Western Carolina University

LSD

Mainly psychological, hallucinations or perception distortions; unable to function normally, accidents common; can produce anxiety, elevation in temperature, hart rate, and respiration

POSS.-MAX: 1 year imprisonment and fine (for any amount)

SALE-MAX: 2 years imprisonment and fine (for any amount); 18 1/4 years imprisonment and fine of $200,000 for trafficking.

Suspension from enrollment of employment for at least one semester or its equivalent (first offense) with more severe penalties for second offense, including student expulsion and employee discharge.

Student expulsion and faculty /staff discharge.

HEROIN

Physical/psychological dependence; relaxer and pain reliever, causing sluggishness and sleep at inappropriate or dangerous times; AIDS a possibility with intravenous injection; addiction can be passed to child born to user; over-dose can result in death

POSS.-MAX: 1 year imprisonment and fine (for any amount)

SALE-MAX: 2 years imprisonment and fine (for any amount) and 23 1/4 years imprisonment and a fine of $500,000 for trafficking.

Suspension from enrollment of employment for at least one semester or its equivalent (first offense) with more severe penalties for second offense, including student expulsion and employee discharge.

Student expulsion and faculty/staff discharge.

OPIUM

Less potent than heroin; physical or psychological dependence; sluggishness and sleep at inappropriate or dangerous times; AIDS a possibility with intravenous injection; addiction can be passed to unborn child; death possible from overdose

POSS.-MAX: 1 year imprisonment and fine (100+ dosage units); for lesser amounts, 2 years imprisonment and $2,000.

SALE-MAX: 2 years imprisonment and fine (for any amount); 23 1/4 years imprisonment and fine of $500,000 for trafficking.

Suspension from enrollment of employment for at least one semester or its equivalent (first offense) with more severe penalties for second offense, including student expulsion and employee discharge.

Student expulsion and faculty/staff discharge

COCAINE

Powder or crystals; affects respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, sugar levels; leads o tumors, chronic fatigue, dangerous weight loss, sexual impotence, insomnia; habitual use, irritability, paranoia, hallucinations; seizures, heart fibrillation, stroke. Death may follow.

POSS.-MAX: 1 year imprisonment and fine (100+ dosage units); for lesser amounts, 2 years imprisonment and $2,000 fine.

SALE-MAX: 2 years imprisonment and fine (for any amount); 18 1/4 years imprisonment and fine of $250,000 for trafficking.

Suspension from enrollment of employment for at least one semester or its equivalent (first offense) with more severe penalties for second offense, including student expulsion and employee discharge.

Student expulsion and faculty/staff discharge.

PSILOCYBIN

Mainly psychological; hallucinations or perception distortions, loss of normal function, accidents common; can produce anxiety, elevation in temperature, heart rate, and respiration.

POSS.-MAX: 1 year imprisonment and fine (for any amount)

SALE-MAX: 2 years imprisonment and fine (for any amount

Suspension from enrollment of employment for at least one semester or its equivalent (first offense) with more severe penalties for second offense, including student expulsion and employee discharge.

Student expulsion and faculty/staff discharge

BARBITURATES (e.g., valium and seconal)

Psychological/physical dependence; difficult breathing, lethargy, allergic reactions, nausea, dizziness; infant deformities; in high doses, death

POSS.-MAX: 1 year imprisonment and fine (100+ dosage units); for lesser amounts, 2 years, $2,000 fine.

SALE-MAX: 2 year imprisonment and fine (for any amount)

Suspension from enrollment of employment for at least one semester or its equivalent (first offense) with more severe penalties for second offense, including student expulsion and employee discharge.

Student expulsion and faculty/staff discharge

MARIJUANA

Effects range from motor impairment to throat and lung cancer (2 1/2 times tobacco tar). Particularly threatening for students is the way it damages short-term memory and decreases concentration and learning abilities.

POSS.-MAX: 1 year imprisonment and fine (more than 1 1/2 oz.); 120 days imprisonment and fine (up to 1 1/2 oz.)

SALE-MAX: 1 year imprisonment and fine (for any amount); 18 1/4 years imprisonment and fine up to $200,000 for trafficking

Probation, under conditions including participation in drug education and counseling, regular drug testing, and other appropriate measures. Failure to comply shall bring suspension from enrollment or employment for balance of probation period. Subsequent offenses will bring progressively more severe penalties.

MIN: Suspension from enrollment or employment for at least one semester or its equivalent. For second offense, student expulsion and faculty/staff discharge.

ALCOHOL

Slows heart, nervous system, and brain. Can stop breathing. Prolonged use can cause artery disease and heart failure; and cancer, cirrhosis, and hepatitis can destroy the liver.

POSS.-MAX: 2 years imprisonment and fine.

SALE-MAX: 2 years imprisonment and fine.

Disciplinary warning or probation and/or fine or possession underage (21) or unauthorized place; and/or referral for prosecution.

Sale not allowed on campus. Violation subject disciplinary actions and/or referral for prosecution.