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I. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3Reporting Use and Misuse .......................................................................................................... 8

II. Standards of Conduct Regarding Unauthorized Drugs .................................................... 8

Standard Sanctions for Unauthorized Drugs ............................................................................ 8

Students ............................................................................................................................. 8

Reporting Use and Misuse .......................................................................................................... 9

III. Standards of Conduct Regarding Tobacco ........................................................................ 9

IV. Legal Sanctions Under Federal, State and Local Laws ..................................................... 9

Federal Trafficking Penalties ..................................................................................................... 9

State of Maryland Penalties and Sanctions Relating to Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances ........................................................................................................................... 12

V. Drug Conviction and Financial Aid Eligibility ................................................................ 14

Penalties for the Possession of Illegal Drugs ................................................................... 15

Penalties for the Sale of Illegal Drugs ............................................................................. 15

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ............................................................... 15

Convictions During Enrollment ............................................................................................... 15

VI. Health Risks Associated with the Abuse of Alcohol ........................................................ 15

VII.Health Risks Associated with the Use of Illicit Drugs ..................................................... 16

Cocaine ....................................................................................................................................... 16Heroin ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Marijuana ................................................................................................................................... 17

Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse ...................................................................................... 17

VIII. Health Risks Associated with the use of Tobacco Products ...................................... 18

IX. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Programs Available to Students & Employees ..... 18

Employees ................................................................................................................................... 19

X. Distribution of the Annual Notification ............................................................................ 22

Students ........................................................................................................................... 22

Employees ....................................................................................................................... 22

XI. Biennial Review .................................................................................................................. 22

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I. IntroductionIn accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-FreeWorkplace Act, Hood College has developed the following Drug and Alcohol Abuse Preventionprogram. All students and employees are required to comply with the policies set forth in thisdocument. HoodCollegestrivestosupporthealthyandsafelifechoiceswhenitcomestoalcoholandother drugs. In doing so, Hood is committed to preventing the unlawful possession, use, ordistributionofillicitdrugsand alcoholbystudentsandemployeesoncampusandatrecognizedeventsandactivities.STUDENTCONDUCTSTANDARDSALCOHOLANDOTHERDRUGPOLICYHoodCollegeupholdsallstateandfederallawsregardingtheusage,purchase,distributionandsellingofalcoholicbeveragesandotherdrugs.Inaddition,specificHoodpoliciesarediscussedbelow.Allstudents,includingthosewhomaylegallyconsumealcoholmustadheretothesepolicies.HoodCollegedoesnotoperateinlocoparentiswithregardtoitsstudents.TheCollegeiscommittedtoeducatingstudentstomakeandimplementappropriateandeffectivedecisionsintheirownlives.Hoodhas established a system of educational sanctions for violations of behavioral standards. These arediscussedbelow.Dependingupontheseverityoftheoffense(andconsistentwithlocal,stateandfederallaw),theCollegewillimposesanctionsasdiscussedbelow.Inaddition,anystudentwhoviolatesfederalorMarylandStateLawmaybesubjecttoproceedingsbycivilauthorities,whichareseparatefromanysanctions imposedby theCollege.Possessionanduseof alcohol,within the limits setby the stateofMarylandandFrederickCountywillbeallowedonlyin:

• Individual resident rooms andCollege-leased apartmentswhereALL residents of the roomorapartmentareoflegaldrinkingage.

• Common areas of non-residential campus buildings as approved by the Director of StudentEngagement,DirectorofResidenceLifeandStudentConductorDeanofStudentsforofficiallysponsoredCollegeevents.

• RefertoProceduresforCampusEventsforfurtherdetailsonsponsoringeventswherealcoholisserved.

ViolationoftheAlcoholandOtherDrugPolicyoncampusbystudentswillbemonitoredbyappointedCollegepersonnel(CampusSafetyandSecurity,ResidenceLifestaff,etc.),whowillreportinwritinganyallegedinfractionstotheDeanofStudents,DirectorofResidenceLifeandStudentConductordesignee.Astudentconducthearingwillbeheldtodetermineresponsibilityandsanction(s).Finaldecisionswillbesentinwritingtothestudent(s),DirectorofCampusSafetyandSecurity,DeanofStudentsandanyotheraffected departments. Studentswill be held accountable for behavior that fails to complywith thosestandardsoutlined inthefollowingpolicy.Violatorswillnotbereleasedfromresponsibility for lackofknowledgeofthesepolicies.SanctionsforAlcoholandDrugViolationsSevereviolationsmaynecessitateimmediatedismissalfromtheCollege.Withattention towardseducationand rehabilitation, sanctionswillbe imposedbasedon thecircumstances.PleasenotethatinadditiontoCollegedisciplinaryaction,aMarylandUniformAlcoholCivilCitation may be issued to an offender for any alcohol-related violation committed on Hood Collegepropertythatviolatesstatelaw.

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Thefollowingsanctionstructurewillbeimposedbasedontheviolationcircumstances.Violationsaccrueovertheentirecourseofastudent’stenureattheCollege.FirstOffense

• Three-houronlineeducationalprogram(s)onalcoholand/ormarijuanauseand67relatedissues(and$100feeforeachcourseassigned,appliedtothestudent’sbill)oralternativeeducationalsanctionappropriatetotheviolation.

• Completionoffollow-upsurveystoonlineprogram(s).• Courseregistrationandabilitytoparticipateinroomselectionmaybeblockedordroppeduntil

sanctioniscompleted.• DisciplinaryProbation(DisciplinaryProbationmaybewaivedifcertainmitigatingcircumstances

exist).SecondOffense

• Complete alcohol or other drug assessment through an off-campus accredited agency asdeterminedbytheCollege,undertakenatthestudent’sexpenseand/oralternativeeducationalsanctionsrelevanttotheviolationwhencertainmitigatingcircumstancesexist.

• Documentedcompletionofrecommendationsfromassessment,whichmayincludeenrollmentinanoff-campustreatmentprogramand/ordrugandalcoholtesting,undertakenatthestudent’sexpense.

• Studentstatuswillbereviewed.DisciplinaryProbationmaybereinstitutedorextended,and/orothersanctionssuchaslossofprivileges,relocationorsuspensionfromhousingmaybeenacted.

• Courseregistrationandabilitytoparticipateinroomselectionmaybeblockedordroppeduntilsanctioniscompleted.

ThirdOffense

• Dean’sProbationand/orpotentialdismissalfromCollegehousing.• Ability to remain a Hood College student is reviewed. Either suspension or expulsionmay be

consideredaspossiblesanctions.• Completionofcommunityservice,theserviceprogramorhoursasdeterminedbytheDeanof

Students(ordesignee)inconjunctionwiththestudent.• Courseregistrationandabilitytoparticipateinroomselectionmaybeblockedordroppeduntil

sanctioniscompleted.FourthOffense

• AutomaticdismissalfromCollegehousingandpotentialdismissalfromtheCollege.• Additionaleducationalsanctionsaswarrantedbytheviolation.

