Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP)

Northcentral Technical College’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP), published under the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations.

Introduction

The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (34 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) requires an Institution of Higher Education (IHE), such as Northcentral Technical College, to certify that it has implemented programs to prevent the abuse of alcohol and/or distribution of illicit drugs to both students and employees either on its premises and/or as a part of any of its activities. All institutions of Higher Education must annually distribute the information in statements I – V in writing to all students and employees. Information in statements VI – VIII are additional supplemental information.

Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees;
A description of the legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;
A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse;
A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or reentry programs that are available to employees or students;
A clear statement that the institution will impose sanctions on students and employees and a description of those sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution, for violations of the standards of conduct or law;
Have information on education and prevention programs;
Include a clear statement that the school will annually distribute its DAAPP to all students and employees and a description of the methods or processes utilized to disseminate the DAAPP;
Include a statement that the school will conduct a biennial review of its DAAPP to determine its effectiveness and implement changes to the program if they are needed, and to make sure any disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced. In addition, the biennial review must also include a determination as to the number of drug and alcohol related violations and fatalities occurring on the campus or as a part of their activities that are reported to campus officials, and the number and types of sanctions imposed on students or employees as a result of such violations or fatalities.
A statement that a student or employee who violates the DAAPP is subject both to the institution’s sanctions and to criminal sanctions provided by federal, state, and local law.

I. Standards of Conduct

A. Standards of Conduct — Employees and Students

Pursuant to Northcentral Technical College Administrative/Operating Guideline #273, NTC is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees, students and other individuals in our workplace. We recognize that alcohol abuse and drug use pose a significant threat to our goals. We have established a drug-free workplace program that balances our respect for individuals with the need to maintain an alcohol and drug-free environment.

This organization encourages employees and students to voluntarily seek help with drug and alcohol problems.

Covered Employees and Students

Any individual who conducts business for the organization or is conducting business on the organization’s property is covered by our drug-free workplace policy. Our policy includes all employees and students of the District.

Applicability

The Drug-Free Workplace Policy and Drug-Free Schools and Community Act are intended to apply whenever anyone is representing or conducting business for the organization. Therefore, this policy applies during all working hours, whenever conducting business or representing the organization on or off NTC property, while on call, paid standby and at company-sponsored events. In addition, this applies to students on campus or while participating in College sponsored events.

All employees and students should not report to work or class or be subject to duty while their ability to perform job duties is impaired due to on- or off-duty use of alcohol or other drugs.

Prohibited Behavior

It is a violation of our drug-free workplace policy and the Drug-Free Schools and Community Act to use, possess, sell, trade, and/or offer for sale alcohol, illegal drugs or intoxicants on District premises or while participating in any District-related activities off-campus by an employee or student in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local and other drug-free law is prohibited unless written authorization of the President or his/her designee is received.

Any employee or student violating this policy, or seeking to promote, encourage, aid, or abet any other employee or student in the violation of this policy, shall be subject to discipline and/or discharge. The NTC District may invoke other discipline and/or discharge whether or not the employee or students is prosecuted under criminal or civil law for the violation.

On Campus. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought onto, consumed, or served on any of the District campuses without prior approval of the President. Approval may be requested for activities appropriate in food preparation in gourmet cooking classes, mixology units of instruction in bartender courses, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing classes within our Criminal Justice courses or used in any approved scientific experiment then only under the close supervision of the course instructor. Alcoholic beverages may also be approved, if deemed appropriate, in the proper preparation of food in the College Food Service Department for a District event under the supervision of the Food Service Manager.

Off-Campus Events. In general, NTC does not encourage alcohol at any sponsored event. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into, consumed, or served at any off-campus location event sponsored by an officially sanctioned student or District employee organization without approval 48 hours in advance of the event. In the case of an event sponsored by a student organization, approval must be obtained from the Student Life Coordinator. In the case of an employee sponsored event, approval must be obtained from the President or designee. In both cases, such approvals will be conducted under regulations defined in administrative procedures.

College Sanctioned Student and/or Employee Organizations. Organizations deriving revenues from District accounts (Fund 1), grants (Fund 2) and/or student activity fees (Fund 7) must be officially sanctioned by the District to receive said revenues. Such revenues shall not be expended for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

Intoxication. Individuals deemed to be under the influence of alcohol shall not be allowed on any of the campuses, in attendance in a District course, or in attendance at any off-campus student or employee organization sponsored event.

No alcoholic beverage is to be consumed by employees or students on the bus or during travel to and from the destination. No alcoholic beverage is to be consumed at any official event unless specifically designated.

Use/possession of controlled substances is prohibited at any time.

Notification of Convictions

Any employee who is convicted of a criminal drug violation in the workplace must notify the organization in writing within five calendar days of the conviction. The organization will take appropriate action within 30 days of notification. Federal contracting agencies will be notified when appropriate.

Consequences

One of the goals of our policy is to encourage employees and students to voluntarily seek help with alcohol and/or drug problems. If, however, an individual violates the policy, the consequences are serious.

