Kutztown University Choices 2014
Kutztown University's Choices is a publication for students and employees on alcohol and other
drugs.
KU Choices invites students and the campus community to educate themselves about the dangers
of alcohol and how to make safe choices.
President's Roundtable
The President's Roundtable on Alcohol & Other Drugs is a campus and community coalition that
was established in 1998. Efforts are aimed toward developing strategies that include
environmental approaches (such as more vigorous enforcement of zero tolerance laws, other
drinking and driving laws, and strategies to reduce the availability of alcohol) as well as
initiatives that target individual drinkers (implementation of routine alcohol screening,
counseling and treatment).
Events & Accomplishments
Kutztown University received state funding for the Pennsylvania Strategic Prevention
Framework State Incentive Grant for the 2008-2012 fiscal years. The grant concluded and a final
report was made available July 2012.
During the 2012-2013 academic year, the President's Roundtable took the findings of the report
and focused on building the coalition capacity. The Steering Committee met throughout the
academic year that included stakeholders from campus offices, local police force, local
government agents, local school district, and local businesses. The coalition supports alcohol
screenings, Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TipS® ) for the University, the Great
American Smokeout, and interactive educational displays at events and workshops.
At the conclusion of the 2012-2013 academic year, the President's Roundtable on Alcohol &
Other Drugs made a decision to look for outside funding opportunities that would provide an
opportunity to support alcohol and other drugs prevention efforts.
BASICS
The college experience is unique and different for everyone. Finding balance through healthy
lifestyle choices can assist students in meeting their goals with success.
Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is now available to
students as a self-referral for students contemplating change.
The program provides a one-on-one experience with a BASICS facilitator.
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Confidential
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Prevention program
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Two sessions
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Customized feedback
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Examine choices
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Develop a personal plan
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Resources available for students (FREE)
Self-Referral Options
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Great risk management program for student groups, organizations, and teams
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One-on-one sessions
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Appointments available for non-traditional students
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Services available for students living on and off campus
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Services are FREE
For more information please contact the BASICS coordinator at AODteam@kutztown.edu
Faculty & Staff
Assistance for staff and faculty is available through the STATE EMPLOYEES ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (SEAP). Employees and their family members are eligible for up to three free
evaluation sessions. Continued treatment would fall under the provisions and allowances of the
employee's basic health care package. SEAP is strictly confidential. No records or information
can be released to anyone, including your employer, without your written consent. A SEAP
officer can be of service to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-800-692-7459.
Parents
The Parents Guide to Alcohol and Other Drugs
The Parents Guide to Alcohol and Other Drugs is aimed at educating parents about health risk
and high-risk student behavior. Risky behavior by college students is nothing new, but across the
country the intensity and widespread prevalence of high risk behaviors has dramatically
increased in recent years. New students are particularly susceptible to a phenomenon known as
the "College Effect" where these high risk behaviors spike during their transition to college. As
partners, Kutztown University and parents can help reduce the negative consequences associated
with substance use and abuse through education and healthy communication.
Please visit parent.kutztown.edu for more information.
Words from the President
Dear University Community,
The President's Roundtable on Alcohol and Other Drugs continues to be a key educational
resource for the Kutztown University campus community.
We engage our new students regarding the dangers associated with drugs and alcohol beginning
with freshman orientation. We conduct a social norm campaign aimed at freshman and first year
residents. We also emphasize helping students understand that alcohol and other drugs are not
necessary, and that those substances hamper academic and/or personal success.
We were very excited to learn this past fall that KU is among four colleges chosen by the
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to participate in a pilot project on reducing underage
drinking of alcoholic beverages on campus. Funded by a $15,000 grant from the National
Alcohol Beverage Control Association, the Town-Gown Pilot Project brings together colleges
and neighboring communities who have a common interest in curbing alcoholic consumption by
students. Our immediate goal is to use the funds to develop an inventory of resources where
students can find help
As always, I want to urge everyone to assist our efforts to help reduce high risk behaviors. It
truly takes assistance from the entire KU family to establish a safe and healthy campus and
surrounding community. Thank you for your cooperation, concern and commitment.