FifthOffense

• AutomaticdismissalfromtheCollege.Non-AcademicSessions(DryCampus)Alcohol possession and/or use by students is not permitted in College residential facilities (includingleased facilities)when“regular”classesarenot insession (i.e., fallandspringsemesterbreaks,springholiday,orientation, seniorweekandsummersessions).Any studentwho is found inviolationof thispolicywillreceiveasanctionandmayfindhimorherselfinjeopardyofautomaticsuspensionordismissal

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fromtheCollege.Restrictionsonalcoholpossessionanduseinnonresidentialbuildingsandpublicareasofthecampus,asspecifiedelsewhereinthispolicy,alsoremainineffect.OtherSpecificBehavioralViolationsBehaviorconsideredaviolationoftheCollegeAlcoholandOtherDrugpolicyincludes,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

• Use, possession, sale or distribution of any illegal drugs, including prescription drugs notspecificallyintendedfortheindividualthroughadoctor’sprescription.

• Use,possession,saleordistributionofany“designer”oranalogsubstanceintendedtomimictheeffectsofanillegalsubstanceand/orsale,distributionorpurchase/receiptofanysubstance(legalorillegal)underthepretensethatitisactuallyaprohibitedsubstance.

• Use,possession,saleordistributionofalcoholicsubstancesbypersonsunder21yearsofage.• Use,possession,saleordistributionofalcoholicsubstancesbyanyonetopersonsunder21years

ofage.• Consumption, possession, sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages in a nondesignated area

(including residence hall or language/honors house lounges and living rooms) by any personregardlessofage.

• Possessionoruseofcommonsourcecontainers(e.g.,kegs,beerballs,etc.)anywhereoncampus.• Publicintoxicationordisruptivebehaviorresultingfromdrinkingordruguseonoroffcampus,

regardlessofage.• DamagetoCollegeorindividualpropertyasaresultofalcoholorotherdruguseonoroffcampus,

regardlessofage.• Hostingaparty(asdefinedbytheProceduresforCampusEvents)wherealcoholisserved,that

hasnotbeenapprovedbytheDirectorofStudentEngagementorDeanofStudents.• Beingunderageinaroomwherealcoholispresent.• Permitting thoseunder the ageof 21 to be in one’s roomor College-leased apartmentwhen

alcoholispresent.• PresenceofalcoholinaroomorCollege-leasedapartmentwhenoneoftheassignedinhabitants

ofthatroom/apartmentisundertheageof21.• Presenceinaroomorareawhereillegaldrugsarebeingutilized.• Possessionofemptyalcoholcontainersor“trophybottles”inaroomorCollegeleasedapartment

whereoneoftheassignedinhabitantsinundertheageof21.• Possessionofdrugparaphernaliawhichdemonstratesevidenceofpriordruguse.• Falselyrepresentingone’sagetoillegallypurchase,receiveorobtainanyalcoholicbeverages.• Violationsofanyoftheabovepoliciesbyone’sguests.(Note:guestsmaybebannedfromcampus,

prohibitedfromenrollinginHood’sprogramorreportedtolocalauthorities).MedicalAmnesty&GoodSamaritanPolicyHoodCollegeplacesthesafetyofstudentsfirstinsituationsinvolvingalcoholanddruguse.Toensureastudent’s safety, the College considers overuse of alcohol and drugs (including, but not limited tooverdose,toxicityandpoisoning)amedicalemergency,andseeksappropriatemedicaltreatmentinsuchsituations.Whenastudentreceivesmedicalattentionforthesereasons,theCollegereservestherighttonotifyparentsandguardiansasneeded.TheMedicalAmnestyPolicyisawayforHoodCollegetoreducethe harmful consequences caused by the abuse of alcohol or drugs. Hood College does not condoneunderagedrinkingor theuseof illegaldrugs.Thispolicy isdesignedtopromoteresponsibledecisionswhenstudentsarefacedwithmedicalemergenciesrequiringemergencymedicalattention.Emergencymedicalattentionisdefinedasadmittancetoahospital.Thepurposeofthispolicyistoremovebarriersandincreasethelikelihoodthatstudentswhorequireemergencymedicalassistanceasaresultofhigh

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riskalcoholordrugconsumptionwillreceivesuchassistance.Thispolicywillprovideanopportunityforacaringintervention;thosewhoqualifywillnotreceiveanysanctionsfromtheCollegeandnoAlcoholandOtherDrugpolicyviolationwillberecordedinthestudent’seducationalrecord.QualifyingforMedicalAmnestyTherearetwocategoriesofindividualswhomayqualifyformedicalamnesty.Foramnestytoapply,eitheronoroffcampuspremises1)thepersoninneedofemergencymedicalattention,or2)otherindividualspresentmustproactivelyrequestassistanceforthepersoninneedofassistance.Thesecategoriesaredescribedbelow:PersonsinneedofEmergencyMedicalAttention,Studentswho

a) proactivelyseekemergencymedicalattentionontheirownorb) forwhomemergencymedicalattentionisproactivelysoughtbyotherindividualspresentand

whoaretransportedtothehospitalforreasonsdirectlyrelatedtotheconsumptionoruseofalcoholordrugsmaybeeligibletoreceivemedicalamnesty.

StudentswhoreceiveemergencymedicalattentionmaybegrantedmedicalamnestyonlyoncewhileenrolledatHoodCollege.AnysubsequentviolationwillresultinareferraltotheStudentConductSystem.OtherIndividualsPresentStudentswhoproactivelyseekemergencyassistanceonbehalfofpersonsexperiencingalcoholordrugrelatedemergenciesareeligibletoreceiveamnesty. Inordertoencouragestudentstobeproactiveinhelpingothers,theCollegedoesnotsetalimitonthenumberoftimesastudentcanseekamnestywhileassisting others during an alcohol or drug-related emergency, but reserves the right to revoke futureamnestyifanindividualstudentisutilizingthispolicyinanabusivemanner.Follow-upAnystudentwhomaybeeligibleforamnestywillmeetwiththeDeanofStudents,DirectorofResidenceLifeandStudentConduct,ordesignee.Ifthestudentqualifiesformedicalamnesty,nodisciplinaryactionswill be issued for violation of the Alcohol and Other Drug policy. Students granted amnestymay berequiredtoparticipateinanappropriateeducationalprogramorreferredtoadditionalresourcesonoroff campus in order to receive amnesty. Failure to meet with the designated staff member and/orcompletethefollow-upassignedwilldisqualifyastudentforamnestyandresultinreferralofthemattertotheStudentConductSystem.LimitationsofMedicalAmnestyMedical amnesty applies to incidents that require emergencymedical attentionwhere the student istaken to thehospital indirect relation to the consumptionoruseof alcoholordrugs, afterproactivemeasures by either the person in need ofmedical attention him/herself and/or by other individualspresentintheincident.ThepolicydoesnotapplytosituationswhereCollegestaffmembers(includingRAsandCampusSafetyofficers)discoveranincidentabsentsuchasproactivemeasuresandsubsequentlyorconcurrentlydetermine(orareinformed)thatanindividualrequiresmedicalattention.Additionally,thepolicydoesnotapplytootherprohibitedconduct,suchas,butnotlimitedto,violenceandthreats, theft,damageandvandalism,compliance,sexualassault,etc. Ifotherprohibitedconductoccurs,thestudent(s)willbeheldresponsiblethroughtheStudentConductSystemforthoseviolations.Nothinginthispolicyshallpreventanindividualwhohasenforcementobligationsunderstateorfederallawtoreport,charge,ortakeotheractionrelatedtothepossiblecriminalprosecutionofanystudent.

