DRUG FREE CAMPUS
East Tennessee State University Policy Statement on Drug Free Campus
Facts and Figures
Substance abuse places a major burden on all segments of American society, including the workplace.
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Definitions of Terms:
Current illicit drug user: Someone who has used illicit drugs at
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse in America Today
Although overall rates have not increased over the past several years, alcohol and drug abuse continues to afflict American society at the start of the 21st century.
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An estimated 14.8 million Americans are current illicit drug users.1 |
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Nearly 11 percent of youths between the ages of 12 and 17 are current illicit drug users. Among this population, marijuana is the most prevalent drug of use. 2 |
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Young adults between the ages of 18 and 20 have the highest rate of current illicit drug use at roughly 20 percent.3 |
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Heavy drinking occurs most frequently among young adults between the ages of 18 and 15 (13.3 percent), peaking at age 21 (17.4 percent).4 |
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The rate of current illicit drug use is higher among men (8.7 percent) than women (4.9 percent).5 |
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Heavy drinking correlates strongly with illicit drug use. Of 12.4 million heavy drinkers, 30.5 percent are also current illicit drug users.6 |
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An estimated 6.5 percent of full-time and 8.6 percent of part-time workers are current illicit drug users.7 |
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Alcohol is the most widely abused drug among working adults. An estimated 6.2 percent of adults working full time are heavy drinkers.8 |
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More than one in three (38 percent) workers between the ages of 18 and 25 are binge drinkers.9 |
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Among employed adults, the highest rates of heavy drinking and current illicit drug use are reported by white, non-Hispanic males who are between the ages of 18 and 25 and have less than a high school education.10 |
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By occupation, the highest rates of current illicit drug use and heavy drinking were reported by food preparation workers, waiters, waitresses and bartenders (19 percent); construction workers (14 percent); service occupations (13 percent); and transportation and material moving workers (10 percent).11 |
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More than 60 percent of adults know someone who has reported for work under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.12 |
1-8 US Department of Health and Human
Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2000).
1999 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse. Rockville, MD: US Department
of Health and Human Services.
9, 10, 11 US Department of Health and
Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
(1999). Worker Drug Use and Workplace Policies and Programs: Results from the
1994 and 1997 NHSDA. Rockville, MD: US Department of Health and Human
Services.
12 Hazeldon Foundation. (1996).
Addiction in the Workplace Survey. Center City, MN: Hazeldon Foundation.
It is the policy of this university that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, use of alcohol and illicit drugs on the ETSU campus in the workplace (on or off campus), on property owned or controlled by ETSU, or as part of any activity of ETSU is strictly prohibited. All employees and students are subject to applicable federal, state and local laws related to this matter. Additionally, any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action.
For complete policy information, see ETSU’s Policy Statement on Drug Free Campus, PPP-26, http://www.etsu.edu/humanres/ppp/PPP-26.htm.
There are many health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol including organic damage; impairment of brain activity, digestion, and blood circulation; impairment of physiological processes and mental functioning; and, physical and psychological dependence. Such use during pregnancy may cause spontaneous abortion, various birth defects or fetal alcohol syndrome. Additionally, the illicit use of drugs increases the risk of contracting hepatitis, AIDS and other infections. If used excessively, the use of alcohol or drugs singularly or in certain combinations may cause death.
Helpful websites:
(ETSU is not responsible for off-campus site content)
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Straight Facts
About Drugs and Alcohol Alcohol and Drug Facts |
   
Partnership for a Drug-Free America - Drug Resource |
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National Institute on Drug Abuse |
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Working Partners For an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Symptoms and Intervention Techniques - U. S. Department of Labor |
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http://www.theantidrug.com/index.asp |
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http://www.theantidrug.com/ei/advice_parents.asp |
(ETSU is not responsible for off-campus site content)
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Magellan Health Services at 1-800-308-4934 or 1-800-456-4006 (TTY). | |
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Office of Human Resources, 423-439-5890 for additional information. | |
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Online access to articles and self-help plans. Log on to Magellan Health Services. | |
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ETSU Department of Public Safety | 439-4480 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous | 928-0871 |
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Comprehensive Community Services (Alcohol & Drug Counseling & Prevention Center) | 928-6581 |
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North Side Hospital | 854-5620 |
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Woodridge Hospital | 928-7111 |
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Watauga Mental Health Center (Frontier Health) | 232-2600 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous - East Tennessee Information | 974-9888 |
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Mailing Address: Office of Human Resources
ETSU Box 70564
Johnson City, TN 37614-1707
Telephone: 423-439-4457
Fax: 423-439-8354
TDD: 423-439-4710
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Monday -
Friday
Office Location: Rooms 307, Dossett Hall
Updated on 02/15/08