If an employee violates the policy, he or she will be subject to progressive disciplinary action up to and including possible termination and referral for prosecution. Nothing in this policy prohibits the employee from being disciplined or discharged for other violations and/or performance problems.

If a student violates the policy, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion and referral for prosecution.

Return-to-Work Agreements

Following a violation of the drug-free workplace policy, an employee may be offered an opportunity to participate in rehabilitation. In such cases, the employee must sign and abide by the terms set forth in a Return-to-Work Agreement as a condition of continued employment.

Assistance

NTC recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse and addiction are treatable illnesses. We also realize that early intervention and support improve the success of rehabilitation. To support our employees and students, our drug-free workplace policy:

Encourages employees and students to seek help if they are concerned that they or their family members may have a drug and/or alcohol problem.
Encourages employees and students to utilize the services of qualified professionals in the community to assess the seriousness of suspected drug or alcohol problems and identify appropriate sources of help.
Offers all employees and their family members assistance with alcohol and drug problems through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Offers students assistance with alcohol and drug problems through counseling services in student services.

Treatment for alcoholism and other drug use disorders may be covered by the employee benefit plan. However, the ultimate financial responsibility for recommended treatment belongs to the employee.

Confidentiality

All information received by the organization through the drug-free workplace program is confidential communication. Access to this information is limited to those who have a legitimate need to know in compliance with relevant laws and management policies.

Shared Responsibility

A safe and productive drug-free workplace is achieved through cooperation and shared responsibility. Both employees and management have important roles to play.

In addition, employees and students are encouraged to:

Be concerned about working and learning in a safe environment.
Support fellow workers and students in seeking help.
Use the Employee Assistance Program.
Report dangerous behavior to their supervisor or student services.

Legal Sanctions

Additionally, there may be legal sanctions for violations of the standards of conduct. Any student or employee convicted of the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol is subject to criminal penalties under local, state or federal law. These penalties range in severity from a fine of $5.00 to $250,000 or more and/or life imprisonment. The exact penalty assessed depends upon the nature and severity of the individual offense.

Students who have been convicted of drug-related offenses while receiving federal student aid (grants, loans, or work-study) may have their eligibility for federal student aid suspended. Student convicted of possession of illegal drugs while receiving financial aid are ineligible for federal student aid for 1 year from the date of conviction for a first offense, 2 years from the date of conviction for a second offense, or indefinite period of time for a third or higher offense.

Students convicted of sale of illegal drugs or conspiring to sell drugs while receiving financial aid are ineligible for federal student aid for 2 years from the date of conviction for a first offense or indefinite period of time for a second or higher offense.

A. Federal Sanctions

Federal Trafficking Penalties — Schedule I and II Substances, lower quantity tier

Drug	Quantity
Cocaine (Schedule II)	500–4,999 gms mixture
Cocaine Base (Schedule II)	5–49 gms mixture
Fentanyl (Schedule II)	40–399 gms mixture
Fentanyl Analogue (Schedule I)	10–99 gms mixture
Heroin (Schedule I)	100–999 gms mixture
LSD (Schedule I)	1–9 gms mixture
Methamphetamine (Schedule II)	5–49 gms pure or 50–499 gms mixture
PCP (Schedule II)	10–99 gms pure or 100–999 gms mixture

The penalties below apply to every substance and quantity listed in the table above.

First Offense: Not less than 5 yrs, and not more than 40 yrs. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $2 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual.
Second Offense: Not less than 10 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $4 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual.

Federal Trafficking Penalties — Schedule I and II Substances, upper quantity tier

Drug	Quantity
Cocaine (Schedule II)	5 kgs or more mixture
Cocaine Base (Schedule II)	50 gms or more mixture
Fentanyl (Schedule II)	400 gms or more mixture
Fentanyl Analogue (Schedule I)	100 gms or more mixture
Heroin (Schedule I)	1 kg or more mixture
LSD (Schedule I)	10 gms or more mixture
Methamphetamine (Schedule II)	50 gms or more pure or 500 gms or more mixture
PCP (Schedule II)	100 gm or more pure or 1 kg or more

The penalties below apply to every substance and quantity listed in the table above.

First Offense: Not less than 10 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 or more than life. Fine of not more than $4 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual.
Second Offense: Not less than 20 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $8 million if an individual, $20 million if not an individual.
2 or More Prior Offenses: Life imprisonment.

Federal Trafficking Penalties — Other Schedules

Drug	Quantity	Penalties
Other Schedule I & II drugs (and any drug product containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid)	Any amount	First Offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 yrs, or more than life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 30 yrs. If death or serious injury, not less than life. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual.
Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV)	1 gm or more
Other Schedule III drugs	Any amount	First Offense: Not more than 5 years. Fine not more than $250,000 if an individual, $1 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 10 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if not an individual.
Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV)	30 to 999 mgs
All other Schedule IV drugs	Any amount	First Offense: Not more than 3 years. Fine not more than $250,000 if an individual, $1 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 6 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if not an individual.
Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV)	Less than 30 mgs
All Schedule V drugs	Any amount	First Offense: Not more than 1 yr. Fine not more than $100,000 if an individual, $250,000 if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 2 yrs. Fine not more than $200,000 if an individual, $500,000 if not an individual.