Sincerely,
Carlos Vargas
Acting President
Smoking, Alcohol, & Other Substance Consumption:
Effects on Health
Tobacco and alcohol use are very common in our society and are associated with significant
morbidity and mortality.
Alcohol consumption has immediate effects that can increase risk for motor vehicle accidents,
poor academic or work performance, violence, unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted
diseases. Acute alcohol intoxication can result in seizures, coma, and death. Chronic abuse of
alcohol can result in attention disorders, memory lapse, and blackouts. Persons aged 12 to 20
years drink almost 20% of all alcohol consumed in the United States. Over 90% of this alcohol is
consumed in the form of binge drinking.
Some consequences of underage drinking include: higher risk for suicide and homicide;
unintentional injuries; abuse of other drugs; changes in brain development that may have lifelong effects; and disruption of normal growth and sexual development.
Although smoking rates have declined over the last several years, more than 1 in 5 Americans
smoke. Each year, an estimated 438,000 Americans die as a result of smoking or exposure to
secondhand smoke. The estimated costs of smoking-related medical expenses and loss of
productivity exceed $167 billion annually (CDC Data Highlights 2006). Nicotine is a poison; tars
are chemicals that stay in the lungs; and carbon monoxide is a poison found in tobacco smoke.
Nicotine is more addictive than cocaine or heroin!
Another concern is the growing prescription drug use and abuse. Most people who take
prescription medications take them responsibly; however, the non-medical use or abuse of
prescription drugs remains a serious public health concern. Certain prescription drugs (central
nervous system depressants and stimulants) when abused can alter the brain's activity and lead to
dependency and possibly addiction.
Drug addiction is a brain disease which affects human behavior. Once addicted, an individual's
ability to make voluntary decisions is altered and leads to compulsive drug craving, seeking and
use. The impact of addiction can be far reaching. Cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer,
HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and lung disease can all be affected by drug abuse. Prescription drug
misuse involves a myriad of factors, including the power of addiction, misperceptions about drug
abuse, and the difficulty in discussing the topic with healthcare providers.
Legal Sanctions
A person convicted of an offense, under the Pennsylvania Controlled Substance, Drug, Device
and Cosmetic Act, can face up to a 15 year prison term and/or $250,000 in fines.
In addition to monetary fines and/or prison time, a person may also have imposed upon
him/herself forfeiture of assets and property, suspension or revocation of driving privileges, a
"criminal record," and could face civil liabilities in addition to the criminal penalties.
Offenses pertaining to liquor and/or controlled substance violation under Title 18 and Title 75 of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statures may result in strict sanctions against convicted offenders.
Under certain provisions, a convicted offender could be sanctioned up to a $15,000 fine and/or 7
years in prison. In addition, driving privileges could be suspended or revoked and civil action
could be brought against the offender. Parents of minors (defined to be under the age of 21)
would be notified by law enforcement agencies in accordance with provisions as mandated by
law.
Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance
21 USC 844(a)
First conviction: Up to (1) year imprisonment and fined at least $1000 but not more than
$100,000, or both.
After one (1) prior drug conviction: At least 15 days in prison, not to exceed two (2) years and
fined at least $2,500 but not more than $250,000 or both.
After two (2) or more prior drug convictions: At least 90 days in prison, not to exceed three (3)
years and fined at least $5,000 but not more than $250,000 or both.
Special sentencing provision for possession of crack cocaine, mandatory at least five years in
prison, not to exceed twenty years and fined up to $250,000 or both, if:
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First conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceed five grams.
Second crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceed three grams.
Third or subsequent crack convictions and the amount of crack possessed exceeds one
gram.