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Thispolicydoesnotprotectorprecludeastudentfromcivilorcriminalaction,whichisseparatefromtheCollegeprocess.EMPLOYEECONDUCTSTANDARDSALCOHOLANDOTHERDRUGPOLICYEmployees who violate Hood College’s alcohol policy are referred to the College’s Department ofHumanResourcesandaresubjecttodisciplinaryactionsuptoandincludingterminationofemploymentand/orreferralforprosecutionasappropriate.IllicitDrugsandAlcoholUseforStudentsandEmployeesHoodCollegecomplieswiththeDrug-FreeSchoolsandCommunitiesActAmendmentof1989,PublicLaw101-226andTheDrug-FreeWorkplaceAct.Theselawsrequiresthat,asaconditionforreceivingfederalfunds,HoodCollegemustcertifythatithasadoptedanimplementedaprogramtopreventtheunlawfulpossession,useand/ordistributionofillicitdrugsandalcoholbystudentsandemployees.Inaccordancewiththemandatesoffederal,state,andlocallegislation,themanufacture,distribution,possessionoruseofillicitdrugs,andtheunlawfulpossession,useordistributionofalcoholonHoodCollegeproperty—oraspartofanyofitsactivities—isprohibited.Substanceabuseisoneofourprimaryconcernsrelativetothe health and welfare of members of the Hood College community and we hope the followinginformationishelpfultoallwhoneedassistance.All members of the academic community—students, faculty and staff—share the responsibility forprotectingtheHoodCollegeenvironmentandallareexpectedtoexemplifyhighstandardsofprofessionalandpersonal conduct.The illegalorabusiveuseofdrugsoralcoholbymembersof theHoodCollegecommunityadverselyaffectstheeducationalenvironment.HoodCollegeiscommittedtomaintainingalearningenvironmentthatisfreeofillegaldruguseandalcoholabuse.HoodCollegeutilizeseducationalstrategiesasitsmajorapproachtothisproblem.Everyoneshouldbeaware,however,thatanymemberoftheCollegecommunitywhousesillegaldrugsorabusesanydrug,includingalcohol,maybesubjecttoprosecutionandpunishmentbythecivilauthoritiesandtodisciplinaryproceedingsbytheCollege.Individualswhoareusingdrugsshouldstop.ThispolicydoesNOTpunishpeoplewhoseekrehabilitation.All information provided by peoplewho voluntarily avail themselves of drug or alcohol counseling orrehabilitationserviceswillbeconfidential.ItwillNOTbeusedagainsttheindividual.Forfacultyandstaff,theEAP(EmployeeAssistanceProgram)includesconfidentialcounselingandreferralservicesavailabletoallemployeeswhoseekassistanceinresolvingproblemssuchasalcoholordrugabuse.Drugandalcoholcounselingareonlyaportionoftheservicesprovided.Forfurtherinformation,contactHumanResourcesatx3592.Students, faculty and staff are responsible, as citizens, for knowing about and complying with theprovisions of federal, state and local laws regarding illegal substances. Any member of the Collegecommunity who violates the law may be subject both to prosecution and punishment by the civilauthorities,andalsotodisciplinaryproceedingsbytheCollege.HoodCollegewill initiatedisciplinaryproceedingsagainstastudent,facultyorstaffmemberwhenthealleged conduct is deemed a violation of College policies and procedures. Sanctions may includeeducation,counseling,dismissalfromCollegehousingand/oruptoautomaticdismissalfromtheCollege.

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Asprovidedbyfederallawandregulations,employeesparticipatinginagrantsupportedactivity,whoareconvictedofacriminaldrugoffenseinvolvingaviolationintheworkplace,mustnotifytheCollegewithinfive(5)daysaftersuchConvictionandaresubjecttoappropriateactionbytheCollege.Theactionmayrequire participation in an approved rehabilitation programor disciplinary action up to and includingtermination.StudentsenrollingatHoodunderTitle IVeligibilityarealsorequiredtoreportdrugconvictionstotheCollegeandmustunderstandthattheywillloseTitleIVeligibilityduetoadrugconviction.QuestionsconcerningHoodCollege’salcoholanddrugpolicyanditsprovisionsshouldbedirectedto:WellnessCenter(301)696-3439OfficeofResidenceLifeandStudentConduct(301)696-3577OfficeofDeanofStudents(301)696-3573DepartmentofCampusSafetyandSecurity(301)696-3548;orDepartmentofHumanResources(301)696-3592.COMPLIANCEStudents are expected to comply with the requests of College officials including, but not limited toadministrators,staffandfaculty.Studentsareexpectedtocomplywithrequestsmadebydininghallstaff,residentassistantsandresidencehalldeskattendantsinperformanceoftheirduties.EmployeesareexpectedtocomplywithappropriatebehaviorstandardsatsocialeventssponsoredbytheCollegethathavealcohol.Employeesalsoareexpectedtonotdrinkonthejobandtobeabletoperformallessentialjobdutieswithoutbeingundertheinfluenceofalcoholandillicitdrugs.ReportingUseandMisuseEachmemberoftheHoodcommunityisadvisedtoreportallsuspicionsofunlawfulpossession,useordistributionofillicitdrugs,prescriptiondrugsoralcoholorofalcoholabusetoHoodCollege’sSecurityOfficeintheWhitakerCenterorbycalling301-696-3548.II. StandardsofConductRegardingUnauthorizedDrugsTheHoodCollegecommunityaffirmsunauthorizeddrugusetobecontrarytothegoalsofthe College.Theuse,possession(includingconstructivepossession),manufacture,distributionandsolicitation ofcontrolleddangeroussubstances,drugparaphernalia,look-alikedrugs,unauthorizedlegaldrugs,man-made ornaturallyoccurringsubstancesorinhalantsusedforthepurposeofalteringbehaviors,mood,orforchanging thebrainornervoussystem,andover-the-counterdrugs/medicationsorprescriptiondrugs in excess of the recommended or prescribed dosage(s) or sharing medication with otherindividualsisstrictlyprohibitedonHoodCollegeproperty,Hood sponsoredtravel,orinconnectionwithanyprogramoractivitysponsoredorendorsedbyHoodCollege.StandardSanctionsforUnauthorizedDrugsStudentsViolations of theHoodCollege’sDrugPolicyare considered serious andmay result in suspension,dismissal or expulsion fromtheCollege. Studentswhoare foundtobedistributingdrugswillbesubjecttoappropriatesanctions,uptoandincludingexpulsionfromthe College.Studentswhoarefoundinpossessionof largequantitiesofdrugsmayalsobeexpelled fromtheCollegeasthelargequantity,byitself,maybeviewedasintenttodistribute.

