Drug Free Schools and Communities Act

Regulation Requirements

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 requires that institutions of higher education receiving federal funds or financial assistance must develop and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The program must include annual notification of the following: standards of conduct; a description of sanctions for violating federal, state, and local law and campus policy; a description of health risks associated with alcohol and drug use; a description of treatment options; and a biennial review of the program鈥檚 effectiveness and the consistency of the enforcement of sanctions.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, or would like additional information on the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program at 外网天堂, you may reach out the the 外网天堂 Clery Compliance Officer.

Cindy Flores

Clery Compliance Officer

3B351F

Phone: 806.743.2349

Cindy.Flores@ttuhsc.edu

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (外网天堂) is committed to keeping your health and safety a top priority. Alcohol and drug abuse remains a significant problem in the United States, and 外网天堂 continues to strongly promote an environment that discourages the inappropriate or illegal use of drugs and alcohol. 外网天堂 has adopted and implemented a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by all students and employees both on school premises and as part of any of its activities. TUHSC has designated a Committee to examine the current Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs, and sends out an annual notification to all 外网天堂 faculty, staff, residents, and students via email several times a year. The Office of Institutional Compliance is responsible for preparing and distributing 外网天堂鈥檚 DAAPP Biennial Report in collaboration with the Committee.

2024 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP) Report

外网天堂 Policies

HSC OP: 10.03, Alcohol and Illegal Drugs policy prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illegal drugs on 外网天堂 property or as a part of any officially sponsored 外网天堂 activities.

HSC OP 10.03 Attachment A: Student, Faculty, Resident and Staff Guidelines outlines 外网天堂's:

Standards of conduct prohibiting the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
Local, state and federal laws and sanctions related to illicit drugs and alcohol.
The health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol.
Any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or other programs available to students and employees.
Disciplinary sanctions on students, faculty and staff for violations of drug and alcohol standards of conduct.

Additional 外网天堂 Policies Related to Drug and Alcohol Abuse

HSC OP: 70.39, Drug-Free Workplace Policy

HSC OP: 70.39, Attachment A: Employee Consent and Release for Alcohol and Drug Testing Form

HSC OP: 52.06, Standards of Conduct and Ethics Guide

HSC OP: 10.19, Smoke, Tobacco and E-Cigarette Free Environment

Regents Rule, Personnel: Section 03.02.1

HSC OP: 70.41, Drug and Alcohol Testing for Safety-Sensitive Positions Requiring a Commercial Driver鈥檚 License

HSC OP: 70.41, Attachment A: Employee Consent Form for Alcohol/Drug Testing

HSC OP: 72.16, Official Functions, Business Meetings and Entertainment

HSC OP: 72.16, Attachment A: Pre-Approval Form for Official Functions

HSC OP: 72.16, Attachment B: Authorization to Serve Alcohol Form

School of Medicine OP: 20.12, Health, Wellness & Rehabilitation of Faculty, Physicians in Training (Fellows & Residents), & Students

School of Medicine OP: 40.07, Impaired Students

School of Nursing OP: 60.1115, Student Drug Testing

School of Nursing OP: 60.1115, Attachment A: Drug Testing Consent Form

School of Nursing OP: 60.1115, Attachment B: Drug Testing Reasonable Suspicion Reporting Form

School of Pharmacy OP: 77.P.44, Student Drug Screening Policy

School of Health Professions OP: ST.21, Student Drug Testing Policy

外网天堂 Student Handbook, Code of Professional Conduct

2025 National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week

March 17 鈥� 23, 2025

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a highly prevalent disease with around 46 million affected individuals in the U.S as of 2021. Painkillers, or opioids, are the most commonly used prescription drugs, while marijuana and stimulants are the most used illicit substances. SUDs rarely exist in a vacuum and are often co-occur with another mental health disorder. Over 60% of adolescents met diagnostic criteria for another mental illness, suggesting a high rate of comorbidity between SUDs and other mental health disorders. In 2021, only 6.3% of patients with SUD, but this number has been steadily improving with rates of around 14.6% in 2023; however, much work is still need to be done to improve access to treatment.

Check out the Full Newsletter HERE

The newsletter was written by the Additciton Care, Education & Support Club (ACES). Addiction Care, Education, and Support (ACES) exists to educate 外网天堂 students about the disease of addiction, its identification, and its treatment options, to provide a forum for multidisciplinary education, collaboration, and support, to provide a safe space for the 外网天堂 community to share with and encourage one another, to promote the development and enhancement of leadership skills, and to provide mentorship and support for students.

National Fentanyl Awareness Day

April 29, 2025

WHAT IS NATIONAL FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY?
National Fentanyl Awareness Day鈥攏ow in its fourth year鈥攗nites major corporations, community groups, nonprofits, government agencies, schools, campuses and families to take action to protect young lives from deadly fentanyl and fake prescription pills. While recent data shows progress in reducing overdose deaths from record highs, nearly half of teens still don't know that counterfeit prescription pills often contain lethal amounts of fentanyl. This lack of knowledge is leading to tragic consequences鈥攜oung people are dying simply because they didn't know the pill they took was fake. That's why we need to turn awareness into action.

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

December 2024

The holiday season is a time for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, office parties and New Year鈥檚 Eve celebrations. While the month of December marks a time of year for togetherness and appreciation, it also is statistically one of the most dangerous months for driving. The average American consumes double the number of alcoholic drinks over the holidays than any other time of the year. People tend to be more social during this time, attending three times more social functions and parties as well which leads to more drivers on the road.

Don't Drink and Drive This Holiday Season

Great American Smokeout

November 21, 2024

The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives 鈥� not just for a day, but year-round. The Great American Smokeout event challenges people to stop smoking and helps people learn about the many tools they can use to help them quit and stay quit.

Lower Your Risk of Cancer

National Recovery Month

September 2024

One of the four major dimensions of recovery is COMMUNITY, and our message to you is that building social supports and a caring community is essential for recovery. With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in or seeking recovery from mental and substance use disorders.

Building a Caring Community

International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2024

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. The theme for 2024 is "Together we can", highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together.

Know the signs of an overdose when it comes to different drug types and learn how you can respond to an overdose.