21 U.S.C. 853(a)(2) and 881(a)(7)
Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled
substance if that offense is punishable by more than one (1) year imprisonment. (See special
sentencing provision re: crack.)
21 U.S.C. 881(a)(4)
Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to transport or conceal a
controlled substance.
21 U.S.C. 844(a)
Civil fine up to $10,000.
21 U.S.C. 862
Denial of Federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contract, and professional and
commercial licenses, up to one (1) year for the first offense, up to (5) years for second and
subsequent offenses.
18 U.S.C. 922 (g)
Ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm.
Miscellaneous
Revocation of certain Federal licenses and benefits, e.g. pilot licenses, public housing tenancy,
etc., are vested within the authorities or individual Federal agencies.
NOTE: These are only Federal penalties and sanctions. Additional State penalties and
sanctions may apply.
Consequences
A snapshot of Annual High-Risk College Drinking Consequences
High-risk college student drinking includes the following:
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Underage drinking
Drinking and driving or other activities where the use of alcohol is dangerous
Drinking when health conditions or medications make use dangerous
Binge drinking; that is, 5 drinks in a row per occasion for males and 4 for females*
*Moderate drinking by persons of legal age is defined as no more than 2 standard drinks per day
for men and 1 per day for women.
The consequences of excessive and underage drinking affect virtually all college campuses,
college communities and college students, whether they choose to drink or not.
•Death: 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol-related
unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle crashes (Hingson et al., 2009).
•Injury: 599,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are unintentionally injured under the
influence of alcohol (Hingson et al., 2009).
•Assault: 696,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who
has been drinking (Hingson et al., 2009).
•Sexual Abuse: 97,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are victims of alcohol-related
sexual assault or date rape (Hingson et al., 2009).
•Unsafe Sex: 400,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 had unprotected sex and more than
100,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 report having been too intoxicated to know if
they consented to having sex (Hingson et al., 2002).
•Academic Problems: About 25 percent of college students report academic consequences of
their drinking including missing class, falling behind, doing poorly on exams or papers, and
receiving lower grades overall (Engs et al., 1996; Presley et al., 1996a, 1996b; Wechsler et al.,
2002).
•Health Problems/Suicide Attempts: More than 150,000 students develop an alcohol-related
health problem (Hingson et al., 2002), and between 1.2 and 1.5 percent of students indicate that
they tried to commit suicide within the past year due to drinking or drug use (Presley et al.,
1998).
•Drunk Driving: 3,360,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 drive under the influence of
alcohol (Hingson et al., 2009).
•Vandalism: About 11 percent of college student drinkers report that they have damaged
property while under the influence of alcohol (Wechsler et al., 2002).
•Property Damage: More than 25 percent of administrators from schools with relatively low
drinking levels and over 50 percent from schools with high drinking levels say their campuses
have a "moderate" or "major" problem with alcohol-related property damage (Wechsler et al.,
1995).
•Police Involvement: About 5 percent of 4-year college students are involved with the police or
campus security as a result of their drinking (Wechsler et al., 2002), and 110,000 students
between the ages of 18 and 24 are arrested for an alcohol-related violation such as public
drunkenness or driving under the influence (Hingson et al., 2002).
•Alcohol Abuse and Dependence: 31 percent of college students met criteria for a diagnosis of
alcohol abuse and 6 percent for a diagnosis of alcohol dependence in the past 12 months,
according to questionnaire-based self-reports about their drinking (Knight et al., 2002).
For more information, please visit
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/StatsSummaries/snapshot.aspx
Drugs and Alcohol
Kutztown University Alcohol Policy
Purpose: To prohibit the use and/or sale of alcoholic beverages, except under listed
circumstances, at Kutztown University.
The sale and use of alcohol beverages is prohibited on University campus, at any University
sponsored event or in any University-owned, University-leased, Student Government
Association SGA-owned or SGA-leased vehicle being used to transport students to officially
approved activities or events, except as described in the special events as identified in the policy.
