Alcohol & Drug Free Policy

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226 require that, as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance (including Stafford Loans) under any Federal Program, an institution of higher education must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful manufacture, possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees.

Therefore, Denver Seminary has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees on our property or as part of any of its activities. The standards and conduct concerning this program as well as the legal sanctions under local, State or Federal laws are stated below.

To enforce this guideline, employees sign a declaration concerning their acknowledgment of this guideline as part of their employment. Employees should also be aware that the Seminary may impose disciplinary sanctions on employees consistent with local, State and Federal law up to and including termination and referral for prosecution for violations of the standards of conduct. A disciplinary sanction may include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.

Standards and Conduct

Denver Seminary determines to maintain high standards of integrity in all areas of life, including interpersonal and community relationships. Faculty, staff and students are expected to live exemplary Christian lives, practicing respect and concern for all people, honesty, appropriate behavior and wise judgment as outlined in the Scriptures.

Believing that all persons are created in God’s image and that the body of a believer in Christ is the temple of the Holy Spirit, the seminary interprets the Bible to forbid explicit immodesty, fornication, adultery, acts of homosexuality, use of pornography, drunkenness, and use or possession of illegal drugs.

Counseling Services for Employees

Shepherd’s Gate Counseling Clinic may serve as one resource in providing services or referral information. Another option for counseling services is through the employee’s medical provider.

To: All Employees and Students of Denver Seminary

From: Jack C. Heimbichner, Vice President of Finance

Re: Federal Regulations for a Drug-Free Prevention

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226, require that, as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance (including Stafford Loans) under any Federal Program, an institution of higher education must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees and students. The following outlines such a program for employees and students at Denver Seminary.

  1. The standards of conduct that prohibit the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees and students on our property or as part of any of its activities is stated in the Academic Catalog.
  2. A description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, State or Federal laws for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol is attached (Appendix 3).
  3. The employee agrees to provide to Denver Seminary in writing any convictions on drug-related offenses.
  4. A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol is attached (Appendix 4).
  5. A description of counseling services available to employees and students is listed in the Staff and Student Life Handbooks.
  6. Denver Seminary may impose disciplinary sanctions on employees and students consistent with local, State and Federal law up to and including expulsion or termination and referral for prosecution, for violations of the standards of conduct. A disciplinary sanction may include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.

Appendix 3

Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Trafficking and Possession of a Controlled Substance Federal Trafficking Penalties (As of January 1, 1996)

 

Controlled Substances Act Schedule

1st Offense

2nd Offense

Quantity

Drug

Quantity

1st Offense

2nd Offense

I and II


*Not less than 5 years. Not more than 40 years

*If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years or more than life

*Fine of not more than $2 million individual, $5 million other than individual

*Not less than 10 years. Not more than life

*If death or serious injury, not less than life

*Fine of not more than $4 million individual $10 million other than individual

10-99 gm pure or 100-999 gm mixture

Metham- phetamine

100 gm or more pure of 1 kg or more mixture

*Not less than 10 years. Not more than life.

*If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years or more than life.

*Fine of not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual


*Not less than 20 years. Not more than life

*If death or serious injury, not less than life

*Fine of not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other than individual.

100-999 gm mixture

Heroin

1 kg or more mixture

500-4,999 gm mixture

Cocaine

5 kg or more mixture

5-49 gm mixture

Cocaine Base

50 gm or more mixture

10-99 gm pure or 100-999 gm mixture

PCP

100 gm or more pure or 1 kg or more mixture

1-9 gm mixture

LSD

10 gm or more mixture

40-399 gm mixture

Fetanyl

400 gm or more mixture

10-99 gm mixture

Fentanyl Analogue

100 gm or more mixture


*The Controlled Substances Act (1970) places all substances regulated under federal law into one of five schedules based on the substance's medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability.

Appendix 3 (cont.)

Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Trafficking and Possession of a Controlled Substance
Federal Trafficking Penalties
(As of January 1, 1996)

Controlled Substances Act Schedule Drug
Quantity
1st Offense
2nd Offense
I and II Others (law does not include marijuana, hashish, or hash oil) Any *Not more than 20 years*If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life*Fine $1 million individual, $5 million not individual *Not more than 30 years *If death or serious injury, life *Fine $2 million individual, $10 million not individual
III All (included in Schedule III are anabolic steroids, codeine and hydrocodone with aspirin or Tylenol®, and some barbiturates) Any *Not more than 5 years *Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million not individual *Not more than 10 years *Fine not more than $500,000 individual, $2 million not individual
IV All (included in Schedule IV are Darvon®, Talwin®, Equanil®, Valium®, and Xanax®) Any *Not more than 3 years *Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million not individual *Not more than 6 years *Fine not more than $500,000 individual, $2 million not individual
V All (over-the-counter cough medicines with codeine are classified in Schedule V) Any *Not more than 1 year *Fine not more than $100,000 individual, $250,000 not individual *Not more than 2 years *Fine not more than $200,000 individual, $500,000 not individual

 

Appendix 3 (cont.)

Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Trafficking and Possession of a Controlled Substance
Federal Trafficking Penalties - Marijuana (includes hashish and hashish oil) (as of 01/01/1996)

Description
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 individual, $10 million other than individual		 *Not less than 20 years, not more than life
*If death or serious injury, not more than life
*Fine not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other than individual
Marijuana 100 kg to 999 kg mixture; or 100-999 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 individual, $5 million other than individual		 *Not less than 10 years, not more than life
*If death or serious injury, not more than life
*Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual
Marijuana 50 to 99 kg mixture

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 individual, $5 million other than individual		 *Not more than 30 years If death or serious injury, not more than life Fine $2 million individual, $10 million other than individual
Marijuana 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 individual, $2 million other than individual
Hashish 10 kg or more
Hashish Oil 1 kg or more

 

Appendix 3 (cont.)

Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Trafficking and Possession of a Controlled Substance

Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance

21 U.S.C. 844(a)

1st conviction: Up to 1 year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000 but not more than $100,000, or both.

After 1 prior drug conviction: At least 15 days in prison, not to exceed 2 years and fined at least $2,500 but not more than $250,000, or both.

After 2 or more prior drug convictions: At least 90 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years and fined at least $5,000 but not more than $250,000, or both.

Special sentencing provision for possession of crack cocaine: Mandatory at least 5 years in prison, not to exceed 20 years and fined up to $250,000, or both, if:

 


(a) 1st conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 5 grams.
(b) 2nd crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 3 grams.
(c) 3rd or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 1 gram.

21 U.S.C. 853(a)(2) and 881(a)(7)
Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable by more than 1 year imprisonment. (See special sentencing provisions re: crack)

21 U.S.C. 881(a)(4)
Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to transport or conceal a controlled substance. 21 U.S.C. 844a Civil fine of up to $10,000 (pending adoption of final regulations).

21 U.S.C. 853a
Denial of Federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses, up to 1 year for first offense, up to 5 years for second and subsequent offenses.

18 U.S.C. 922(g)
Ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm.

Miscellaneous
Revocation of certain Federal licenses and benefits, e.g., pilot licenses, public housing tenancy, etc., are vested within the authorities of individual Federal agencies. Note: These are only Federal penalties and sanctions. Additional State penalties and sanctions may apply.


Appendix 4

Health Risks Associated with the Use of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol

Drugs

Physical Dependence

Psychological Dependence

Possible Effects

Effects of Overdose

Withdrawal

Syndrome

Narcotics

 

 

 

 

 

Heroin

High

High

 

 

Yawning

Morphine

High

High

 

 

Loss of appetite

Codeine

Moderate

Moderate

Euphoria

Slow and shallow breathing

Irritability

Hydrocodone

High

High

Drowsiness

Clammy skin

Tremors

Hydromorphone

High

High

Respiratory depression

Convulsions

 

Panic;

Cramps

Oxycodone

High

High

Constricted pupils

Coma

Nausea

Methadone and LAAM

High

High

Nausea

Possible death

Runny nose

Fentanyl and Analogs

High

High

 

 

Chills and sweating

Other Narcotics

High-Low

High-Low

 

 

Watery eyes

Depressants

 

 

 

 

 

Chloral Hydrate

Moderate

Moderate

Slurred speech

Shallow respiration

Anxiety

Barbiturates

High-Moderate

High-Moderate

Disorientation

Clammy skin

Insomnia

Benzodiazepines

Low

Low

Drunken behavior without odor of alcohol

Dilated pupils;

Weak and rapid pulse

Tremors; Delirium

Glutethimide

High

Moderate

 

Coma

Convulsions

Other Depressants

Moderate

Moderate

 

Possible death

Possible death

Stimulants

 

 

 

 

 

Cocaine

Possible

High

Increased alertness

Agitation

Apathy

Amphetamine/

Methamphetamine

Possible

High

Euphoria; Increased pulse rate and blood pressure;

Excitation

Increased body temperature;

Hallucinations;

Convulsions

Long periods of sleep;

Irritability;

Depression

Methylphenidate

Possible

High

Insomnia

Possible death

Disorientation

Other Stimulants

Possible

High

Loss of appetite

 

 

Cannibis

 

 

 

 

 

Marijuana

Unknown

Moderate

Euphoria;

Relaxed inhibitions

Fatigue; Paranoia

Occasional reports of insomnia

Tetrahydrocannabinol

Unknown

Moderate

Increased appetite

Possible Psychosis

Hyperactivity

Hashish and Hashish Oil

Unknown

Moderate

Disorientation

 

Decreased appetite

Hallucinogens

 

 

 

 

 

LSD

None

Unknown

Illusions and hallucinations

Longer

Unknown

Mescaline and Peyote

None

Unknown

Altered perception of time and distance

More intense "trip" episodes

 

Amphetamine Variants

Unknown

Unknown

 

Psychosis

 

Phencyclidine and Analogs

Unknown

High

 

Possible death

 

Other Hallucinogens

None

Unknown

 

 

 

 

Appendix 4 (continued)

Health Risks Associated with the Use of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol

Drugs

Physical Dependence

Psychological Dependence

Possible Effects

Effects of Overdose

Withdrawal Syndrome

Anabolic Steroids

 

 

 

 

 

Testosterone (Cypionate, Enanthate)

Unknown

Unknown

Virilization Acne

Unknown

Possible depression

Nandrolone (Decanoate, Phenpropionate)

Unknown

Unknown

Testicular atrophy; Gynecomastia; Aggressive behavior

 

 

Oxymetholone

Unknown

Unknown

Edema

 

 

 

Health Risks Associated with the Use of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol

Alcohol Effects

Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including spouse and child abuse. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person's ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described.


Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver.


Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other youngsters of becoming alcoholics.