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EmployeesHoodCollege emphasizes education and accountability for our drug free campus. Employeeswhoviolate Hood College’s Drug Policy are referred to the College’s Department of Human Resourcesand/oraresubjecttoreferraltotheBHS/EAP,initiationofappropriatedisciplinaryactionsuptoandincludingterminationofemployment,andreferralforprosecutionasappropriate.ReportingUseandMisuseEachmemberoftheHoodCollegecommunityisadvisedtoreportallsuspicionsofunlawfulpossession,useordistributionofillicitdrugsoralcoholorofalcoholabusetotheDepartmentofCampusSafetyandSecurityintheWhitakerCenterorbycalling301-696-3548.III. StandardsofConductRegardingTobaccoSmokingisprohibitedinallHoodCollegecampusbuildingsincludingresidencehallrooms,hallways,porches, fire escapes and balconies; private offices, conference rooms and hallways; lounges, restrooms and other enclosed work spaces. This policy prohibits all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes,vaporizersandothersmokingparaphernalia.Smokingalsoisprohibitedincampusvehicles,leasedandowned.Smokingispermittedoutdoors,butcigarettebuttsmustbedisposedofproperlyinprovidedreceptacles.AccordingtoMarylandStateLaw,smokersmustbeaminimumof25feetawayfromanentrancetoabuilding.Inthecaseofoutdoorsmokingatpublicevents,non-smokersrightsprevail(i.e.,anon-smokercanaskasmokertostopifthatpersonisbotheredbythesmoke).Violationsofthispolicywillresultinafine. StudentsinviolationofSmokingpolicieswillbereferredtotheStudentConductSystem(SeeAppendixA:CodeofConduct) Inordertocreateahealthierenvironment:

● Allareaswithin25feetofbuildingentrancesaredesignatedsmoke-freezones.● Cigarettereceptacleswillbeplaced25feetfrombuildingentrances.● Enforcementwillbebyself-governanceofthecampuscommunity.● Smokereductionandcessation educationwillbeofferedduringtheacademicyearbythe

WellnessCenter.IV. LegalSanctionsUnderFederal,StateandLocalLawsItisthepolicyofHoodCollegetoupholdfederal,state,andlocallawswithregardstoalcoholandotherdrugviolations.InadditiontobeingsubjecttoCollegedisciplinarymeasures,individualswhoviolatethe lawarealsosubjecttocriminalpenalties.Furtherdetailregardingpossiblelegalsanctionsandpenaltiesare describedbelow.FederalTraffickingPenaltiesThebelowtablescontainadescriptionoffederalpenaltiesandsanctionsforillegaltraffickingandpossessionofacontrolledsubstance.Thesechartsweredownloadedfromhttps://www.dea.gov/druginfo/ftp3.shtml,July12,2016.

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FederalTraffickingPenaltiesforSchedulesI,II,III,IV,andV(exceptMarijuana)

Schedule Substance/Quantity Penalty Substance/Quantity Penalty

II Cocaine500-4999 gramsmixture

First Offense: Notless than 5 yrs. andnotmorethan40 yrs.If death or seriousbodily injury,notlessthan 20yrs.ormorethan life. Fine of notmorethan$5 millionif an individual, $25million if not anindividual.SecondOffense: Notlessthan10 yrs.andnotmore thanlife.Ifdeath or seriousbodily injury, lifeimprisonment. Fineof notmore than $8million if anindividual, $50million if not anindividual.

Cocaine5 kilograms or moremixture

First Offense: Notlessthan10yrs. andnotmorethan life. Ifdeath or seriousbodily injury,notlessthan 20yrs.ormorethanlife. Fineof notmore than $10million if anindividual, $50million if not anindividual.SecondOffense:Notlessthan20 yrs,andnotmorethanlife. Ifdeath or seriousbodily injury, lifeimprisonment. Fineofnotmorethan$20 million if anindividual, $75million if not anindividual.2 or More PriorOffenses: Lifeimprisonment. Fineofnotmorethan$20 million if anindividual, $75million if not anindividual.

II CocaineBase28-279gramsmixture

CocaineBase280 grams or moremixture

II Fentanyl40-399gramsmixture

Fentanyl400 grams or moremixture

I FentanylAnalogue 10-99gramsmixture

Fentanyl Analogue100 grams or moremixture

I Heroin100-999 gramsmixture

Heroin1 kilogram or moremixture

I LSD1-9gramsmixture

LSD10 grams or moremixture

II Methamphetamine5-49gramspureor50-499gramsmixture

Methamphetamine50 grams or more pureor 500 grams or moremixture

II PCP10-99 grams pure or100-999 gramsmixture

PCP100 grams or morepureor 1 kilogram or moremixture

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Substance/Quantity PenaltyAnyAmountOfOtherScheduleI&IISubstances

FirstOffense:Notmorethan20yrs. Ifdeathorseriousbodilyinjury,notlessthan20yrs.ormorethanLife. Fine$1millionifanindividual,$5millionifnotanindividual.SecondOffense:Notmorethan30yrs. Ifdeathorseriousbodilyinjury,lifeimprisonment. Fine$2millionifanindividual,$10millionifnotanindividual.

Any Drug Product ContainingGammaHydroxybutyricAcidFlunitrazepam(ScheduleIV) 1Gramorless

Any Amount Of Other Schedule IIIDrugs

FirstOffense:Notmorethan10yrs. Ifdeathorseriousbodilyinjury,notmorethan15yrs. Finenotmorethan$500,000ifanindividual,$2.5millionifnotanindividual.SecondOffense:Notmorethan20yrs. Ifdeathorserious injury,not more than 30 yrs. Fine not more than $1 million if anindividual,$5millionifnotanindividual.AnyAmountOfAllOtherScheduleIV

Drugs(otherthanonegramormoreofFlunitrazepam)

FirstOffense:Notmorethan5yrs. Finenotmorethan$250,000ifanindividual,$1millionifnotanindividual.SecondOffense:Notmorethan10yrs. Finenotmorethan$500,000ifanindividual,$2millionifotherthananindividual.

Any Amount Of All Schedule VDrugs

FirstOffense:Notmorethan1yr. Finenotmorethan$100,000 ifanindividual,$250,000ifnotanindividual.SecondOffense:Notmorethan4yrs. Finenotmorethan$200,000ifanindividual,$500,000ifnotanindividual.

Federal Trafficking Penalties for Marijuana, Hashish and Hashish Oil, Schedule ISubstances

Marijuana1,000 kilograms ormoremarijuanamixtureor1,000ormoremarijuanaplants

FirstOffense:Notlessthan10yrs.ormorethanlife.If deathorseriousbodilyinjury,not lessthan20yrs.,ormore thanlife.Finenotmorethan$10millionifanindividual,$50 millionifotherthananindividual.SecondOffense:Notlessthan20yrs.ormorethanlife. If deathorseriousbodilyinjury,lifeimprisonment. Finenot morethan$20millionifanindividual,$75millionifotherthan anindividual.

Marijuana100to999kilogramsmarijuanamixtureor100to999marijuana plants

FirstOffense:Notlessthan5yrs.ormorethan40yrs. If deathorseriousbodilyinjury,notlessthan20yrs.ormore thanlife.Finenotmorethan$5million ifanindividual,$25 millionifotherthananindividual.Second Offense:Not less than 10 yrs. ormore than life. Ifdeathorseriousbodilyinjury,lifeimprisonment. Finenotmorethan$8millionifanindividual,$50millionifotherthan anindividual.

