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VII. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION FOR STUDENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS POLICY
Rowan University's Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy outlines the University's position regarding the unauthorized possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and controlled substances on campus. A 1998 amendment to The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 authorizes higher education institutions to inform a parent or guardian of any student under age 21, who has been found in violation of any federal, state, or local law or any rule or policy of the institution governing the use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances. The Office of Community Standards may notify parents/guardians of students under 21 years of age when a student is found responsible for a violation of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy. Please note: Citations given by the law enforcement unit of a university are not covered by FERPA. Therefore, Rowan Public Safety may notify parents/legal guardians when citations have been issued by law enforcement officials, without waiting for a hearing or any other due process.
VIII. ATTACHMENTS
- Attachment 1 - Summary of Applicable State and Local Laws Regarding Alcohol Offenses and Penalties
- Attachment 2 - Summary of Applicable State and Federal Laws Regarding Drug Offenses and Penalties
- Attachment 3 – State of New Jersey Drug-Free Workplace Act - Executive Order No. 204
- Attachment 4 – Commonly Abused Drugs
- Attachment 5 - Education and Prevention - Important Telephone Numbers
- Attachment 6 - Biennial Review of Policy and the Alcohol and Drugs Education Program
ATTACHMENT 1
SUMMARY OF APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS
REGARDING ALCOHOL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
As of January 1, 1983 New Jersey state law prohibited the sale, possession, or consumption of alcohol by individuals under 21 years of age. Rowan University is a public institution governed by Federal, State, and local laws, and by University policies and procedures. The University complies with municipal and other law enforcement authorities in enforcing these laws as stated below:
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- Borough of Glassboro - http://ecode360.com/GL0316
- Stratford Borough -https://www.municode.com/library/#!/nj/stratford_borough/codes/code_of_ordinances
- City of Camden -http://ecode360.com/CA1078
ATTACHMENT 2
SUMMARY OF APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS
REGARDING DRUG OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
State of New Jersey
- N.J.S.A. 2C:35-3, Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network, provides penalties for a person found to have acted as an organizer, supervisor, manager or financier of a scheme distributing any Schedule I or II drug.
- N.J.S.A. 2C:35-4, Maintaining or Operating a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Production Facility, provides that such conduct is a first degree crime punishable by imprisonment and fines.
- NJ.S.A. 2C:35-5, Manufacturing, Distributing, or Dispensing, provides that such conduct results in imprisonment and fines.
- N.J.S.A. 2C:35-6, Using a Juvenile in a Drug Distribution Scheme, provides that such conduct is a second degree crime punishable by imprisonment and fines.
- N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7, Drug-Free School Zones, provides that any person who distributes, dispenses, or possesses with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of school property is guilty of a crime of the third degree.
- NJ.S.A. 2C:35-8, Distribution to Persons Under Eighteen or Pregnant Females, provides that such conduct carries a penalty of imprisonment and fines.
- N.J.S.A. 2C:35-9, Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death, provides that such a situation is a first degree crime, same as murder, but no intent need be shown, only that death resulted as a result of the use of a drug supplied by the defendant.
- N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10, Possession, Use, Being Under the Influence, or Failure to Make Lawful Disposition, provides that such conduct carries penalties of imprisonment and fines. Possession of anabolic steroids is a third degree crime. N.J.S.A. 2C:35-11, Imitation Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), provides that dispensing or distributing a substance falsely purported to be a CDS is a third degree crime, and can carry a fine up to $200,000. Drug paraphernalia is defined "…all equipment, products, and materials of any kind which are used or intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled dangerous substance... including... roach clips... bongs... pipes..."
- N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2, Use or Possession with Intent to Use, Narcotic Paraphernalia, provides that such conduct carries a disorderly persons offense.
- N.J.S.A. 2C:36-3, Distribute, Dispense, Possess with Intent to, Narcotics Paraphernalia, provides that such conduct is a fourth degree crime.
