2006-2007 Student Handbook - University of the Incarnate Word

3. Stimulants (Amphetamine, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Meth)• Irregular heartbeat• Dangerously high body temperatures• Potential for cardiovascular failure or seizure• Increased blood pressure• Respiratory failure• Increased risk of stroke and/or seizures4. Depressants (Barbiturates, Rohypnol, GHB)• Slowed breathing and heart rate• Poor concentration• Fatigue• Feelings of confusion• Impaired coordination, memory, judgment• Respiratory depression and arrest, possibly death5. Opiods and Morphine Derivatives (found in prescription medications to include codeine, fentanyl,morphine, opium, oxycodone HCL)• Nausea• Constipation• Feelings of confusion• Respiratory depression and arrest• Unconsciousness, coma, death6. Inhalants• Severe headaches• Nausea and vomiting• Loss of motor coordination• Muscle weakness• Memory impairment• Damage to cardiovascular and nervous systems• Sudden deathF. Texas Drug LawTEXAS DRUG OFFENDER EDUCATION PROGRAM:Section 521.371-521.377, Texas Transportation Code (formerly Article 6687b, Section 24B, Texas CivilStatutes) states that persons convicted of misdemeanor or felony drug offenses will automatically have theirlicenses suspended for a period of six months. In order to have their license reinstated, they must attend andsuccessfully complete an education program on the dangers of drug abuse approved by TCADA. Failure tocomplete the program will result in the license being revoked indefinitely until the education program iscompleted. The standardized program is 15 hours in length and is designed to increase the knowledge ofdrug offenders by educating them on the dangers of drug abuse and associated illegal activities, to identifytheir own individual drug-use patterns, and to assist them in developing personal action plan which willreduce the probability of suffering the consequences of future drug using and illegal behavior. Specificcourse topics include history of drug abuse, drug/DWI laws, dynamics of drug use, drugs of abuse, howdrugs work, cost of use and abuse, health issues, HIV, interpersonal relationships, deglamorization ofdrugs, values and behaviors, past and desired behaviors, getting control of your life, resource options, andpersonal action planning. (Not applicable to deferred adjudication).Section 14Anti-Harassment Policy1. It is the policy of the University of the Incarnate Word to provide a work and learning environmentfree from all forms of harassment, whether based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual71