fau.edu/counseling

Owls Care Health Promotion 561.297.1048

www.fau.edu/owlscare

Student Health Services 561.297.3512

www.fau.edu/shs

Dean of Students 561.297.3542

www.fau.edu/dean

University Police Department 561.297.3500

www.fau.edu/police

Employee Assistance Program 561.297.3072

www.fau.edu/hr

Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

www.fau.edu/student

FAU Collegiate Recovery Community

The collegiate recovery community, a registered student organization at FAU, is a community designed to create an environment in which people in recovery and advocates of recovery can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. To get connected with the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC):

Complete the CRC interest Form: https://bit.ly/3eqJPrl
Email: crcinfo@fau.edu
OwlCentral: https://fau.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/collegiaterecoverycommunity
com/groups/FAUCRC

12 Step Meeting

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

9. OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES/INFORMATION

Boca Raton Police Department – Emergency 911, Non - Emergency (561)-338-1234

www.myboca.us/178/Police-Services

Jupiter Police Department- Emergency 911 Non- Emergency (561)-799-4445

https://www.jupiter.fl.us/184/Police

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency 911, Non-Emergency (561)-688-3000

www.pbso.org

Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office (561)-355-7100

http://www.sa15.state.fl.us/stateattorney/

Fort Pierce Police Department- Emergency 911, Non-emergency (772)-467-3000

https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/438/Police-Department

Saint Lucie County Sherriff’s Office – Emergency 911, Non- Emergency (772)-462-7300 https://www.stluciesheriff.com/

Saint Lucie County State Attorney’s Office- (772)-465-3000

http://www.sao19.org/#About

Davie Police Department- Emergency 911, Non- Emergency (954)-693-8200

https://www.davie-fl.gov/150/Police

Fort Lauderdale Police Department- Emergency 911, Non- Emergency (954)-828-5700

https://www.flpd.org/

Broward County Sheriff’s Office- Emergency 911, Non- Emergency (954) 764-4357

https://www.sheriff.org/Pages/Home.aspx

Broward County State Attorney’s Office- (954) 831-6955

http://www.sao17.state.fl.us/locations.html

In accordance with 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 or be subjected to discrimination by 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, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Information will be made available online at: https://www.fau.edu/finaid/resources/other-resources/ as well as the option to provide a paper copy if requested. https://as

The Consumer Information must be distributed annually to enrolled students by October 1^st, as well as made available to current employees, perspective employees and perspective students. The information will be distributed through FAU Office of University Communications.

If you would like assistance obtaining a paper copy of the consumer information or if you have questions about consumer information, please contact one of the following designated employees of the Office of Student Financial Aid:

Alex Laurent alaurent@fau.eduor by phone 561-297-3528

Suzanne Paton patons@fau.edu or by phone 561-297-2751

Our representatives may also be contacted by mail at the following address:

Student Financial Aid

777 Glades Road

Bldg SU80 Room #233

Boca Raton, FL 33431