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18 2020-2021 Catalog—GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE NOTIFICATION
The college is committed to achieving and maintaining a
campus community that fosters personal and institutional
excellence and strives to provide conditions under which
the work of the college can proceed freely, with the high-
est standards of quality and institutional integrity. The
harmful effects of substance abuse diminish the quality
of our campus life.
To assist in achieving a campus free from the problems
of substance abuse, the college has adopted policies pro-
hibiting the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution,
possession, or use of controlled substances and alcohol
on all college properties or at official functions, both on
or off-campus. Any member or group of the campus com-
munity violating these policies and regulations will be
subject to disciplinary action.
Prohibitions, Sanctions and Penalties
Community College District Administrative Regulation
5500 prohibits the:
Use, possession, or distribution of narcotics, other
legally controlled substances, or alcoholic beverages
except as expressly permitted by law and Glendale
Community College regulations.
Presence on campus or at a college-sponsored function
while under the influence of narcotics, other legally
controlled substances, or alcoholic beverages except as
expressly permitted by law and Glendale Community
College regulations.
A violation of the provisions of this policy, and/or relevant
local, state, or federal law which prohibits the use, possession accidents are the number one cause of deaths for persons
or sale of alcohol or other controlled substances may result in
the imposition of specific sanctions as identified within the
Standards of Student Conduct (Administrative Regulation
5420). These sanctions or penalties include a verbal warning,
a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, summary
suspension, disciplinary suspension or expulsion.
Legal Sanctions
Numerous Federal, State and local statutes and ordinances,
which may change over time, relate to the manufacture,
distribution, possession, or use of a controlled substance
or alcohol and impose legal sanctions for both felony and
misdemeanor convictions for violations. Drugs considered to
be controlled substances are listed in Schedules I through V of
the Controlled Substances Act (29 U.S.C. 812) and are further
defined by Regulations 21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15.
Drug-related penalties include the following:
• Simple possession of controlled substances: civil fines
up to $10,000 per violation, jail sentence, and denial of
Federal benefits
• Manufacture, sale or distribution of all scheduled drugs:
prison sentence for a FELONY
• Distribution or possession with the intent to distribute a
controlled substance on college property: up to TWICE
the prescribed sentence for the original offense and
TWICE the prescribed parole time (required)
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• Possession of one or more ounce(s) of marijuana for
personal use: fine or jail time for a misdemeanor
• Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana: fine of
up to $100
• Cultivation, possession for sale, or sale of marijuana:
FELONY
In addition, it is a misdemeanor to sell, furnish, give, or
cause to be sold, furnished or given away, any alcoholic
beverage to a person under 21 or any obviously intoxicated
person, and no one under 21 may purchase alcoholic
beverages. It is also unlawful for any person under 21 to
possess alcoholic beverages on any street or highway, or
in any place open to the public.
Health Risks Associated with Alcohol and Drug Abuse
The abuse of alcohol and drugs can produce intoxication
and physical symptoms such as hangovers, blackouts,
impaired motor function, damage to the liver, stomach,
intestine, cardiovascular system, brain and neurological
systems, addiction and death. Alcohol and drugs are not
only toxic to the body, but may also result in the transmis-
sion of infections associated with intravenous drug use such
as HIV and hepatitis. Pregnant women risk fetal damage
and birth defects including hyperactivity, neurological
abnormalities, and development difficulties.
In addition to the above problems, the use of these sub-
stances can cause severe family, social and psychological
problems, as well as intellectual impairment which may
be permanent. Abuse of alcohol and drugs is a major
cause of serious and fatal traffic accidents; alcohol-related
aged 15-24. Chemical dependency is a disease that, if not
arrested, is fatal.
Educational Program and Assistance—
Where to Get Help
A list of “Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse Refer-
ral Resources/Agencies,’’ as well as additional information
on chemical dependency and substance abuse is available
from the Health Center on the first floor of the San Rafael
Building. If you have any questions regarding the college
policies and regulations, please contact the Student Activi-
ties Office in the Campus Center.
ANIMALS ON CAMPUS
Glendale Community College District is committed to
providing its employees, students, and visitors with a
healthy environment in which to work and study. No
animals are allowed on campus except those animals that
are individually trained to provide services to individuals
with disabilities.