Important message from Wichita State University concerning the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Important message from Wichita State University concerning the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

Wichita State University has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students and employees. As part of this effort, Wichita State University prohibits the unlawful possession and use of illegal drugs and alcohol by students and employees on University property or as part of any University activities. In addition to referral for prosecution, sanctions imposed by the University may include expulsion or dismissal from employment.

Drug and alcohol prevention programs and counseling programs for University students, employees, and student organizations are available by contacting the Counseling and Testing Center. See www.wichita.edu/ct. The unlawful use of drugs and abuse of alcohol creates numerous health risks, including but not limited to:

- impaired judgment,
- increased risk of inappropriate sexual acts and aggressive behavior, and
- damage to the brain and liver.

In addition, legal penalties for unlawful drug use and alcohol-related crimes under federal, state, and local laws are severe, and may result in imprisonment, significant fines, loss of driving privileges, and loss of federal financial aid or employment.

For more information about legal penalties and health risks associated with unlawful drug and alcohol use, and prevention programs available at CTC or resources available through the Office of Human Resources, go to http://www.wichita.edu/DrugFree.