Detailed procedures for special events are outlined on the University website:
www.kutztown.edu/admin/AdminServ/policy/pdfs/STU-001.pdf
Good Samaritan Policy for Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Medical Emergencies
Kutztown University has established a policy to encourage students to come forward during
times of an AOD medical emergency and someone is in need. The policy is designed encourage
students during these times without fear of "getting in trouble" with the school. Moreover,
Pennsylvania has also recently passed a Good Samaritan Law for underage drinking for similar
circumstances. Why all the fuss about "Good Samaritan" policies and laws? The bottom line, the
health and well-being of a person, is an overwhelming priority and nothing should deter a person
from helping someone in need during a medical emergency.
Commonly Used/Abused Drugs & Their Risks
Name
Benzedrine,
Dexedrine,
Amphetamines Methedrive, diet
pills, MDMA
(Ecstasy)
Immediate Effects
Most Common Complications/
Long Term Effects
Euphoria, increased
alertness, excitation,
decreased appetite,
insomnia,
restlessness
Nervousness, paranoia, hallucinations,
dizziness, tremors, decreased mental
ability, sexual impotence, insomnia,
skin disorders, malnutrition,
delusions, psychosis, seizures, death
Psychological Physical-
Tremors, nasal bleeding and
inflammation, toxic psychosis,
seizures, damage to nasal septum and
blood vessels, death from overdose
(heart or respiratory failure)
PsychologicalPhysical-
Risk of Dependence
Cocaine
Cocaine powder, Brief euphoria,
crack, freebased increased energy,
coke
intense exhilaration
Nicotine
Cigarettes,
cigars, pipes,
snuff, chewing
tobacco
Relaxation, increased
confidence,
High blood pressure, emphysema,
increased blood
bronchitis, heart and lung disease,
pressure and
cancer, death
respiration
PsychologicalPhysical-
Caffeine
Coffee, cola, NoDoz, tea
Increased mental
alertness, increased
blood pressure and
respiration
Nervousness, insomnia, dehydration,
stomach irritation, fatigue
PsychologicalPhysical -
Alcohol
Beer, wine,
liquor, some
medications
Muscle relaxation,
intoxication,
depression; impaired
motor control,
memory, & judgment
Dehydration, hangover, obesity,
impotence, ulcers, malnutrition, liver
and brain damage, delirium, overdose
or mixing with other depressants can
cause respiratory failure, death
PsychologicalPhysical-
Tranquilizers
Hangover, menstrual irregularities,
Valium, Librium,
in/decrease effect of other drugs,
Relief of tension and
Equanil, Milltown,
destroys blood cells, jaundice, coma,
anxiety, drowsiness
Phenobarbital
death, especially dangerous with
alcohol
PsychologicalPhysical-
Barbiturates
Nembutal,
Amutal, Second,
Phenobarbital
Narcotics
Heroine,
Euphoria,
morphine, opium, drowsiness,
codeine
painkiller
Inhalants
Amul nitrate,
butyl nitrate,
nitrous oxide,
glue, paint
Marijuana,
hashish, THC
Cannabis
Euphoria, relief of
anxiety, loss of
inhibition, muscle
relaxation, loss of
motor control,
drowsiness
Lethargy, hangover, blurred vision,
nausea, depression, seizures,
confusion, irritability, severe
withdrawal sickness, can be fatal if
mixed with alcohol/other depressants
PsychologicalPhysical-
Respiratory and circulatory
depression, dizziness, vomiting,
sweating, dry mouth, lowered libido,
lethargy, constipation, weight loss,
temporary sterility and impotence,
withdrawal sickness, stupor, death
PsychologicalPhysical-
Lowered blood
pressure, relaxation
of sphincter muscles,
feeling of heightened
sexual arousal
Nitrates headache, dizziness,
accelerated heart rate, nausea, nasal
irritation, cough, lost erection,
hallucinations, liver, kidney, bonemarrow, and brain damage; death
PsychologicalPhysical-
Relaxation, altered
sense of hearing,
time, and vision;
increased heart rate
and appetite,
insomnia,
Nervousness, paranoia, hallucinations,
dizziness, tremors, decreased mental
ability, sexual impotence, insomnia,
skin disorders, malnutrition,
delusions, psychosis, seizures, death
PsychologicalPhysical-
restlessness
LSD, psilocybin,
Hallucinogens/
MDA, peyote,
Psychedelics
DMT, STP
Hallucinations;
altered sense of time;
space, and visual
perception; nausea;
disorientation; panic
Depression, paranoia, physical
exhaustion after use, exaggerated
body distortion, fear of death,
flashbacks, adverse drug reaction
PsychologicalPhysical-
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Felony Delivery & Obtaining
Possession through Forgery or
Fraud***
Controlled Substance
Categories & Examples
Misdemeanor Possession***
Schedule I: No accepted medical use in the US & a high potential for abuse.