- N.J.S.A. 2C:36-4, Advertise to Promote Sale of Narcotics Paraphernalia, provides that such conduct is a fourth degree crime.
- N.J.S.A. 2C:36-5, Delivering Paraphernalia to Person Under Eighteen Years, provides that such conduct constitutes a third degree crime.
- N.J.S.A. 2C:36-6, Possession or Distribution of Hypodermic Syringe, provides that such conduct constitutes a disorderly persons offense.
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- First Conviction – Up to one year’s imprisonment and fine of at least $1,000, or both.
- After one prior drug conviction – At least 15 days in prison, not to exceed two years and fine of at least $2,500, or both.
- After two or more prior drug convictions – at least 90 days in prison, not to exceed three years and a fine of at least $5,000, or both.
- In addition, the offender may be forced to relinquish personal and real property used to possess or facilitate possession of a controlled substance if the violation is punishable by more than one year in prison. Any vehicle used to transport or conceal a controlled substance must be forfeited and a civil fine may be imposed. For first-time offenders, federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses, can be denied for up to one year. For the second and subsequent offenses, federal benefits can be denied for up to five years.
ATTACHMENT 3
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT
The Governor of the State of New Jersey issued Executive Order 204, on March 14, 1989, in compliance with federal law. This order, the Drug-Free Workplace Act, is a condition of continued employment by all public employees, including Rowan University employees. This policy prohibits the unlawful possession, use, distribution, dispensation, sale, or manufacture of controlled substances on University premises. Violation of this policy may result in the imposition of employment discipline up to and including termination as defined for specific employee categories by existing college policies, statutes, rules, regulations, employment contracts, and labor agreements. In addition to campus rules, faculty and staff must obey applicable Federal, State, and local laws concerning drugs and alcohol and are subject to criminal and civil penalties. The University cooperates with municipal and other law enforcement authorities in enforcing these laws.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 204
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Substance | Nicknames/Slang Terms | Short Term Effects | Long Term Effects |
Alcohol | slurred speech, drowsiness, headaches, impaired judgment, decreased perception and coordination, distorted vision and hearing, vomiting, breathing difficulties, unconsciousness, coma, blackouts | toxic psychosis, physical dependence, neurological and liver damage, fetal alcohol syndrome, vitamin B1 deficiency, sexual problems, cancer, physical dependence | |
Amphetamines | uppers, speed, meth, crack, crystal, ice, pep pills | increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, dry mouth, loss of appetite, restlessness, irritability, anxiety | delusions, hallucinations, heart problems, hypertension, irritability, insomnia, toxic psychosis, physical dependence |
Barbiturates and Tranquilizers | barbs, bluebirds, blues, yellow jackets, red devils, roofies, rohypnol, ruffies, tranqs, mickey, flying v's | slurred speech, muscle relaxation, dizziness, decreased motor control | severe withdrawal symptoms, possible convulsions, toxic psychosis, depression, physical dependence |
Cocaine | coke, cracks, snow, powder, blow, rock | loss of appetite, increased blood pressure and heart rate, contracted blood vessels, nausea, hyper-stimulation anxiety, paranoia, increased hostility, increased rate of breathing, muscle spasms and convulsions. dilated pupils, disturbed sleep, | depression, weight loss, high blood pressure, seizure, heart attack, stroke, hypertension, hallucinations, psychosis, chronic cough, nasal passage injury, kidney, liver and lung damage |
Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate | GHB, liquid B, liquid X, liquid ecstasy, G, georgia homeboy, grievous bodily harm | euphoria, decreased inhibitions, drowsiness, sleep, decreased body temperature, decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure | memory loss, depression, severe withdrawal symptoms, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
Heroin | H, junk, smack, horse, skag | euphoria, flushing of the skin, dry mouth, “heavy” arms and legs, slowed breathing, muscular weakness | constipation, loss of appetite, lethargy, weakening of the immune system, respiratory (breathing) illnesses, muscular weakness, partial paralysis, coma, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