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Marijuana50to99kilogramsmarijuanamixture,50to99marijuanaplants

HashishMorethan10kilograms

FirstOffense:Notmorethan20yrs. Ifdeathorserious bodilyinjury,notlessthan20yrs.ormorethanlife. Fine$1 millionifanindividual,$5millionifotherthananindividual.Second Offense:Notmore than 30 yrs. If death or seriousbodilyinjury,lifeimprisonment.Fine$2millionifan individual,$10millionifotherthananindividual.

HashishOilMorethan1kilogram

Marijuanalessthan50kilogramsmarijuana(butdoesnotinclude50ormoremarijuanaplantsregardlessof weight)1to49marijuanaplants

FirstOffense:Notmorethan5yrs. Finenotmorethan$250,000,$1millionifotherthananindividual.Second Offense:Not more than 10 yrs. Fine $500,000 if anindividual,$2millionifotherthanindividual.

Hashish10kilogramsorlessHashishOil1kilogramorless

StateofMarylandPenaltiesandSanctionsRelatingtoAlcoholicBeveragesand ControlledSubstances

AllmembersoftheHoodCollegecommunityaresubjecttothealcohollawsofthestateofMaryland.UnderthelawsofMaryland,noindividualundertheageof21maypurchase,possess,orconsumealcoholic beverages.Violatorsofthislawfaceafineof$500forafirstoffenseand$1,000forsecondorsubsequent offenses(Md.Crim.LawSection10-119(h)(1)(i)&(ii)).Ifyouareover21andknowinglyfurnishalcoholtoa minor,youfaceafineofupto$2,500forafirstviolationandafineofupto$5,000forasecondorsubsequent violation(Md.Crim.LawSection10-119(h)(2)(i)&(ii)). Furthermore,ifyouareunder21andinpossessionof afakeID,youfaceafineofupto$500,uptotwomonthsinprison,12pointsonyourlicense,andsuspension orrevocationofyourdriver’slicense(Md.Crim.LawSection10-119(k)(ii)(3)).ThestateofMarylandalsoaggressivelyenforcesimpaireddrivinglaws.Thepenaltiesforbeingfoundguilty ofDrivingUndertheInfluenceofAlcohol(DUI)area$1,000fine,uptooneyearinjail,12pointsonyour license,andlicenserevocationforupto6months.ThepenaltiesforbeingconvictedofDrivingwhileImpaired byAlcohol(DWI)isa$500fine,uptoone-yearimprisonment,8pointsonyourlicense,andupto120-day licensesuspension.Thepenaltiesofviolatingeitherlawarehigherforasecondoffenseandtheyare substantiallyhigherifyouaretransportingaminoratthetimeoftheoffenseorforathirdoffense.For additionalinformationregardingtheselaws,studentsandemployeesshouldrefertoMaryland’sMotorVehicleAdministration.

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AllmembersoftheHoodCollegecommunityshouldbeawarethatimportantchangestoMaryland’sdrunkdrivinglawstookeffectonOctober1,2016. Onthisdate,Noah’sLawwentintoeffect.Noah’sLaw significantly expanded Maryland’s Ignition Interlock Program and also significantly increaseddriver’s license suspension periods for individuals arrested for impaired driving. For additionalinformation,studentsandemployeesshouldrefertoMaryland’sMotorVehicleAdministration.AllmembersoftheHoodCollegecommunityshouldbeawarethatwhilethestateofMarylandhasdecriminalizedmarijuana in amountsof less than10grams, theuseofmarijuanaatHoodCollegeremainsaviolationofHood’sPolicyManual.Likewise,drugparaphernaliausedtosmokemarijuanaisalsoaviolationofHood’sPolicyManualdespitethefactthatparaphernaliahasbeendecriminalizedinthe stateofMarylandSanctioningguidelinesforthestateofMarylandmaybefoundbyaccessingthefollowinglinkprovidedby the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy (MSCCSP):http://www.msccsp.org/Files/Guidelines/offensetable.pdf. Specific information related to alcoholicbeverages may be found on page 2 of the MSCCSP document. Information related to CDS &paraphernaliamaybefound beginningpage7. Finally, informationrelatedtoPrescriptionDrugsandOtherSubstancesmaybefoundon page38.Forconvenience,thebelowchartprovidesasummaryofsanctioning guidelines for selected offenses. However, students and employees are encouraged toreviewalltherelevantsanctioningguidelinesinthe MSCCSPdocument.Offense Source Felonyor

Misd.MaxTerm

Fine

AlcoholicBeveragesIntoxicated and endanger safety of person orproperty; or intoxicated or drink alcoholicbeverage in public place and cause publicdisturbance

2B,§19-1012B,§19-102(penalty)

Misd. 90Days $100

CDSandParaphernaliaManufacture,distribute,ordispensecontrolleddangerous substancesnearschoolsoronschoolvehicles,1stoffense

CR,§5-627 Felony 20Years $20,000

CDSandParaphernaliaManufacture,distribute,ordispensecontrolled

dangerous substancesnearschoolsoronschoolvehicles,subsequent

CR,§5-627 Felony 40Y

MandatoryMinimum=

5Y

$40,000

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CDSandParaphernaliaUsing minors for manufacture, delivery, ordistribution of controlled dangeroussubstances.

CR, §5-628(a)(1) Felony 20Y $20,000

PrescriptionDrugsandOtherSubstancesHarmful substances – distribution; possessionwith intent to distribute; instruction in theunlawfulinhaling;or distributionofbutanecantominor,1stoffense

CR,§5-627 Misd 18M $1,000

PrescriptionDrugsandOtherSubstancesHarmful substances – distribution; possessionwith intent to distribute; instruction in theunlawfulinhaling;or distributionofbutanecantominor,subsequent

CR,§5-627 Misd 18M $1,000

WeaponsCrimes–InGeneralPossess,use,wear,carry,ortransportafirearm

inadrug offense,1stoffense

CR,§5-621 Felony 20Y

MM=5Y

WeaponsCrimes–InGeneralPossess,use,wear,carry,ortransportafirearminadrugoffense,subsequent

CR,§5-621 Felony 20Y

MM=10Y

*Eachoftheabovelawsdoallowforcertainexceptions,thoughtheseexceptionsarelimitedandmaynot apply tomost students and employees. Thosewhomaywish to view these exceptions areencouragedtorefertotheFrederickCountyCode.V. DrugConvictionandFinancialAidEligibilityUnder the Higher Education Act, a student may become ineligible for federal student aid uponconvictionof any offense involving thepossessionor saleof illegal drugswhile receiving Title IVfederalfinancialaid. Federal aidincludesFederalDirectLoans,FederalDirectPLUSLoans,FederalDirectGraduate PLUS Loans, Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunityGrants,FederalWork-Study,andPerkinsLoans.