Narcotic:
Non-Narcotic:
(special)
Heroine
Jail: 15 years
Fine: $250,000*
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000*
LSD
Methaqualone
Jail: 5 years
Fine: $15,000
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Cocaine/Crack
Marijuana over 1,000 lbs.
Methamphetamines
Jail: 10 years
Fine: $100,000
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
MDMA (Ecstasy)
Jail: 5-15 years
Fine: $15,000- $250,000
Under 1,000 lbs.
Jail: 5 years
Fine: $15,000
Jail: 1 year
Fine$5,000
Under 30 grams
Under 8 grams
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Jail: 30 days
Fine: $500
Marijuana &
Hashish:
Schedule II: Drugs with a high potential for abuse; with severe psychic or physical dependence possible, but also having an
accepted medical use.
Narcotic:
Morphine
Methadone
Jail: 15 years
Fine: $250,000**
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000*
Non-Narcotic:
Amphetamine
Barbitrate
Jail: 5 years
Fine: $15,000
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
Schedule III: Drugs with less abuse potential: an accepted medical use.
Codeine Compounds
Tincture of Opium
Phendimetrazine
Jail: 5 years
Fine: $ 15,000*
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
Schedule IV: Drugs with a lower potential for abuse and accepted medical use.
Valium
Ativan
Rohypnol
Jail: 3 years
Fine: $10,000*
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
Schedule V: Drugs with low potential for abuse and accepted medical use.
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
Parepectolin
*A fine of any larger amount is allowed to exhaust the assets or profits of the illegal manufacture on the distribution of these
Controlled Substances.
**The Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana or Hashish has no separate penalties for delivery or distribution.
***The above are PA state laws 204PA Code 303.1-303.9 Federal law also allows for increased fine and the possibility of
loss of property, federal grants as defined by the Controlled Substances Act and regulation 21CFR 1300.11-1300.15.
Controlled Substance Act
Controlled Substance
Categories & Examples
Felony Delivery & Obtaining
Possession through Forgery or
Fraud***
Misdemeanor Possession***
Schedule I: No accepted medical use in the US & a high potential for abuse.
Narcotic:
Non-Narcotic:
(special)
Marijuana &
Hashish:
Heroine
Jail: 15 years
Fine: $250,000*
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000*
LSD
Methaqualone
Jail: 5 years
Fine: $15,000
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Cocaine/Crack
Marijuana over 1,000 lbs.
Methamphettamine
Jail: 10 years
Fine: $100,000
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
MDMA (Ecstacy)
Jail: 5-15 years
Fine: $15,000- $250,000
Under 1,000 lbs.
Jail: 5 years
Fine: $15,000
Jail: 1 year
Fine$5,000
Under 30 grams
Under 8 grams
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Jail: 30 days
Fine: $500
Schedule II: Drugs with a high potential for abuse; with severe psychic or physical dependence possible, but also having an
accepted medical use.