Ketamine | K, super K, special K | dream-like states, hallucinations, impaired attention and memory, delirium, impaired motor function, high blood pressure, depression | Urinary tract and bladder problems, abdominal pain, major convulsions, muscle rigidity , increased confusion, increased depression, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
LSD | acid, stamps, dots, blotter, A-bombs | dilated pupils, change in body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate, sweating, chills, loss of appetite, decreased sleep, tremors, changes in visual acuity, mood changes | may intensify existing psychosis, panic reactions, can interfere with psychological adjustment and social functioning, insomnia, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
MDMA | ecstasy, XTC, adam, X, rolls, pills | impaired judgment, confusion, confusion, blurred vision, teeth clenching, depression, anxiety, paranoia, sleep problems, muscle tension | same as LSD, sleeplessness, nausea, confusion, increased blood pressure, sweating , depression, anxiety, memory loss, kidney failure, cardiovascular problems, convulsions, death, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
Marijuana/Cannabis | pot, grass, dope, weed, joint, bud, reefer, doobie, roach | sensory distortion, poor coordination of movement, slowed reaction time, panic, anxiety | bronchitis, conjunctivas, lethargy, shortened attention span, suppressed immune system, personality changes, cancer, psychological dependence, physical dependence possible for some |
Mescaline | peyote cactus | nausea, vomiting, anxiety, delirium, hallucinations, increased heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, | lasting physical and mental trauma, intensified existing psychosis, psychological dependence |
Morphine/Opiates | M, morf, duramorph, Miss Emma, monkey, roxanol, white stuff | euphoria, increased body temperature, dry mouth, “heavy” feeling in arms and legs | constipation, loss of appetite collapsed veins, heart infections, liver disease, depressed respiration, pneumonia and other pulmonary complications, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
PCP | crystal, tea, angel dust, embalming fluid, killer weed, rocket fuel, supergrass, wack, ozone | shallow breathing, flushing, profuse sweating, numbness in arms and legs, decreased muscular coordination, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, delusions, paranoia, disordered thinking | memory loss, difficulties with speech and thinking, depression, weight loss, psychotic behavior, violent acts, psychosis, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
Psilocybin | mushrooms, magic mushrooms, shrooms, caps, psilocybin & psilocyn | nausea, distorted perceptions, nervousness, paranoia, | confusion, memory loss, shortened attention span, flashbacks may intensify existing psychosis, |
Steroids | roids, juice | increased lean muscle mass, increased strength, acne, oily skin, excess hair growth, high blood pressure | Cholesterol imbalance, anger management problems, masculinization or women, breast enlargement in men, premature fusion of long bones preventing attainment of normal height, atrophy of reproductive organs, impotence, reduced fertility, stroke, hypertension, congestive heart failure, liver damage, psychological dependence |
ATTACHMENT 5
EDUCATION AND PREVENTION
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Rowan University acknowledges the importance of communicating information concerning alcohol and other drugs, and the effects and consequences of illegal use, misuse, and abuse.
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- Addictions Hotline of NJ: 1-800-238-2333
- Camden County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Inc: 856-427-6553
- Center for Family Services, Inc., Voorhees, NJ: 856-428-5688
- Danielle Counseling and Wellness Center, Glassboro, NJ: 856-863-0006
- The Southwest Council, Inc and the Cumberland County Intoxicated Driver Resource Center Vineland, NJ: 856-794-1011
- Seabrook House, Bridgeton, NJ: 856-453-1022
- Helpline: 1-800-761-7575
- Sodat (outpatient) 124 N. Broad St., Woodbury, NJ: 856-845-6363
ATTACHMENT 6
BIENNIAL REVIEW OF POLICY AND
THE ALCOHOL AND DRUGS EDUCATION PROGRAM
A notification regarding the availability of this policy will be distributed, via the Rowan email system, annually to each employee and student who is taking one or more classes for any type of academic credit except for continuing education units, regardless of the length of the student's program of study.
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