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PenaltiesforthePossessionofIllegalDrugsFirstOffense:Ineligibletoreceiveaidfor1yearfromthedateofconvictionSecondOffense:Ineligibletoreceiveaidfor2yearsfromthedateofconvictionThirdandSubsequentOffenses:IndefiniteineligibilityfromthedateofconvictionPenaltiesfortheSaleofIllegalDrugsFirstOffense:Ineligibletoreceiveaidfor2yearsfromthedateofconvictionSecondandSubsequentOffenses:IndefiniteineligibilityfromthedateofconvictionHowtoRegainEligibilityA student can regain eligibility for federal student aid funds by successfully completing a drugrehabilitationprogram.Tobesufficienttoreinstatefinancialaideligibility,theprogrammustincludeatleast2unannounceddrugtestsANDberecognizedasaFederal,State,orlocalgovernmentagencyprogram.Astudentwillregaineligibilityonthedateofsuccessfullycompletingtheprogram.FreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)AquestionontheFAFSAformasksifthestudenthaseverbeenconvictedofadrug-relatedoffense.Failureto answerthisquestionwillautomaticallydisqualifythestudentfromreceivingFederalaid.Falselyanswering thisquestion,ifdiscovered,couldresultinfinesupto$20,000,imprisonment,orboth.ConvictionsDuringEnrollmentAccordingtotheUnitedStatesDepartmentofEducation,ifastudentisconvictedofadrugoffenseafter receivingFederalaid,heorshemustnotifytheFinancialAidDepartmentstudent.Further,thestudentwillbe ineligibleforfurtheraidandwillalsoberequiredtopaybackallaidreceivedaftertheconviction.VI. HealthRisksAssociatedwiththeAbuseofAlcohol TheSubstanceAbuseandMentalHealthServicesAdministration(SAMSHA)andTheNationalInstituteonAlcoholAbuseandAlcoholismprovidedetailedinformationregardingthehealthrisksassociatedwiththe abuseofalcohol.Theinformationprovidedbelowwastakendirectlyfromtheirwebsitesandwasretrievedon July17,2016.AccordingtoSAMSHA,excessivealcoholuse,includingunderagedrinkingandbingedrinking(drinking5or moredrinksonasingleoccasionformenor4ormoredrinksonanoccasionforwomen),canincreasea person’sriskofdevelopingserioushealthproblems,includingbrainandliverdamage,heartdisease, hypertension,andfetaldamageinpregnantwomen.AccordingtotheCentersforDiseaseControland Prevention(CDC),alcoholusecauses88,000deathsayear.TheNational InstituteonAlcoholAbuseandAlcoholismprovidesthefollowinginformationonhowalcohol canaffectyourbody:Brain: Alcoholinterfereswiththebrain’scommunicationpathways,andcanaffectthewaythebrainlooks andworks.Thesedisruptionscanchangemoodandbehavior,andmakeithardertothinkclearlyandmovewith coordination.Heart:Drinkingalotoveralongtimeortoomuchonasingleoccasioncandamagetheheart,causingproblemsincluding:Cardiomyopathy(Stretchinganddroopingofheartmuscle);Arrhythmias(Irregular

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heartbeat);Stroke;Highbloodpressure.Research also shows that drinkingmoderate amounts of alcoholmayprotect healthy adults fromdeveloping coronaryheartdisease.Liver: Heavy drinking takes a toll on the liver, and can lead to a variety of problems and liverinflammations including:Steatosis,orfattyliver;Alcoholichepatitis;Fibrosis;CirrhosisPancreas: Alcohol causes the pancreas to produce toxic substances that can eventually lead topancreatitis,a dangerousinflammationandswellingofthebloodvesselsinthepancreasthatpreventsproperdigestion.Cancer:Drinking toomuch alcohol can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, includingcancersof the:Mouth,Esophagus,Throat,Liver,andBreast.ImmuneSystem: Drinkingtoomuchcanweaken your immunesystem,makingyourbodyamucheasier targetfordisease.Chronicdrinkersaremoreliabletocontractdiseaseslikepneumoniaandtuberculosisthan peoplewhodonotdrinktoomuch.Drinkingalotonasingleoccasionslowsyourbody’sabilitytowardoff infections–evenupto24hoursaftergettingdrunk.MoreinformationmaybefoundatBeyondHangovers: understandingalcohol’simpactonyourhealth,which isprovidedbytheNationalInstituteonAlcoholAbuseandAlcoholism.VII. HealthRisksAssociatedwiththeUseofIllicitDrugsTheSubstanceAbuseandMentalHealthServicesAdministration(SAMSHA)andTheNationalInstituteonDrugAbuse (NIDA)providedetailedinformationregardingthehealthrisksassociatedwiththeuseof illicit drugs. The information provided belowwas taken directly from their websites andwasretrievedonJuly16, 2016.CocaineAccordingtoSAMSHA,cocainehastwomainpharmacologicalactions.Itisbothalocalanestheticanda centralnervoussystemstimulant—theonlydrugknowntopossessbothoftheseproperties.Theeffects experienced in the early stages of cocaine use include a generalized state of euphoria incombinationwith feelingsofincreasedenergy,confidence,mentalalertness,andsexualarousal.Asuserscomedownfromtheircocainehigh,someexperiencetemporary,unpleasantreactionsandafter effects, which may include restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability, and insomnia. Withcontinued,escalating useofcocaine,theuserbecomesprogressivelytoleranttothepositiveeffectswhilethenegativeeffects,suchas adysphoric,depressedstate,steadilyintensify.Prolongedusemayresultinadversephysiologicaleffects involvingtherespiratory,cardiovascular,andcentralnervoussystems.Cocaineusemayalsoresultinoverdose anddeath.Psychologically,theeffectsofchroniccocaineusearetheoppositeoftheinitialeffects.Theseeffectscan includeparanoia,confusion,andaninabilitytoperformsexually.Thechronicuseofcocainemayalsoleadto acuteadversephysiologicaleffectstotherespiratory,cardiovascular,andcentralnervoussystems.Chronic cocaineusecanalsoleadtohospitalemergencyroomvisits,promptedbychestpain

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orpalpitations,psychiatric complaintsrangingfromalteredmentalstatestosuicidal ideation,andneurologicalproblemsincludingseizures anddelirium.MoreinformationmaybefoundontheNIDAwebpageentitledDrugFacts:Cocaine.HeroinAccordingtoSAMSHA,heroinisapowerfulopiatedrug.Heroinlookslikeawhiteorbrownishpowder,oras theblackstickysubstanceknownonthestreetsas“blacktarheroin.” It isdilutedwithotherdrugsorwith sugar,starch,powderedmilk,orquininebeforeinjecting,smoking,orsnorting.Someofthephysicalsymptoms ofheroinareeuphoria,drowsiness,respiratorydepression,constrictedpupils,nausea,anddrymouth.A heroin overdose causes slow and shallow breathing, blue lips and fingernails, clammy skin,convulsions, coma,andcanbefatal.Manyyoungpeoplewho injectheroin reportmisuseofprescriptionopioidsbefore startingtouseheroin.In additiontoincreasingtheriskofoverdose,theintravenoususeofheroinplacesindividualsathigherriskof diseaseslikeHIVandhepatitisC.MoreinformationmaybefoundontheNIDAwebpageentitledDrugFacts:Heroin.Marijuana

