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central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described.
Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is
likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations,
and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Long-term consumption of
large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to
permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver.
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol
syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation. In
addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other
youngsters of becoming alcoholics.
Bluefield College Substance Policy
Alcoholic Beverages -
Possession, consumption, and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages
is prohibited on the Bluefield College campus. This includes areas of public access within
the bounds of the Bluefield College campus or on the grounds of any properties leased or
controlled by Bluefield College. As well, these same are prohibited at locations of college-
sponsored activities or events sponsored by any college organization, department or group or
by any individual in the name of an organization, department, or group. Underage drinking
is expressly prohibited. Any student who returns to the campus while intoxicated shall be
subject to full disciplinary action.
Intoxication -
A state of being causing a person to experience a loss of normal use of his/her
mental and/or physical faculties. This includes, but is not limited to, slurred speech, loss of
motor coordination, aggression, loss of memory, abusive behavior or behavior that satisfies
the criteria for intoxication by blood alcohol content.
Illegal Drugs -
Manufacturing, possessing, distributing, and/or using controlled substances
including, but not limited to, amphetamines, barbiturates, hallucinogens, narcotics,
marijuana, cocaine, crack, anabolic steroids or other intoxicants and/or drug paraphernalia.
Students may be required to be drug tested at the student’s expense.
Possession, consumption, and/or distribution of illegal or illegally obtained drugs are
prohibited on the Bluefield College campus. This includes areas of public access within
the bounds of the Bluefield College campus or on the grounds of any properties leased or
controlled by Bluefield College. As well, these same are prohibited at locations of college-
sponsored activities or events sponsored by any college organization, department or group
or by any individual in the name of an organization, department, or group. Any student who
returns to the campus while under the influence of drugs or in possession of drugs shall be
subject to full disciplinary action.
Training and counseling resources -
The College makes continuous efforts to keep
students, faculty, and staff aware of the on-campus and off-campus programs which provide
information and professional services on matters related to the abuse of alcohol and drugs.
Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Development for information and
appropriate referral.
Policy review -
This policy statement and any revisions thereto shall be published
annually to students and employees. Distribution shall be the responsibility of the Office of
Student Development and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Office of Student
Development and the Steering Committee for an Alcohol and Drug-Free Campus shall