Narcotic:
Morphine
Methadone
Jail: 15 years
Fine: $250,000**
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000*
Non-Narcotic:
Amphetamine
Barbitrate
Jail: 5 years
Fine: $15,000
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
Schedule III: Drugs with less abuse potential: an accepted medical use.
Codeine Compounds
Tincture of Opium
Phendimetrazine
Jail: 5 years
Fine: $ 15,000*
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
Schedule IV: Drugs with a lower potential for abuse and accepted medical use.
Valium
Ativan
Rohypnol
Jail: 3 years
Fine: $10,000*
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
Schedule V: Drugs with low potential for abuse and accepted medical use.
Parapectolin
Jail: 1 year
Fine: $5,000
*A fine of any larger amount is allowed to exhaust the assets or profits of the illegal manufacture on the distribution of these
Controlled Substances.
**The Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana or Hashish has no separate penalties for delivery or distribution.
***The above are PA state laws 204PA Code 303.1-303.9 Federal law also allows for increased fine and the possibility of
loss of property, federal grants as defined by the Controlled Substances Act and regulation 21CFR 1300.11-1300.15.
Disciplinary Sanctions
Student Conduct Sanctions for Alcohol Violations
http://www2.kutztown.edu/studentconduct
A student found to be in-violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be sanctioned in
accordance with the procedures and standards outlined in the Document on Student Rights and
Welfare. Specifically, a first offense violation of an alcohol related incident will most likely
result in a sanction of a disciplinary reprimand or disciplinary probation. In addition, students
are required to complete an alcohol education program as part of their sanction. A second offense
will result in an extended term of disciplinary probation and referral to the appropriate alcohol
educational and/or intervention program. Second or subsequent offenses that occur while on
disciplinary probation may result in the student being suspended from the university for a
minimum of one semester. A program of progressive discipline is employed for additional
offenses that occur if a student is not on disciplinary probation including but not limited to
extended disciplinary probation, loss of university housing and/or participation in an alcohol and
other drug evaluation.
The Kutztown University Student Code of Conduct applies to conduct that occurs on university
premises, at university sponsored activities, and to off campus conduct that represents a
substantial university interest which adversely affects the university community and the pursuit
of its objectives.
Department of Counseling & Psychological Services
Assessment & Counseling Services for Alcohol & Other Drugs
Department of Counseling & Psychological Services is available to all currently enrolled full
time students. A certified Alcohol & Other Drug Specialist provides assessment, counseling and
referral services for students who have issues or concerns related to alcohol and/or other drug
use. The AOD Specialist also serves as a resource for the campus community. For more
information about services, contact the Office of University Counseling Services at 610-6834072.
Alcohol Conduct Standard
IV.9. Alcohol
a. Use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages or alcoholic
products on university premises.
b. Constructive possession of alcoholic beverages or products whereby possession is
defined as the presence of alcoholic beverages or products in an area under one's
control such as a residence hall room in which the student is assigned or a vehicle.
c. Public intoxication on university premises or at official university student
activities/functions on or off campus.
d. Underage use of alcohol including the purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol by a
minor.
e. Excessive use of alcohol resulting in a state of intoxication. Excessive use may
include use resulting in a need for medical attention, inability to function without
assistance, unconsciousness, incoherent or disoriented behavior, loss of control of
bodily functions, and /or having a blood alcohol level of .16 or above.
f. Selling or furnishing (including the attempt to sell or furnish) alcoholic beverages or
products without a license to a minor on or off campus.
g. Hosting or organizing a party where a party is defined as involving eight (8) or more
people in residence halls; or twelve (12) or more in suite style residence halls; or
twenty (20) or more in apartments or on nearby grounds at which alcoholic beverages
or products and/or drugs are present. Students found responsible for violation of this
specific provision are subject to loss of university housing.