Federal Trafficking Penalties — Marijuana

Drug	Quantity	1st Offense	2nd Offense
Marijuana	1,000 kg or more mixture; or 1,000 or more plants	Not less than 10 years, not more than life. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life. Fine not more than $4 million if an individual, $10 million if other than an individual.	Not less than 20 years, not more than life. If death or serious injury, mandatory life. Fine not more than $8 million if an individual, $20 million if other than an individual.
Marijuana	100 kg to 999 kg mixture; or 100 to 999 plants	Not less than 5 years, not more than 40 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life. Fine not more than $2 million if an individual, $5 million if other than an individual.	Not less than 10 years, not more than life. If death or serious injury, mandatory life. Fine not more than $4 million if an individual, $10 million if other than an individual.
Marijuana	More than 10 kgs hashish; 50 to 99 kg mixture; more than 1 kg of hashish oil; 50 to 99 plants	Not more than 20 years. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if other than an individual.	Not more than 30 years. If death or serious injury, mandatory life. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if other than an individual.
Marijuana	1 to 49 plants; less than 50 kg mixture	Not more than 5 years. Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million other than individual.	Not more than 10 years. Fine $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than individual.
Hashish	10 kg or less
Hashish oil	1 kg or less

B. State Sanctions

Alcohol

It is a violation of Wisconsin law for any person to procure for, sell, dispense or give away any alcohol beverages to any underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age. Furthermore, no adult may knowingly permit or fail to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by an underage person on property, including any premises, owned and occupied by the adult or occupied by the adult and under the adult’s control.

Penalties for these violations under Wis. Stat. 125.07 include:

Forfeit not more than $500 if the person has not committed a previous violation within 30 months of the violation.
Fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both if the person has committed a previous violation within 30 months of the violation.
Fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days or both if the person has committed 2 previous violations within 30 months of the violation.
Fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both if the person has committed 3 or more previous violations within 30 months of the violation.

Suspensions of license or permits issued under WI Chapter 125 for these violations include:

Not more than 3 days, if the court finds that the person committed a violation within 12 months after committing one previous violation;
Not less than 3 days nor more than 10 days, if the court finds that the person committed a violation within 12 months after committing 2 other violations; or
Not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days, if the court finds that the person committed the violation within 12 months after committing 3 other violations.

It is also a violation of law for an underage person to: procure or attempt to procure alcohol beverages from a licensee or permittee; to enter, knowingly attempt to enter, or be on any premises of a licensee/permittee; to falsely represent his or her age for the purpose of receiving alcohol beverages from a licensee or permittee; or to otherwise knowingly possess or consume alcohol beverages.

Penalties for these violations under Wis. Stat. 125.07(4) include:

First violation — fine of $250–$500, suspension of the person’s driver’s license/permit, and/or mandated participation in a supervised work program or other community service.
Second or more violations — fines of up to $1,000 in addition to suspension of the person’s driver’s license/permit and/or mandated participation in a supervised work program or other community service.

Illicit Drugs

State law penalties pertaining to the unlawful possession or distribution of controlled substances originate from the Wisconsin Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Chapter 961). This act stipulates that it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute or deliver a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. It is also unlawful for any person to possess, with intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver, a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog. Penalties vary based on the schedule, type, and amount of the controlled substance at issue; whether the person possessed, manufactured, distributed, or delivered a controlled substance unlawfully (or intended to do so); and the number of previous offenses committed by a person. Specific penalties are contained in the “Offenses and Penalties” subchapter of the Wisconsin Uniform Controlled Substances Act, at Wis. Stat. 961.41, 961.42 and 961.43.

Generally, penalties for these offenses range from Class C felonies to Class I felonies, which carry the following penalties:

For a Class C felony, a fine not to exceed $100,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 40 years, or both.
For a Class D felony, a fine not to exceed $100,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 25 years, or both.
For a Class E felony, a fine not to exceed $50,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 15 years, or both.
For a Class F felony, a fine not to exceed $25,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 12 years and 6 months, or both.
For a Class G felony, a fine not to exceed $25,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 10 years, or both.
For a Class H felony, a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 6 years, or both.
For a Class I felony, a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 3 years and 6 months, or both.

C. Local Sanctions

Alcohol

The following municipalities have adopted Wis. Stat. 125.07: Wausau, Merrill, Phillips, Medford, Spencer, Antigo and Wittenberg, Wisconsin.

Illicit Drugs

The following municipalities have adopted Wis. Stat. 961: Wausau, Merrill, Phillips, Medford, Spencer, Antigo and Wittenberg, Wisconsin.

Possession of Marijuana

Wausau, Wisconsin: The penalty for violation of section 9.04.037 (Possession of Marijuana) shall be a forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars.
Merrill, Phillips, Medford, Spencer, Antigo and Wittenberg, Wisconsin: Adoption of Wis. Stat. 961.

Health Risks

A. Health Risks of Drugs

The information in this section is taken from the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2017 publication “Drugs of Abuse”. Students and employees are strongly encouraged to review this publication for more detailed information regarding the health risks associated with alcohol and illicit drug use and abuse.