According to SAMSHA, the short-term effects of marijuana include problems with memory andlearning, distortedperception,difficultyinthinkingandproblem-solving,and lossofcoordination.Amongyouth,heavy cannabisuseisassociatedwithcognitiveproblemsandincreasedriskofmentalillness.Moreinformationmay befoundontheNIDAwebpageentitledDrugFacts:Marijuana.PrescriptionDrugMisuseandAbuse

AccordingtoSAMSHA,prescriptiondrugmisuseandabuseistheintentionalorunintentionaluseofmedicationwithoutaprescription,inawayotherthanprescribed,orfortheexperienceorfeelingitcauses.This issueisagrowingnationalproblemintheUnitedStates.Prescriptiondrugsaremisusedandabusedmoreoften thananyotherdrug,exceptmarijuanaandalcohol.Thisgrowthisfueledbymisperceptions about prescription drugsafety, and increasing availability. A 2011 analysis by theCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention foundthatopioidanalgesic(painreliever)salesincreasednearlyfour-foldbetween1999and2010;thiswas paralleledbyanalmostfour-foldincreaseinopioid(narcoticpainmedication)overdosedeathsandsubstance abusetreatmentadmissionsalmostsixtimestherateduringthesametimeperiod.Prescriptiondrugabuse-relatedemergencydepartmentvisitsand treatmentadmissionshave risensignificantly inrecentyears.Othernegativeoutcomesthatmayresultfromprescriptiondrugmisuseandabuseinclude overdoseanddeath,fallsandfracturesinolderadults,and,forsome,initiatinginjectiondrugusewithresulting riskforinfectionssuchashepatitisCandHIV.Accordingtoresultsfromthe2014NSDUHreport,12.7%of newillicitdrugusersbeganwithprescriptionpainrelievers.

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MoreinformationmaybefoundontheNIDAwebpageentitledDrugFacts:PrescriptionandOver-the-CounterMedications.VIII. HealthRisksAssociatedwiththeuseofTobaccoProducts

AccordingtoSAMSHA,tobaccouseistheleadingcauseofpreventableillnessanddeathintheUnitedStates. Althoughtheadultsmokingratehasdeclinedtoabout17%,currentlymorethan40millionAmericanssmoke. Cigarettesmokingandexposuretotobaccosmokeaccountformorethan480,000deathsannuallyintheUnited States.Inaddition,E-cigarettestypicallycontainnicotinewhichisknowntobeharmfultothedevelopingbrainand shouldnotbeusedbyteensorpregnantwomen.AccordingtotheCenterforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC)

• Smokersaremorelikelythannonsmokerstodevelopheartdisease,stroke,andlungcancer.• Smokingcancausecanceralmostanywhereinyourbody.• Smokingcausesabout90%(or9outof10)ofalllungcancerdeathsinmenandwomen.More

women diefromlungcancereachyearthanfrombreastcancer.• About80%ofalldeathsfromchronicobstructivepulmonarydisease(COPD)arecaused by

smoking.Cigarettesmokingincreasesriskfordeathfromallcausesinmenandwomen.

IX. Alcohol,Tobacco,andOtherDrugProgramsAvailabletoStudents&EmployeesStudentsHoodCollegeprovidesalcoholanddrugeducationtoallnewstudentsthroughnewstudentorientationand through the students’ required completion of the online educational program AlcoholEdu.Resident Assistants host programing in their respective halls throughout the academic year onalcohol awareness and illicit drug prevention. RA’s educate their peers on issues such as bingedrinking,healthrisks,alcoholism,drunkdriving,assault,andalcoholrelatedlaws.MyStudentBody.com,which isa required componentof theHoodCollegehealth form, focusesonthree areas:alcohol,drugsandsexualviolence.Throughouttheacademicyear,HoodCollege’sWellnessCenterstaffprovideeducationalprogramstostudentsondrugandalcohol related topics. Each year,Hoodparticipates in theNationalAlcoholScreeningDay(NASD)heldinApril. In2016,10screeningformswerecompletedbyHoodstudents.Counselorsandeducational materialsarealwaysprovidedtoallparticipants.Licensedcounselorsfollowupwithstudentsidentifiedwithalcoholordrugconcerns.Inaddition,healthprofessionalsintheWellness Center are available to provide assistance to students on an individual, confidentialfashionaswellastoofferreferralstooff-campusproviders.HoodCollege’sOfficeofResidenceLife,incollaborationwiththeDepartmentofCampusSafetyandSecurityandtheWellnessCenter,providesalcoholeducationtostudentswhocomeontheirownandotherswhoarefoundresponsibleforviolatingtheCollege’sAlcoholPolicy. Following the secondoffense,studentsarerequiredtocompletealcoholorotherdrugassessmentthroughanoff-campusaccreditedagencyasdeterminedbytheCollege.

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StudentswhoviolateHoodCollege’salcoholandordrugpolicy,andwhoarepermitted to remainenrolledattheCollege,aretypicallyrequiredtoobtaindrugeducationandtreatmentfromaCollegeapprovedoff-campusprovider.HoodhasanAlcoholCommitteethatmeetsonabi-monthlybasis.Thecommitteeincludesstafffromthe following departments: Health Center, Campus Safety and Security, Residence Life, HumanResources and student representatives. The mission of the alcohol committee is to support andpromotehealthy&safelife choicesforallfaculty,staff&studentsoftheHoodCommunitythrougheducationalresources,alternative programmingandpositivereinforcement.Finally,therearenumerousoff-campusresourcesthatstudentsmaywishtoexplore,includingthosenoted below. Students may wish to contact Hood College’s Wellness Center for assistance inevaluatingthese options.

a. SAMSHA, the Substance Abuse andMental Health Services Administration, provides aBehavioral HealthTreatmentServices Locator,which is a confidential andanonymoussourceofinformationfor personsseekingtreatmentfacilitiesintheUnitedStatesorU.S.Territoriesforsubstanceabuse/addiction and/ormentalhealthproblems.

b. SAMSHAalsooffersfreeandconfidentialinformationinEnglishandSpanishforindividuals

and familymembersfacingsubstanceabuseandmentalhealthissues,24hoursaday,7daysaweek.ToaccessSAMHSA’sNationalHelpline,call1-800-662-HELP(4357)oruse1-800-487-4889(TDD).

c. Maryland’s Behavioral Health Administration offers valuable resources related to drug

treatmentand drugprevention.

d. Afreesupportandresourcetostopsmoking:call1-800-QUIT-NOW(1-800-784-8669)andvisitsmokefree.gov/.

EmployeesEmployeesmayaccessalcoholanddruginformationthrough,HoodCollege’sBHSEmployeeAssistanceProgram,bycalling800-327-2251www.bhsonline.com. Foradditional information,employeesmaycontacttheDepartmentofHumanResources301-696-3592.Therearealsonumerousoff-campusresourcesthatemployeesmaychoosetoexplore,includingthosenoted below.

1. SAMSHA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, provides aBehavioralHealthTreatmentServicesLocator,whichisaconfidentialandanonymoussourceofinformationfor personsseekingtreatmentfacilitiesintheUnitedStatesorU.S.Territoriesforsubstanceabuse/addiction and/ormentalhealthproblems.

