DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE ENVIRONMENT

Ranger College policies and state law prohibit the use and possession of alcohol, or illicit drugs on campus. Students who violate these policies are subject to college disciplinary action and prosecution through law enforcement agencies. Drug and alcohol abuse education programs are conducted through the Office of the Dean of Student Services who may make a referral to a more specialized program or agency. Each student is ultimately responsible for his/her own behavior regarding the use of drugs or alcohol, realizing the potential for negative consequences.

The National need for drug prevention programs is identified in the following statements from the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986:

The use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students constitutes a grave threat to their physical and mental well-being and significantly impedes the learning process.

The tragic consequences of drug use and alcohol abuse are felt not only by students and their families, but also by their communities and the nation, which can ill afford to lose their skill, talents, and vitality.

Drug abuse education and prevention programs are essential components of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the demand for the use of drugs throughout the nation.

Prompt action by our nation's schools, families, and communities can bring significantly closer the goal of a drug-free generation and society.