Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

• No person may sell or give alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person [I.C.A. 123.49(1)].• Anyone under the age of 21 who is caught driving with a blood alcohol level of .02 or morewill lose their driver’s license or permit for up to 60 days. Temporary driving permits forschool, work, or any reason, will not be issued during the suspension period.Alcohol and Drug-Related CounselingThe University understands the need for strict adherence to the law in cases involving alcohol,drugs, and other addictions. However, as part of its mission, the University also practicescompassion toward those with abuse and/or dependency of a substance or other addictivedisorders. To this end, University officials will make an effort to assist students in receivingprofessional counseling and/or treatment, to support students in becoming productive members ofthe University family and society. Students in need of services due to abuse and/or dependency ofalcohol, drugs or other addictions are welcome to contact UD’s Counseling Services to assist witha confidential and professional referral to an appropriate service within the tri-state area or throughthe student’s preferred provider within their insurance plan. The referral service is provided at nocharge to the student. UD’s Counseling Services does not provide treatment for alcohol, drugs, orother addictions. However, UD’s Counseling Services has strong partnerships with area resourcessuch as: Substance Abuse Services Center (SASC), Hillcrest Family Services, Turning PointTreatment Center, area hospitals and clinics, intervention services and other alternative providers.For more information and a list of area resources, visit the following websitewww.dbq.edu/lifeservices/, contact 563/589-3132 or 563/589-3253, or visit 2nd Floor of PetersCommons.SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY FOR THE STUDENT-ATHLETEStudent-Athlete(s) [a.k.a.: Student-Athletes, Student Managers, StudentCoaches, Work Study (including First Aiders), Mascots, Cheerleaders]PhilosophyOne of the greatest challenges facing society today is finding new and creative ways to control theincreasing use of drugs and alcohol among students. The University of Dubuque’s AthleticDepartment recognizes the health risks and danger associated with the use of unlawful, illicit drugsand alcohol, and proposes the investitures of random drug testing to help control the temptationpresented to many of our students. Colleges presently drug test under the approval of the NCAA,and private industry and businesses drug test prospective and present employees.Individuals under the influence of drugs and alcohol provide a threat to the safety and the healthof themselves and to others participating with them. They risk destruction of various bodyorgans, addiction, the threat of diseases contracted through the use of non-sterilizedparaphernalia, behavior modifications, and performance below their fullest natural ability levels.The drug testing program will not affect the policies, practices, or rights of UD in dealing with anydrug, alcohol, or tobacco possession or use where reasonable suspicion is obtained by means58