The Controlled Substance Act (CSA) regulates five classes of drugs: narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids. Each class has distinguishing properties, and drugs within each class often produce similar effects. However, all controlled substances, regardless of class, share a number of common features. The CSA also places all substances which were in some manner regulated under existing federal law into one of five schedules. The schedule placement is based upon the substance’s medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability. Below are detailed descriptions of the five classes of drugs:

Drug Schedules

Schedule I

The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.
The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision.

Schedule II

The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.
The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions.
Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

Schedule III

The drug or other substance has less potential for abuse than the drugs or other substances in Schedules I and II.
The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

Schedule IV

The drug or other substance has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in Schedule III.
The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in Schedule III.

Schedule V

The drug or other substance has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in Schedule IV.
The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
Abuse of the drug or other substances may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in Schedule IV.

Controlled Substances

The tables below list each controlled substance along with its schedule, medical use, trade or other names, physical and psychological dependency, methods of abuse, effects on the mind and body, and overdose effects.

Narcotics

**Fentanyl**
CSA schedule	II
Medical uses	Pain relief
Trade or other names	Apache, China Girl, Goodfellas, Murder 8, Tango & Cash
Methods of abuse	Injected, snorted, smoked and oral
Effects on body	Relaxation, euphoria, sedation, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, urinary retention, pupillary constriction and respiratory depression
Overdose effects	Stupor, pupillary size change, cold and clammy skin, cyanosis, coma and respiratory failure leading to death

**Heroin**
CSA schedule	I
Medical uses	None
Trade or other names	Big H, Black Tar, Chiva, Hell Dust, Horse, Negra, Smack and Thunder
Physical dependency	High
Psychological dependency	High
Methods of abuse	Injected, snorted and smoked
Effects on body	Drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea, a warm flushing of the skin, dry mouth and heavy extremities
Overdose effects	Slow and shallow breathing, blue lips and fingernails, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, and possible death

**Hydromorphone**
CSA schedule	II
Medical uses	Pain relief
Trade or other names	D, Dillies, Dust, Footballs, Juice, and Smack
Physical dependency	High
Psychological dependency	High
Methods of abuse	Ingested or injected
Effects on the mind	Euphoria, relaxation, sedation and reduced anxiety, possible changes in mood, nervousness, and restlessness
Effects on body	Constipation, pupillary constriction, urinary retention, nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression, dizziness, impaired coordination, loss of appetite, rash, slow or rapid heartbeat and changes in blood pressure
Overdose effects	Respiratory depression, drowsiness progressing to stupor or coma, lack of skeletal muscle tone, cold and clammy skin, constricted pupils, and reduction in blood pressure and heart rate

**Methadone**
CSA schedule	II
Medical uses	Pain relief
Trade or other names	Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fizzies, Maria, Pastora, Salvia, and Water
Physical dependency	High
Psychological dependency	High – Low
Methods of abuse	Oral and injected
Effects on the mind	Psychological dependency with abuse
Effects on body	Sweating, itchy skin, or sleepiness
Overdose effects	Slow and shallow breathing, blue lips, stomach spasms, clammy skin, convulsions, weak pulse, coma, and possible death

**Morphine**
CSA schedule	II
Medical uses	Pain relief, antitussive
Trade or other names	Dreamer, First Line, God’s Drug, M.S., Mister Blue, Morf, and Unkie
Physical dependency	High
Psychological dependency	High
Methods of abuse	Oral, ingested and injected
Effects on the mind	Euphoric and pain relief
Effects on body	Pain relief, decrease in hunger, and inhibition of the cough reflex
Overdose effects	Cold and clammy skin, lowered blood pressure, sleepiness, slowed breathing, slow pulse rate, coma, and possible death

**Opium**
CSA schedule	II, III, IV, V
Medical uses	Pain relief, antidiarrheal
Trade or other names	Aunti, Aunti Emma, Big O, Black Pill, Dove’s Powder, Gee, God’s Medicine, Midnight Oil, O, O.P, Ope, Pox, Toxy, Toys, and Ze
Physical dependency	High
Psychological dependency	High
Methods of abuse	Smoked, injected and ingested
Effects on the mind	Euphoric rush, relaxation and pain relief
Effects on body	Constipation, dry mouth, mucous membranes in nose
Overdose effects	Slow breathing, seizures, dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, and possible death

**Oxycodone**
CSA schedule	II
Medical uses	Pain relief
Trade or other names	Hillbilly Heroin, Kicker, OC, Ox, Roxy, Perc, and Oxy
Methods of abuse	Oral, intravenous, sniffed, injected and inhaled
Effects on the mind	Euphoric and relaxation
Effects on body	Pain relief, sedation, respiratory depression, constipation, pupillary constriction, and cough suppression. Chronic use can lead to liver damage
Overdose effects	Extreme drowsiness, muscle weakness, confusion, cold and clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, shallow breathing, slow heart rate, fainting, coma, and possible death

Stimulants

**Amphetamines**
CSA schedule	II
Medical uses	Treat ADHD
Trade or other names	Bennies, Black Beauties, Crank, Ice, Speed, and Uppers
Physical dependency	Possible
Psychological dependency	High
Methods of abuse	Oral, injected and smoked
Effects on the mind	Chronic abuse produces psychosis that resembles schizophrenia, paranoia, picking at the skin, hallucinations, violent and erratic behavior
Effects on body	Increase blood pressure and pulse rates, insomnia, loss of appetite and physical exhaustion
Overdose effects	Agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions and possible death

**Cocaine**
CSA schedule	II
Medical uses	Local anesthetic
Trade or other names	Coca, Coke, Crack, Flake, Snow, and Soda Cot
Physical dependency	Possible
Psychological dependency	High
Methods of abuse	Snorted, injected and smoked
Effects on body	Increase blood pressure and heart rates, insomnia, loss of appetite and dilated pupils
Overdose effects	Cardiac arrhythmias, ischemic heart conditions, sudden cardiac arrest, convulsions, strokes, and death

**Khat**
CSA schedule	I, IV
Medical uses	None
Trade or other names	Abyssinian Tea, African Salad, Catha, Chat, Kat, and Oat
Methods of abuse	Chewed, smoked and ingested
Effects on the mind	Grandiose delusions, paranoia, nightmares, hallucinations, hyperactivity and depression
Effects on body	Increase in blood pressure and heart rate, stained teeth, insomnia, and gastric disorders along with physical exhaustion
Overdose effects	Delusions, loss of appetite, difficulty with breathing, and increases in both blood pressure and heart rate

**Methamphetamine**
CSA schedule	II
Medical uses	Treat ADHD and obesity
Trade or other names	Batu, Chalk, Chicken Feed, Crank, Crystal, Glass, Ice, Meth, Tina, Trash
Methods of abuse	Ingested, snorted, injected and smoked
Effects on the mind	Violent behavior, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, paranoia, aggression, hallucinations, blood disturbances and delusions
Effects on body	Increased wakefulness, increased physical activity, decreased appetite, rapid breathing and heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and hyperthermia
Overdose effects	Death from stroke, heart attack, or multiple organ problems

Depressants

**Barbiturates**
CSA schedule	II, III, IV
Medical uses	Central nervous system depression, sedatives, hypnotics, anesthetics, and anticonvulsants
Trade or other names	Barbs, Christmas Trees, Goof Balls, Pinks, Red Devils, Reds & Blues, and Yellow Jackets
Physical dependency	High – Moderate
Psychological dependency	High – Moderate
Methods of abuse	Ingestion and injection
Effects on the mind	Mild euphoria, lack of inhibition, relief of anxiety and sleepiness
Effects on body	Slow down the central nervous system and cause sleepiness
Overdose effects	Shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, and possible death

**Benzodiazepines**
CSA schedule	IV
Medical uses	Relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures
Trade or other names	Benzos and Downers
Physical dependency	Low
Psychological dependency	Low
Methods of abuse	Oral and snorted
Effects on the mind	Amnesia, hostility, irritability, and vivid or disturbing dreams
Effects on body	Slow down the central nervous system and may cause sleepiness
Overdose effects	Shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma and possible death

**GHB**
CSA schedule	I, III
Medical uses	Body building, fat loss, baldness, improved eyesight, and combat aging, depression, drug addiction and insomnia
Trade or other names	Easy Lay, G, Georgia Home Boy, GHB, Goop, Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, and Scoop
Effects on the mind	Euphoria, drowsiness, decreased anxiety, confusion and memory impairment
Effects on body	Unconsciousness, seizures, slowed heart rate, greatly slowed breathing, lower body temperature, vomiting, nausea, coma, and death. Regular use can cause insomnia, anxiety, tremors, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and occasional psychotic thoughts
Overdose effects	Overdose can cause death

**Rohypnol**
CSA schedule	IV
Medical uses	Outside of the US, used for anti-anxiety, muscle relaxant and treating insomnia
Trade or other names	Circles, Forget Pill, La Rocha, R2, Rynolds, Roach, Roofies, Ropies, Wolfies
Methods of abuse	Ingested, snorted, injected and smoked
Effects on the mind	Drowsiness, sleep, decreased anxiety, and amnesia
Effects on body	Slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, weakness, headache, and respiratory depression
Overdose effects	Sedation, unconsciousness, slow heart rate, and suppression of respiration that may result in death

Hallucinogens

**Ecstasy/MDMA**
CSA schedule	I
Trade or other names	Adam, Beans, E, Ecstasy, Eve, Go, Lover’s Speed, MDMA, Peace, STP, X, and XTC
Methods of abuse	Ingestion, snorted and smoked
Effects on the mind	Confusion, anxiety, depression, paranoia, sleep problems, and drug craving
Effects on body	Muscle tension, tremors, involuntary teeth clenching, muscle cramps, nausea, faintness, chills, sweating, and blurred vision
Overdose effects	Increased body temperature resulting in liver, kidney, and cardiovascular system failure, and death

**Ketamine**
CSA schedule	III
Medical uses	Anesthetic
Trade or other names	Cat Tranquilizer, Cat Valium, Jet K, Kit Kat, Purple, Special K, Super K, and Vitamin K
Physical dependency	Moderate – Low
Psychological dependency	High
Methods of abuse	Snorted, smoked and injected
Effects on the mind	Hallucinations, distorts perceptions of sight and sound
Effects on body	Initial increase in heart rate and blood pressure, involuntarily rapid eye movement, dilated pupils, salivation, tear secretions, and stiffening of the muscles
Overdose effects	Unconsciousness and dangerously slowed breathing

**LSD**
CSA schedule	I
Medical uses	None
Trade or other names	Acid, Blotter Acid, Dots, Mellow Yellow, and Window Pane
Methods of abuse	Ingested
Effects on the mind	Hallucination, impaired depth and time perception, distorted perception of shape and size of objects, movements, colors, sound, touch and own body image
Effects on body	Dilated pupils, higher body temperature, increased heart rate and blood pressure, sweating, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth and tremors
Overdose effects	Longer, more intense episodes, psychosis, and possible death

**Peyote and Mescaline**
CSA schedule	I
Medical uses	None
Trade or other names	Buttons, Cactus, Mesc, and Peyote
Methods of abuse	Chewed, ingestion and smoked
Effects on the mind	Illusions, hallucinations, altered perception of space and time, and altered body image
Effects on body	Intense nausea, vomiting, dilating of pupils, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, a rise in body temperature, headaches, muscle weakness, and impaired motor coordination

**Psilocybin**
CSA schedule	I
Medical uses	None
Trade or other names	Magic Mushrooms, Mushrooms, and Shrooms
Physical dependency	Low
Psychological dependency	Low
Methods of abuse	Ingested
Effects on the mind	Hallucinations, inability to discern fantasy from reality, panic reactions and psychosis in large dose
Effects on body	Nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, and lack of coordination
Overdose effects	Longer, more intense episodes, psychosis, and possible death

Marijuana/Cannabis

**Marijuana**
CSA schedule	I, III
Medical uses	None for Schedule I; Schedule III use for control of nausea and vomiting in AIDS patients
Physical dependency	Unknown
Psychological dependency	Moderate
Methods of abuse	Smoked and mixed with food or brewed as tea
Effects on the mind	Affects memory, distorted perception, difficulty in thinking and problem-solving, and loss of coordination. Enhanced sensory perception, disinhibition, relaxation, dizziness, time distortions
Effects on body	Sedation, bloodshot eyes, increased heart rate, coughing from lung irritation, increased appetite, and decreased blood pressure
Overdose effects	No deaths from overdose of marijuana have been reported

**Marijuana Concentrates (THC)**
Trade or other names	710, wax, ear wax, honey oil, budder, butane honey oil, and earl
Methods of abuse	Mixing it with food and drink, and smoked
Effects on the mind	Long term effects of marijuana concentrate use are not yet fully known

Steroids

**Anabolic Steroids**
CSA schedule	III
Medical uses	Treat testosterone deficiency, delayed puberty, low red blood cell count, breast cancer, and tissue wasting from AIDS
Trade or other names	Arnolds, Juice, Pumpers, Roids, Stackers, and Weight Gainers
Physical dependency	Yes
Psychological dependency	Yes
Methods of abuse	Ingested, injected or applied to skin
Effects on the mind	Cause mood or behavior effects
Effects on body	A wide range of adverse effects is associated with the use or abuse of anabolic steroids. These effects depend on the following factors: age, sex, the steroid used, amount used, and duration of use.
Overdose effects	Anabolic steroids are not associated with overdose. The adverse effects come from use over time.

B. Health Risks of Alcohol

The consequences associated with alcohol abuse among college students and/or employees are far reaching. Alcohol affects every organ in the body and can lead to many immediate and long term health risks. Intoxication can impair brain function and motor skills, thus immediate health risk can range from a simple fall to overdose on alcohol.

Research has shown that heavy long-term use can increase risk of certain cancers, stroke, liver disease and an increase in other negative consequences including fatal and nonfatal injuries; alcohol poisoning; blackouts; academic failure; violence, including rape and assault; unintended pregnancy; sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS; property damage; and vocational and criminal consequences. It can also lead to alcoholism or alcohol dependence, a pattern of drinking that results in harm to one’s health, interpersonal relationships, or ability to work.

The short-term and long-term alcohol health risks below are taken directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Short-Term Health Risks

Excessive alcohol use has immediate effects that increase the risk of many harmful health conditions. These are most often the result of binge drinking and include the following:

Injuries, such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, drownings, and burns.
Violence, including homicide, suicide, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence.
Alcohol poisoning, a medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels.
Risky sexual behaviors, including unprotected sex or sex with multiple partners. These behaviors can result in unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
Miscarriage and stillbirth or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) among pregnant women.

Long-Term Health Risks

Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems including:

High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems.
Cancer of the breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and colon.
Learning and memory problems, including dementia and poor school performance.
Mental health problems, including depression and anxiety.
Social problems, including lost productivity, family problems, and unemployment.
Alcohol dependence, or alcoholism.

By not drinking too much, you can reduce the risk of these short- and long-term health risks.

C. Drugs and Alcohol Programs and Resources

Online Screening for Alcohol is a free self-assessment tool that helps individuals assess their own alcohol consumption patterns to determine if their drinking is likely to be harming their health or increasing their risk for future harm.

Employees and/or students seeking assistance in dealing with alcohol or other substance use/abuse are encouraged to use resources available to them. Staff are encouraged to seek the assistance from the Employee Assistance Program through Aspirus. For students, NTC has a contracted partnership with Virtual Care Group. Certified counselors provide confidential support at no cost for your personal and mental health needs, and can assist you. If you need personal or mental health counseling, you can visit the Virtual Care Group site for NTC students to learn more and activate your account.

Additional information about community health and human service resources can be accessed through United Way 2-1-1.

To find support services outside of the NTC area, visit the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism website.

II. Disciplinary Sanctions

Northcentral Technical College will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees (consistent with local, state and federal law) for violations of the standards of conduct described in the Standards of Conduct section. Sanctions range from verbal warning up to and including expulsion for students or termination for employees. Sanctions may also include referral for prosecution or referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program.

To ensure a safe and effective learning and work environment, the College may conduct drug or alcohol testing for students and employees at any given time with individualized suspicion, unless otherwise prohibited by federal or state law.

A. Employee Sanctions

Northcentral Technical College has adopted a code of conduct that is appropriate for all staff. The College will work with employees to address performance and behavior concerns. This may include developing a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) which outlines expected performance behavior, resources to improve performance and behavior, and timelines. When appropriate, progressive disciplinary steps will be followed in employee disciplinary matters except in matters NTC determines need to be addressed outside of the progressive system. This does not preclude the College from taking any appropriate action necessary as determined by the College. Disciplinary actions may include:

Verbal warning: Verbal statement to employee that he/she has violated a policy and/or regulation and that such violation may not continue.
Written reprimand: Formal notification in writing to employee that he/she has violated a policy and/or regulation.
Performance Improvement Plan: Formal documentation stating any recurring performance issues along with goals that an employee needs to achieve in order to regain good standing at the company (along with specific timeline to complete the plan).
Suspension: Loss of work and wages for a specific number of hours or days, but not for more than one work week, depending on the severity of the offense. Notice of suspension is provided to the employee in writing.
Administrative Leave: Temporary leave from a job assignment, with pay and benefits intact.
Termination: The employer/employee relationship is severed.
Other Sanctions: Additional or alternate sanctions may be created and designed as deemed appropriate to the offense with the approval of the Director of Human Resources.

B. Student Sanctions

One or more of following sanctions may be imposed upon any student for any single violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Any sanction imposed under the conduct violations will be in effect at all campuses/sites or functions sponsored by or under the supervision of NTC.

Warning: An official written notice that the student has violated Northcentral Technical College policies and/or rules and that more severe conduct action will result should the student be involved in other violations while the student is enrolled at Northcentral Technical College.
Restitution: Compensation for damage caused to Northcentral Technical College or any person’s property. This could also include situations such as failure to return a reserved space to proper condition — labor costs and expenses. This is not a fine but, rather, a repayment for labor costs and/or the value of property destroyed, damaged, consumed, or stolen.
Community/Northcentral Technical College Service Requirements: For a student or organization to complete a specific supervised Northcentral Technical College service.
Loss of Privileges: The student will be denied specified privileges for a designated period of time.
Confiscation of Prohibited Property: Items whose presence is in violation of Northcentral Technical College policy will be confiscated and will become the property of Northcentral Technical College. Prohibited items may be returned to the owner at the discretion of the Director of Student Development and/or Campus Security.
Behavioral Requirement: This includes required activities including, but not limited to, seeking academic counseling or substance abuse screening, writing a letter of apology, etc.
Educational Program: Requirement to attend, present and/or participate in a program related to the violation. It may also be a requirement to sponsor or assist with a program for others on campus to aid them in learning about a specific topic or issue related to the violation for which the student or organization was found responsible. Audience may be restricted.
Northcentral Technical College Probation: The student is put on official notice that, should further violations of Northcentral Technical College policies occur during a specified probationary period, the student may face suspension or expulsion.
Eligibility Restriction: The student is deemed “not in good standing” with Northcentral Technical College for a specified period of time. Specific limitations or exceptions may be granted by the Director of Student Development and terms of this conduct sanction may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Ineligibility to hold any office in any student organization recognized by Northcentral Technical College or hold an elected or appointed office at Northcentral Technical College; or
Ineligibility to represent Northcentral Technical College to anyone outside the Northcentral Technical College community in any way including: participating in any study abroad program, attending conferences, or representing Northcentral Technical College at an official function, event.
Northcentral Technical College Suspension: Separation from Northcentral Technical College for a specified minimum period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Eligibility may be contingent upon satisfaction of specific conditions noted at the time of suspension. The student is required to vacate the campus within 24 hours of notification of the action, though this deadline may be extended upon application to, and at the discretion of, the Director of Student Development. During the suspension period, the student is banned from university property, functions, events and activities without prior written approval from the Director of Student Development or the Director of Security. This sanction may be enforced with a trespass action as necessary.
Northcentral Technical College Expulsion: Permanent separation from Northcentral Technical College. The student is banned from university property and the student’s presence at any Northcentral Technical College-sponsored activity or event is prohibited. This action may be enforced with a trespass action as necessary.
Other Sanctions: Additional or alternate sanctions may be created and designed as deemed appropriate to the offense with the approval of the Director of Student Development or designee.

