Campus Life

Adapt

Mission

• To educate students about alcohol and other drugs
• To create and maintain a drug-free campus culture
• To promote alternatives to drinking and drug use
• To promote student responsibility and good judgment making with respect to all drugs

Team Members

• Director of Counseling and Wellness Services (Chair)
• Residence Life Representative
• Athletic Director
• Faculty Representative
• Community Citizen
• Director of Campus Safety
• Student Representatives

Culver-Stockton College Policy
The possession, use, sale, and distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs on the C-SC campus are prohibited. More detailed statements of alcohol/other drug policies are available in the Faculty, Staff, and Student Handbooks. Violations of college policies regarding alcohol/other drugs may lead to sanctions, up to and including, expulsion from the college (for students) or termination of employment (for employees). Where laws are violated, legal sanctions may be incurred.

Health Risks
Health risks of alcohol and other drug abuse include death; impaired judgment and coordination; impaired learning and memory; dependency; physical disease; and, for mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy, infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. Students and employees desiring alcohol/other drug counseling are encouraged to consult the list of resources in this brochure.

Legal Sanctions Associated with the Unlawful Possession or Distribution of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol

Narcotics and Other Dangerous Drugs
No legal jurisdiction allows the unrestricted use, possession, sale or manufacture of narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis or other scheduled drugs. Penalties range from loss of motor vehicle driving privileges and small fines for misdemeanors to long-term imprisonment and heavy economic sanctions for felonies (more information is available from the dean of student development). In addition, the conviction record of an individual is usually available for the public domain, including employers, prospective employers and insurance companies.

Alcohol and Motor Vehicle Crimes
No legal jurisdiction allows the manufacture, sales, or use of alcohol without restriction and control by federal, state and local jurisdictions. Penalties range from loss of motor vehicle driving privileges, fines, court costs, alcohol evaluations and court ordered education classes at the offender's expense for misdemeanors to long-term imprisonment and heavy economic sanctions for felony offenses. In addition, the conviction record of an individual is usually available for the public domain, including employers, prospective employers and insurance companies.

Comprehensive Focus of ADAPT
In carrying out its mission, ADAPT recognizes that a comprehensive, campus-wide approach that addresses each of the following issues must be taken:

• Education (e.g., distribution of literature, programs during Alcohol Awareness Week)
• Consistent enforcement of campus alcohol and drug policies and implementation of appropriate sanctions
• Treatment/rehabilitation opportunities available (e.g., referrals to area professionals)
• Promotion of alternatives to drinking and drug use (e.g., focus on enhanced campus programming and late night events)
• Promotion of healthy lifestyles
• Evaluation of student habits/attitudes/knowledge regarding alcohol and other drugs (e.g., use of surveys)
• Enlisting the support of students, staff, faculty, administrators, trustees, parents, alumni, the local community, and local law enforcement

Opportunities/Services Provided

• Availability of on-campus counseling for students seeking treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse
• Alcohol 101: CD-ROM designed to help college students make informed decisions about drinking or not drinking; covers areas such as BAC (blood alcohol content) levels, sexual situations, drunk driving, alcohol overdose, and normative behavior.
• Alcohol Awareness Week (October) and Alcohol Awareness Month (April) programs: Times for special attention and education regarding alcohol-related matters.
• Videos (e.g., binge drinking)
• Booklets, pamphlets, and other literature
• Speakers (e.g., local law enforcement officials) who can address campus groups regarding various aspects of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Regular late night events involving free food and entertainment (e.g., Late Night Cosmic Bowling)

For More Information or for Referrals, Contact:
Dean of Student Life
Culver-Stockton College
Johnson 122, ext. 6334

C-SC Counseling and Wellness Services
Johnson Hall 124, ext. 6441

Hannibal Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
146 Communications Drive
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-1196

Recovery Resources
428 S. 36th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-6300

On-line Web Resources
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Bacchus Gamma Peer Education Network
Facts on Tap
ULifeline
Go Ask Alice

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