Alcohol and drug prevention policy
Loma Linda University is committed to providing an educational environment which is conductive to the development of every student. Because the University believes that a lifestyle that is drug and alcohol free is essential for achieving this goal, it has established a policy that seeks to maintain a campus environment free of these substances (LLU Operating Policy I-12).
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the University prohibits the unlawful use, possession, distribution, dispensing, or manufacture of controlled substances by its students and employees. Further, the University requires any individual who receives federal funding to certify that they will not engage in the unlawful use, possession, distribution, dispensing, or manufacture of controlled substances while associated with the University.
The University reserves the right to investigate violations of the policy by students, employees, or faculty where reasonable suspicion exists. This includes the right to search an office, locker, vehicle, resident hall room, briefcase, book bag, or handbag, and the right to require an appropriate test, and or confirmation by re-test.
No search will be made without the authorization of the residence hall director, dean of a School, vice president, or president of the University. Any search or required testing is to be treated with high confidentiality.
University sanctions
Unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol or illicit drugs by students, staff, or faculty on University property or as part of any University activity may lead to sanctions within the University, the severity of which shall increase as the seriousness of the violation increases. Sanctions include:
- a verbal or written reprimand;
- completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program;
- a disciplinary warning, with notice that repetition of the offense or continuation of the offense may result in more serious sanction;
- suspension from the University (student) or from employment (employee) or from a specified University activity or facility for a fixed period of time or until completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program;
- expulsion from the University (student) or termination of employment (faculty or staff);
- and/or other appropriate sanctions.
External sanctions
Unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or illicit drugs may lead to a referral to the appropriate local, state, and/or federal authorities for prosecution for a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the nature of the offense. The sanctions for such offenses may include fines and/or imprisonment.
Counseling and treatment programs
Loma Linda University encourages individuals with alcohol or other drug related problems to seek assistance. The University provides an active educational program for its students and employees to help them develop an awareness of the risks involved in alcohol and drug use and to promote the benefits of a lifestyle free from these substances.
The University, at its discretion, may provide therapeutic assistance for students and employees, who because of abuse of these substances, have impaired function within the University community.
The Loma Linda student assistance program (students) and the employee assistance program (employees) offers ongoing educational, intervention, and personal assistance in the area of alcohol and drug abuse. The following are some of the subsistence abuse education programs which are available.
- Use vs. Abuse vs. Dependency vs. Addiction
- Intervention: Assisting Denial
- Co-Dependency: Part of the Problem
- Alcoholism: The Legal Drug
- The Vicious Cycle of Repeat: Children of Alcoholics
- Denial, Rationalization, and Projection: Addictive Symptoms
The student assistance program also offers assistance in diagnostic evaluation, treatment, monitoring, and follow-up. The Loma Linda student assistance program and the employee assistance program are located at 11360 Mountain View Avenue, Suite B, Loma Linda, and can be reached by phone at (909) 558-6050.
For more information on the student assistance program, please refer to the University's Student Handbook or contact the dean of student affairs office in the student services building located at 11139 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, or call (909) 558-4510, extension 44510.
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