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This information was prepared by the Office of Student Affairs.


Campus Safety and Alcohol Awareness
Drug Use: Know the Facts
University policy prohibits the use, possession, sale, distribution, manufacture, or transfer of narcotics, illegal drugs, or prescription drugs, except as prescribed by a physician for personal use, or the possession of drug paraphernalia by any person in any campus facility. Students who violate the drug policy may

  • be arrested, fined, or jailed according to state drug laws.
  • face university disciplinary action.
  • have their residence hall housing contract terminated, which may jeopardize their standing at the university since most freshmen are required to live in campus residence halls.

Club drugs, or designer drugs, like Ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine, and Rohypnol are sometimes thought of as safer than drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine, or heroin. However, club drugs are illegal, addictive, and can be dangerous.

  • Club drugs can dull your senses and impair your judgment and coordination.
  • Mixing club drugs with alcohol or another depressant can be extremely dangerous, possibly even deadly.
  • Club drugs are often used in date rape because they can make you unconscious and unable to move. You may also not remember what you did or said while under the effects of the drugs.
  • Ecstasy has long-term effects on your body. Months later you may experience memory loss, confusion, depression, and anxiety.
  • GHB can cause loss of muscle control, unconsciousness, seizures, and coma.
  • Ketamine can cause hallucinations, amnesia, and respiratory problems.
  • Rohypnol can cause weakness, anxiety, and unconsciousness. When mixed with alcohol, it may cause death.