2. SAMSHAalsooffers freeandconfidential informationinEnglishandSpanishfor individuals

and familymembersfacingsubstanceabuseandmentalhealthissues,24hoursaday,7daysaweek.To accessSAMHSA’sNationalHelpline,call1-800-662-HELP(4357)oruse1-800-487-4889(TDD).

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3. Maryland’s Behavioral Health Administration offers valuable resources related to drug

treatmentand drugprevention.

4. Afreesupportandresourcetostopsmoking:call1-800-QUIT-NOW(1-800-784-8669)andvisitsmokefree.gov/.

GettingHelp

TheCollegeprovidesresourcesandreferralservicesforstudents,facultyand staffconfrontedwithaproblemofdrugand/oralcoholabuseaspartofour substance abuse awareness program. Students may obtaininformationor referralsfromtheCounselingandAdvisingofficeortheVicePresidentfor LearningSupport.

AreaDrugandAlcoholAbuseServices:

DetoxificationServicesFrederickMemorialHospitalEmergencyRoom400West7thStreet,Frederick,MD2170q•240.566.3500(Formedicalemergenciesonly)BehavioralHealthServicesofWashingtonCountyHealthSystemWashingtonCountyHospital11116MedicalCampusRoad,Hagerstown,MD21742•301.766.7600FrederickCountyHealthDepartmentSubstanceAbuseServices-AdultServices350MontevueLane,Frederick,MD21702•301.600.1775(Outpatientdetoxification)InpatientTreatmentFacilitiesJacksonUnitCountryClubRoad,Cumberland,MD21502•301.777.229030-dayresidentialtreatmentprogramforyouth,ages13-18whopresentaprimarydiagnosis ofdrugand/oralcoholabuseordependence.ServesresidentsofAllegany,Garret,Washington, andFrederickcounties.MassieUnitCountryClubRoad,Cumberland,MD21502•301.777.2285Residentialtreatmentfacilitydesignedtoprovidecomprehensive,addictionstreatmentto peoplewhoarechemicallydependentorabusechemicalsandtheirsignificantothers.Referrals foradmissionareacceptedfromemployeeassistanceprograms,hospitals,privatephysicians, counselingandcommunityagencies,lawyers,legal/judicialsystemandothers.TransportationisprovidedtoandfromthefacilitytotheWesternMarylandcitiesofFrederick,Hagerstownand Oakland.MountainManorTreatmentCenter9701KeysvilleRoad,Emmitsburg,MD21727•301.447.236050-bedshortterm,highintensityadultresidentialsubstanceabusetreatment.Its12-stepbased programincludesadetoxtrack,relapseprevention,fullmedicalandnursingservices,and psychiatricsupportfordualdiagnosispatients.Theprogramalsofeaturesalong-termresidential trackforpregnantandpost-partumsubstanceabusingwomenwhomaykeeptheiryoung childrenandinfantswiththem.

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OutpatientServicesFrederickCountyHealthDepartmentSubstanceAbuseServices–AdultServices350MontevueLane,Frederick,MD21702•301.600.1775Adultoutpatientservices,IOP,outpatientdetoxification,in-housepsychiatricconsultationsand assessments,narcoticstreatmentprogram,men’srecoverygroups,women’srecoverygroups, andotherspecialtygroupsandalternativehealthservices.FrederickCountyHealthDepartmentSubstanceAbuseDivision–AdolescentServices350MontevueLane,Frederick,MD21702•301.600.3293Adolescentoutpatientservices,IOP,AtRiskGroup,andParentGroup.AlliedCounselingGroup306WestPatrickStreet,Frederick,MD21701•301.698.7077Comprehensivementalhealthservices,includingstate-licensedandcertifiedtreatmentfor substanceabuse,MVAcertifiedDWIprogram,relapseprevention,continuingcare,in-patient referrals; intensiveoutpatient treatment.CrossroadsCenter203BroadwayStreet,Frederick,MD21701•301.696.1950Adultandadolescentintensiveoutpatientcounselingforpersonswithalcoholanddrug problems,abuse,anddependence.MVAapprovedDWIprograms.ResidentialTreatmentFacilitiesGaleHouses,Inc.336NorthMarketStreet,Frederick,MD21701•301.662.2303Operatesprivate,nonprofitresidentialtreatmentcontinuingcare(halfwayand transitionalhouses)forwomenandmenrecoveringfromdrugand/oralcohol addiction.Admissionisallowedbyreferralfromaddictionprofessionals.OlsenHouseforMen 608EastPatrickStreet Frederick,MD21701301.662.2303GaleHouseforWomen 336NorthMarketStreet Frederick,MD21701301.662.2303Self-HelpGroupsAlcoholicsAnonymous301.662.0544Al-Anon301.663.6626NarcoticsAnonymous301.662.3263CocaineAnonymous1.202.726.171724-HourHotlineServicesFrederickCountyHotline301.662.2255AlcoholHotline1.800.Alcohol

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X. DistributionoftheAnnualNotificationHoodCollegehaswrittenalcoholandotherdrugpoliciesforstudentsandemployeesthatarewidelydistributedviahandbooks,websites,undergraduateandgraduatecatalogs.Thesewrittenpoliciesareincompliancewithfederalguidelines.Students1. BeginningwiththeFall2017semester,theentireDrugandAlcoholAbusePreventionprogram will

beemailedtoallstudents(undergraduateandgraduate)enrolledintheinstitution. Thisemailwillbesentwithinthefirstmonthofthestartofthesemester.

2. HoodCollege’sDrugandAlcoholAbuseProgramcanbefoundonHoodswebsiteunderCampusLifesection,inPolicies.

Employees1. BeginningwiththeFall2017semester,theentireDrugandAlcoholAbusePreventionprogram will

beemailedtoallemployeesoftheinstitution. Thisemailwillbesentwithinthefirstmonthofthestartofthesemester.

2. AwebpagehasbeencreatedonHoodCollege’sexternalwebpageintheHumanResourcessection,inthePoliciesandProceduresarea.

XI. BiennialReviewInaccordancewiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducation’sDrug-FreeSchoolandCommunitiesAct,HoodCollegewillcompleteabiennialreviewofitsdrugandalcoholabusepreventionprogram.Thisreviewwill becompletedattheendofevennumberedyearsandwillexaminethevarietyofprogramsthatarebeingoffered atHoodCollegetosupporthealthyandsafelifechoiceswhenitcomestoalcoholandotherdrugs,the enforcementoftheCollege’spolicieswhenviolationsofthepoliciesoccur,andrecommendationsforany necessarychanges.ThisreviewwillbeconductedbytheDeanofStudentsincollaborationwithHoodCollege’sAlcoholandDrugPreventionCommittee.TheAlcoholandDrugAwarenessandPreventionCommitteeisataskforcechairedbyHoodCollege’sChiefofCampussafetyandSecurity,andco-chairedbytheDirectorofHealthServices. MembersoftheAlcoholandDrugPrevention Committee include: Vice-President for Student Life andDean of Students, Director ofHealth Services, Director of Campus Safety and Security, Senior Human ResourcesGeneralist/EmploymentCoordinator,DirectorofResidenceLife,andparticipationisencouragedtoallstudents,facultyandstaffbyanopeninvitationtojoin.