h. Driving while intoxicated. Intoxication includes driving with blood alcohol content of
.08 or greater for persons who are 21 years of age or older or .02 or greater for
persons under the age of 21.
i. Selling alcoholic beverage or products without a license or furnishing alcohol to a
minor on or off campus.
j. Hosting or organizing a party where a party is defined as involving five (5) or more
people in residence halls; or seven (7) or more in suite style residence halls; or twelve
(12) or more in apartments or on nearby grounds at which alcoholic beverages or
products and/or drugs are present. Students found responsible for violation of this
specific provision are subject to loss of university housing.
k. Driving while intoxicated. Intoxication includes driving with blood alcohol content of
.08 or greater for persons who are 21 years of age or older or .02 or greater for
persons under the age of 21.
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Drug Conduct Standards
a. Use, possession, purchasing (including the attempt to purchase), manufacturing, or
distribution of marijuana, heroin, narcotics, or other controlled substances, except as
expressly permitted by law.
b. Constructive possession of marijuana, heroin, narcotics or other controlled substances
whereby possession is defined as the presence of contraband in an area under one's control
such as a residence hall room in which the student is assigned or a vehicle.
c. Being under the influence of illegal drugs or other controlled substances on university
premises or at official university student activities/functions on or off campus.
d. Selling (including the attempt to sell), delivering, transporting or furnishing any illegal drugs
or controlled substances.
e. Hosting or organizing a party (4.IV.9.g) where marijuana, heroin, narcotics or other
controlled substances are present. Students found responsible for violation of this specific
provision are subject to loss of university housing.
f. Possession of drug paraphernalia including but not limited to pipes, bongs, grinders and other
devices.
g. Use of legal substances or synthetic substances, legal or illegal, in a fashion designed to alter
one's mental or physical state.
h. Impaired driving as a result of the use of drugs or illegal substances.
i. Drugging another person's food or drink, or by any other means, without their knowledge or
consent.
Tips
Tips for being a responsible host
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NEVER serve someone under 21.
Always serve foods like cheese, breads, and starchy foods and non-alcoholic beverages.
Do not force drinks onto guests or rush to refill an empty glass.
When serving alcoholic punch, use a non-carbonated base, such as fruit juice.
Set a time for the party to end and stop serving drinks two hours before. Continue serving
food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Set an example by exercising responsibility.
Get help when the situation is beyond your control or when someone needs medical
attention.
Discourage excessive drinking or serving alcohol to which you suspect may already be
intoxicated.
NEVER encourage games or contests that encourage rapid and excessive consumption of
alcohol (i.e. drinking games).
NEVER let guests drink and drive.
TipS® for the University (Training for Intervention Procedures) is available for KU
students and organizations as a risk management program. Contact 610-683-4240.
Reminder: Drinking at any age on campus is against University policy.
Helpful Contacts
Help at your Fingertips
Don't be afraid, shy or embarrassed to ask for help
On-Campus Assistance:
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Health & Wellness Services:
610-683-4082
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Department of Counseling and Psychological Services:
610-683-4072
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Health Promotion and Alcohol & Other Drug Services:
610-683-4240
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Human Resources SEAP Officer:
610-683-1353
www.kutztown.edu/admin/personnel/benefits
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The President's Roundtable on Alcohol and Other Drugs
www.kutztown.edu/admin/aod
610-683-4240
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Housing and Residence Life
610-683-4027
Other Assistance Organizations:
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Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)
www.adultchildren.org
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
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Caron Treatment Center
1-800-678-2332
www.caron.org
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Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA)
www.codependents.org
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Council on Chemical Abuse
1-610-376-8669
www.councilonchemicalabuse.org
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Family and Friends of Alcoholics (Al-Anon/Alateen)
www.al-anon.alateen.org
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
www.na.org
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State Employees Assistance Program:
1-800-692-7459
For more information on KU Choices please contact the Office of Health Promotion and
Alcohol & Other Drugs at 610-683-4082