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Judicial Affairs
Office
Drug-Free Schools
Information
Excerpt from
the Student Handbook:
In accordance
with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, California State
University, Fullerton is striving to promote the health of our students
by preserving a drug-free environment. All students should be aware that
the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, dispensation, or distribution
of alcohol or controlled substances on university property or as part
of any of its activities is prohibited by both law and university policy.
Students should also be aware of the health risks associated with alcohol
and other drug use.
Drug Type
Most Common Complications/Long-Term Effects
Stimulants
Amphetamines:
Nervousness, paranoia, dizziness, tremors, decreased mental ability,
sexual impotence, insomnia, skin disorders, malnutrition, delusions,
psychosis, seizures, death.
Cocaine: Tremors, nasal
bleeding and inflammation, toxic psychosis, seizures, damage to nasal
septum and blood vessels, death from overdose (heart or respiratory
failure).
Nicotine: High blood pressure,
emphysema, bronchitis, heart and lung disease, cancer, death.
Caffeine:
Nervousness, insomnia, dehydration, stomach irritation, fatigue.
Alcohol:
Dehydration, hangover, overdose or mixing with other depressants can
cause respiratory failure, obesity, impotence, psychosis, ulcers, malnutrition,
liver and brain damage, delirium tremors, death.
Tranquilizers:
Hangover, menstrual irregularities, increases or decreases effect of
other drugs, especially dangerous with alcohol, destroys blood cells,
jaundice, coma, death.
Barbiturates:
Lethargy, hangover, blurred vision, nausea, depression, seizures, excessive
sleepiness, confusion, irritability, severe withdrawal sickness; can
be fatal if mixed with alcohol and other depressants.
Narcotics:
Respiratory and circulatory depression, dizziness, vomiting, sweating,
dry mouth, lowered libido, lethargy, constipation, weight loss, temporary
sterility and impotence, withdrawal sickness, stupor, death.
Inhalants:
Headaches, dizziness, accelerated heart rate, nausea, nasal irritation,
cough, lost erection, hallucination, liver, kidney, bone marrow and
brain damage, death.
Psychedelics
Cannabis: Impaired driving ability, possible lung damage, reduced sperm
count and sperm mobility.
Hallucinogens:
Depression, paranoia, physical exhaustion after use, psychosis (freaking
out).
Help for substance
abuse problems may be obtained from one of the following resources:
CSU Fullerton Student
Health and Counseling Center, for confidential counseling and referral
to local agencies; CSU Fullerton Wellness Information Network, for
recorded information 773-3590; Alcoholics Anonymous of Orange County,
714-556-4555; National Drug Hotline, 1-800-662-HELP; Al-Anon/Alateen
Family Group Headquarters, 1-800-356-9996; Narc-Anon Family Group
Headquarters, 310-547-5800; 800 Cocaine–an information and
referral hotline, 1-800-COCAINE.
Federal Laws
Possession
of Illicit Drugs
First offense:
prison sentences up to one year and fines up to $100,000
Second offense:
prison sentences up to two years and fines up to $250,000. Special sentencing
provisions apply for possession of crack cocaine, including imprisonment
of 5 to 20 years and fines up to $250,000 for first offenses, depending
upon the quantity of crack possessed.
Trafficking
of Illicit Drugs
Under federal
law, the manufacture, sale or distribution of all Schedule I and II
illicit drugs (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, PCP, LSD, Fentanyl,
and all mixtures containing such substances) is a felony. First offense:
prison sentences of five years to life (20 years to life if death or
serious injury is involved), and fines of up to $4 million for offenses
by individuals ($10 million for other than individuals). Federal law
also prohibits trafficking in marijuana, hashish, and mixtures containing
such substances. First offense: maximum penalties range from five years
to life (20 years to life if death or serious injury is involved) and
fines up to $4 million for offense by individuals ($10 million for other
than individuals). Penalties vary depending upon the quantity of drugs
involved. Second offense: penalties range from 10 years to life (not
less than life if death or serious injury is involved), and fines up
to $8 million for individuals ($20 million for other than individuals).
The illegal trafficking of medically useful drugs (e.g., prescription
and over the counter drugs) is illegal. First offense: prison sentence
up to five years. Second offense: prison sentence up to ten years.
Note: Violation
of student conduct regulations regarding substances can result in probation,
suspension or expulsion from the university.
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