Drugs and Alcohol Policy
District policy: The Maricopa Community College District supports the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226, and complies with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to controlled substances, including alcohol. The possession, sale or consumption of an alcoholic beverage in any premises owned and/or leased/rented by the District for approved educational purposes is prohibited.
College response to alcohol and drug violations: Besides the sanctions imposed by federal and state courts concerning controlled substance violation(s), the college will respond administratively when the offense involves a student or employee as the offender. Students and employees are subject to applicable District policies and disciplinary procedures. Sanctions may include suspension or expulsion for student offenders or termination of employment for employees.
Alcohol and drug use prevention: SCC sponsors and/or participates in the following drug prevention activities:
- A variety of alcohol and other drug abuse prevention efforts occur during each school year to educate students about health risks associated with use and abuse. For additional information contact the Vice President of Student Affairs Office at (480) 423-6020.
- SCC Counseling Services will work with individuals on "substance abuse" issues. They will also refer students to community based assistance agencies. SCC Counselors may be reached at (480) 423-6524.
- Annually, SCC's Student Life will coordinate an Alcohol Awareness Week on campus. Literature is available on campus in information racks, in the Student Center and in the Student Life offices.
Campus community members who may have an alcohol or drug problem can also contact the following agencies for assistance.
- Al-Anon at 1-800-356-9996
- American Council on Alcoholism at 1-800-527-5344
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline at 1-800-662-4357
- DRUGHELP at 1-800-378-4435
