Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Program
Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Program
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is committed to keeping your health and safety a top priority. Alcohol and drug use disorders remain a significant problem in the United States, and TTUHSC continues to strongly promote an environment that discourages the inappropriate or illegal use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD). TTUHSC has adopted and implemented an AOD prevention program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by all students and employees both on school premises and as part of any of its activities.
National Recovery Month
September 2024
One of the four major dimensions of recovery is COMMUNITY, and our message to you is that building social supports and a caring community is essential for recovery. With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in or seeking recovery from mental and substance use disorders.
Building a Caring Community
International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2024
International Overdose Awareness Day is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. The theme for 2024 is "Together we can", highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together.
Know the signs of an overdose when it comes to different drug types and learn how you can respond to an overdose.
FACT SHEET: CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE
FACT SHEET: OPIOIDS
FACT SHEET: NEW PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
FACT SHEET: STIMULANTS
FACT SHEET: ALCOHOL
FACT SHEET: DEPRESSANTS
National Fentanyl Awareness Day
May 7, 2024
Last year, over 70,000 Americans fatally overdosed on illegally made fentanyl. Fentanyl is now found in fake pills and many street drugs, but users are often unaware that their drugs contain the potent opioid. This is an urgent public health crisis that puts all of us, and our loved ones, at risk. We all must play a role in preventing further tragedies. According to the CDC, fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, and all other accidents. Among teenagers, overdose deaths linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl tripled in the past two years.
National Fentanyl Awareness Day brings together individuals, parents, teachers, corporations, influencers, community groups, and government entities to help put an end to this emergency. The New Drug Talk is a short film to educate community members about the dangers of fentanyl and fake pills in the new and rapidly changing drug landscape.
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
March 18 – 24, 2024
Welcome to National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week!
DAY 1 ALCOHOL USE & YOUR HEALTH
DAY 2 BINGE DRINKING
DAY 3 ALCOHOL & OTHER SUBSTANCE USE
DAY 4 ALCOHOL-IMPAIRED DRIVING
DAY 5 DID YOU KNOW
Regulation Requirements
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 requires that institutions of higher education receiving federal funds or financial assistance must develop and implement an Alcohol and Other Drugs program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The program must include annual notification of the following: standards of conduct; a description of sanctions for violating federal, state, and local law and campus policy; a description of health risks associated with AOD use; a description of treatment options; and a biennial review of the program’s effectiveness and the consistency of the enforcement of sanctions.
TTUHSC Policies
HSC OP 10.03, Alcohol and Illegal Drugs policy prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illegal drugs on TTUHSC property or as a part of any officially sponsored TTUHSC activities.
HSC OP 10.03 Attachment A. Student, Faculty, Resident and Staff Guidelines outlines TTUHSC's:
- Standards of conduct prohibiting the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
- Local, state and federal laws and sanctions related to illicit drugs and alcohol.
- The health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol.
- Any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or other programs available to students and employees.
- Disciplinary sanctions on students, faculty and staff for violations of drug and alcohol standards of conduct.
Other Policies Addressing AOD Use and Abuse:
- HSC OP: 10.19, Smoke, Tobacco, and E-cigarette Free Environment
- HSC OP: 52.06, Standards of Conduct and Ethics Guide
- HSC OP: 70.39, Drug-Free Workplace Policy
- Attachment A – Employee Consent and Release for Alcohol and Drug Testing Form
- HSC OP: 70.41, Drug and Alcohol Testing for Safety-sensitive Positions Requiring a Commercial Drivers License
- Attachment A – Employee Consent Form for Alcohol/Drug Testing
- HSC OP: 72.15, Purchasing Card Program
- HSC OP: 72.16, Official Functions, Business Meetings, and Entertainment
- Attachment A – Pre-Approval Form for Official Functions
- Attachment B – Authorization to Serve Alcohol Form
- HSC OP: 77.15, Working with Affiliated Entities – Student Drug Screenings
- SOM OP: 20.12, Health, Wellness and Rehabilitation of Faculty, Physicians in Training (Fellows and Residents), and Students
- SOM OP: 40.07, Impaired Students
- TTUHSC Student Handbook Code of Professional Conduct 2022-2023
AOD Program at TTUHSC
TTUHSC has designated the Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Policy Committee and implemented an AOD prevention program. TTUHSC sends out the AOD program annual notification to all TTUHSC faculty, staff, residents, and students during the fall semester via email. The Committee conducts a biennial review of TTUHSC's AOD program and put together a biennial review report in each even-numbered year. Please see below if you would like to read the annual notification or the biennial report.