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DRUGS &
ALCOHOL
Broward College recognizes the health risks and costs
associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse
of alcohol and is committed to providing a drug-free
and alcohol-free educational environment, which
supports the mission of the College. In compliance
with various laws and regulations, to include the
Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act,
Broward College strictly prohibits the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession,
or use of a controlled substance at the College.
This encompasses the prohibiting of the unlawful
possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages
on campus and unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled
substance at the College. Law enforcement agencies
have primary responsibility for enforcement of
Federal and State drug laws and the enforcement of
State underage drinking laws. In addition, Broward
College maintains sanctions which are in place for
those who violate this policy.
Broward College also provides counseling to both
its students and employees for alcohol and drug
abuse. For further information and materials that
support compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act, such as disclosures and biennial
review of programs, visit the Department’s website at
broward.edu/safety/Pages/Substance-Abuse.aspx.
ALCOHOL USE AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES
Broward College policies 6Hx2-6.32 and 6Hx2-5.18,
as well as Code of Conduct 6Hx2-5.02, specifically
address that the use or sale of alcoholic beverages
at all Broward College sites is prohibited unless
authorized by College leadership at special events.
Students may not be under the influence or in
possession of alcohol while on college property or
while participating in a college-sanctioned activity.
It is unlawful to sell, furnish or provide alcohol to a
person under the age of 21. The possession of alcohol
by anyone less than 21 years of age in a public place
or a place open to the public is illegal.
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