The following sanctions may be imposed upon groups or organizations found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct:

One or more of the sanctions listed above and/or
Deactivation, de-recognition, loss of all privileges (including status as a Northcentral Technical College registered club), for a specified period of time.

Parental Notification

Northcentral Technical College reserves the right to notify the parents/guardians of dependent students regarding any conduct situation, particularly alcohol and other drug violations. Northcentral Technical College may also notify parents/guardians of non-dependent students who are under the age of 21 of alcohol and/or other drug violations. Parental notification may also be utilized discretionarily by administrators when permitted by FERPA or consent of the student.

III. Education & Prevention Programs

New Student Orientation

NTC students are required to attend a mandatory New Student Orientation before starting classes at NTC. The Student Development Office offers a general overview of alcohol, drugs and their consequences.

Posters

“See Something, Say Something” and AODA Awareness posters are located outside of Security.

NTC Student Life Programming

All Student Life programs throughout the year are free for NTC students and all events are alcohol and drug free. Healthy and non-alcoholic beverages are offered as well. NTC as an institution is a dry campus and permission must be requested directly to the NTC President in order to provide alcoholic drinks on campus. NTC is also a tobacco free campus. This includes all cigarettes, tobacco, and vaping products.

A current calendar of events for Student Life programming is available on the NTC website.

IV. DAAPP Distribution Methods and Process

NTC’s DAAPP is distributed to all employees and enrolled students annually through a variety of distribution methods, including: 1) to employees at initial hire; 2) to all employees via college email or in person to remaining employees who do not have email access; 3) to currently enrolled students annually via official student e-mail notification; and 4) via inclusion on acceptance communication from the College. Care is taken in the distribution to ensure that access to this information is afforded to all employees and staff. The DAAPP is also available for review online on the NTC drugs and alcohol policy page. Hard copies of the DAAPP and Biennial Review may be obtained at the Student Leadership Center, D112 or by calling 715.803.1294. For employees a copy of the DAAPP will be located on the NTC Intranet. A hard copy can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 715.803.1483.

V. NTC’s Biennial Review

NTC plans to build onto our DAAPP to make sure we are in full compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) as articulated through the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Part 86 and as directed during the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act training with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) in March of 2019. As outlined by federal requirements, NTC will conduct a review this year and then conduct an official Biennial Review every two years, starting in 2021.

This biennial review is completed by a committee of NTC employees including the Director of Student Development or designee, the Director of Security or designee, the Director of Financial Aid or designee, and the Human Resources Manager or designee.

The Director of Student Development is responsible for oversight of the DAAPP process. Every other year, Northcentral Technical College will conduct a biennial review of the DAAPP to assess its effectiveness and the consistency of sanctions imposed for violations of the College’s standards of conduct. The review will also identify any changes to be implemented during the next biennium if needed.

The review will also include the following information, as required by law:

The number of drug and alcohol-related violations and fatalities that occur on the institution’s campus (as defined by the Clery Act) or as part of any of the institution’s activities that are reported to campus officials; and
The number and type of sanctions that are imposed by the institution as a result of drug and alcohol-related violations and fatalities on the institution’s campus or as part of any of the institution’s activities.

The review will be conducted using the following sources of information and reference:

Inventory of NTC’s DAAPP components using D. Stafford & Associates DAAPP Checklist
- Identify where each component has been addressed in the DAAPP
- Identify where each component begins and ends in the DAAPP
- On the DAAPP checklist, record the page number in the DAAPP where the component can be found or write missing
Discuss which component(s) of the DAAPP, if any, were missing
- With which individual(s) or office(s) will the review team engage to remedy any deficiencies
- What are the next steps?
- Statement of AODA program goals and goal achievement
Summary of NTC’s DAAPP strengths and weaknesses
Procedures for distribution of annual notification of NTC’s DAAPP to students and employees
Recommendations for revising NTC’s DAAPP
- List and description of education and prevention programs
- Student Life Office AODA disciplinary data

VI. Penalty for Violations

Employees

Compliance with this policy is a condition of continued employment. If an employee violates any aspect of this policy, the College will take appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. Furthermore, the employee may be required to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purpose by federal, state or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.

Students

Students who violate NTC DAAPP policy may be subject to disciplinary action and/or referral to law enforcement officials for prosecution under specific state, federal, or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy and Drug-Free Schools and Community Act

273 Administrative/Operating Guidelines

Northcentral Technical College is committed to protecting the safety, health and well being of all employees, students and other individuals in our workplace. We recognize that alcohol abuse and drug use pose a significant threat to our goals. We have established a drug-free workplace program that balances our respect for individuals with the need to maintain an alcohol and drug-free environment.