The U.S. Department of Education requires each institution of higher education to annually make its alcohol and other drug policy available to every employee.
Clemson University is committed to promoting an environment of well-being. Employees who use alcohol and other drugs assume a responsibility to comply with South Carolina laws and University policies, to make decisions that reduce their personal risks and to consider the health and safety risks posed to others. The University provides education, programs and policies designed to create an environment that fosters well-being and empowers students and employees to make responsible decisions relating to alcohol and other drug consumption.
The negative physical and mental effects of the use of alcohol and other drugs are well documented. Use of these drugs may cause blackouts, poisoning, overdose and death; physical and psychological dependence; damage to vital organs such as the brain, heart and liver; inability to learn and remember information; and psychological problems, including depression, psychosis and severe anxiety.
In addition to the negative physical and emotional outcomes, there may be serious disciplinary ramifications. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Drugs and Alcohol Policy (including but not limited to prohibitions surrounding tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and illegal drugs/controlled substances as specified above) may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination in accordance with relevant University policies. In addition, there may be consequences imposed under local, state and federal laws and regulations.
We care about your health and well-being. Clemson University provides the following employee resources related to alcohol and other drugs:
- Drug-Free Awareness Resources are available to provide employees with detailed information about the dangers of alcohol and/or drug abuse in the workplace, available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance program information.
- The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation is a confidential service to help employees identify problems that affect their job performance. Vocational Rehabilitation operates two voluntary admission treatment centers for clients requiring inpatient therapy for the chronic abuse of alcohol and/or other drugs.
- The SC BHDD Office of Substance Use Services places major emphasis on disseminating information about the problems related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse. The three basic types of services are prevention, intervention and treatment.
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Cocaine Anonymous
- Nicotine Anonymous
