College Policy on Drugs and Alcohol
DRUGS
- All members of the College are reminded that:
- It can be dangerous to take any drugs other than under medical
direction
- The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) covers two categories of
drugs:
Class A Drugs (This category includes
LSD, ecstasy, heroin and cocaine)
Class B Drugs (amphetamines, barbiturates and other weaker opiates)
Class C Drugs (includes cannabis)
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The unauthorised possession,
use and supply of these drugs are criminal offences. These are
regarded as very serious matters by the College, and any student
involved may be sent out of residence. This applies particularly
to any student found to be using, dealing or in possession of
any Class A Drug. It also applies to any student found to be
dealing or repeatedly in possession of any of the Classes of
Drugs above. This approach is in line with the current policy
of the Police.
The College's policy is also to co-operate
fully with the Police in any investigation. Students should also
be aware that if the College were knowingly to permit drug offences
to take place on its premises, it would itself be liable under
the Act.
- At the same time, the College wishes to offer all possible support
to students seeking medical or counselling help regarding drug
taking. Those aware of being at risk of drug or other substance
abuse are encouraged to seek advice from the College Nurse, Tutors,
GPs or the University Counselling Service. The Welfare Officers
of CUSU and the Graduate Union may also be able to offer advice,
and the CUSU-produced Student Survival Guide (available from CUSU
or the GU) contains a list of specialist confidential agencies
to which students may go for help, such as: The Bridge Project
Drug Advice Centre, 154 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3LP (tel. 214614)
- Any student concerned about another student's dependence on
drugs should encourage him or her to seek advice from one of the
sources listed above.
- Any member of the College concerned about illegal drug use should
refer the matter to the Senior Tutor, or to any Tutor.
ALCOHOL
There are very considerable social pressures and numerous opportunities in Cambridge, and in the College,
to drink too much. Drinking to excess is dangerous: it may contribute to serious accidents, particularly trafic accidents,
to long term problems with health, as well as to psychological problems.
It is particularly important not just to drink sensibly yourself, but to avoid encouraging other students to
drink to excess. Encouraging other students to drink to excess puts their safety, as well as their health,
at risk.
As in the case of drugs above, any student worried about their or their friends' drinking is encouraged to talk
to the College Nurse, a GP, Tutor or the Counselling Service, or to Drinksense, which provides confidential
counselling, education and support for those with alcohol problems, their friends or families. Contact:
Drinksense, 4a Gonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1LY, tel. 302850
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