VI. DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY
In accordance with Public Law 101226 (Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989), ECPI College of Technology and promotes a comprehensive program to prevent and correct the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students. This program includes the following standards:

ECPI College of Technology does not tolerate illicit drugs or alcohol on campus, and the use or possession of such substances on ECPI grounds is sufficient cause for termination of a student's enrollment, and referral of the case to appropriate legal authorities. Neither illicit drugs nor alcohol abuse will be permitted at any ECPI location, at any on-site activity, or at any off-site activity sponsored by the Institution. It is the responsibility of each student to take advantage of all free materials, seminars, and support services provided by ECPI under this policy. Each student is responsible to know and follow the applicable ECPI policy and all applicable local, state, and federal laws. ECPI will fully cooperate with all local state, and federal authorities having jurisdiction in matters related to infractions of laws related to illegal use, possession, and distribution of alcohol and drugs.

ECPI students will be informed at orientation of standards conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol; a description of the health risks a description of all drugs and alcohol advice, treatment, or rehabilitation programs that are specific sanctions to be imposed on students (consistent with local, state, and federal law) and a description of these sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution for violations of the standards.

Federal, state and local laws all carry heavy penalties for the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. Also, Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies cooperate with each other in the investigation of drug and alcohol-related crimes. ECPI College of Technology cooperates fully with all levels of law enforcement in their duties; however, ECPI College of Technology does not offer legal advice.