Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy

Surry Community College has become increasingly aware of the immediate and long term risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. These substances can create both physical and psychological dependence. The harmful effects of alcohol abuse are alcoholism; damage to brain cells; malnutrition; blackouts; memory loss; personality disorders; degeneration of muscles and bones; and the increased risk of cirrhosis, ulcers, heart disease, heart attack, and cancers of the liver, mouth, throat, and stomach. The harmful effects of drug abouse include hallucinations, heart problems, malnutrition, loss of coordination, coma, convulsions, damage to the lungs, brain, liver, and bone marrow, risk of AIDS or hepatitis, or death.

Drug and alcohol are detrimental to the learning process. Surry Community College pledges full support to other agencies in our community in the fight to rid our society of these elements in the school environment. Therefore, drug or alcohol use, possession, and distribution on school grounds and at school functions by students or school personnel will not be tolerated. Surry Community College will impose sanctions on students and employees consistent with local, state and federal laws.