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Alcohol and Other Drugs

University Policy

Applies to: Faculty, staff, graduate associates, student employees, students, volunteers, vendors, and visitors

Responsible Office Office of Student Life

POLICY

Issued: 10/01/1980

Revised: 09/26/2019 (minor revision)

Edited: 10/09/2020

The Ohio State University’s primary concern is for the health, safety, and welfare of the university community. The

university complies fully with local, state, and federal regulations regarding the sale, possession, and consumption of

alcoholic beverages. The unlawful manufacture, possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs or controlled substances on

university property or as part of university activities is strictly prohibited. All members of the university community are

held responsible for their behavior and for respecting the rights of others.

Ohio State endeavors to encourage a culture of compliance. The university is committed to providing education regarding

the negative impacts of illicit drug use, misuse of prescription drugs, and the excessive or illegal consumption of alcohol.

Ohio State provides programs, support, and resources to promote health-enhancing experiences. Additionally, Ohio State

seeks to encourage responsible bystander behavior and timely reporting.

Please refer to the Ohio State Code of Student Conduct

for additional information for students and the Office of Human

Resources Drug Free Workplace policy for additional information for faculty, staff, graduate associates, and student

employees.

Definitions

Term

Definition

Ohio State property

Property that is owned, operated, or controlled by the university.

Open container

Any holder or receptacle that allows access to alcohol, including any bottle, can, or

similar container on which the original seal has been broken. A bottle must be resealed by

the permit holder.

Physical control of a vehicle

Being in the driver’s position of the front seat of a vehicle and having possession of the

vehicle’s ignition key or other ignition device, whether or not the vehicle is running.

Policy Details

I. Alcoholic beverage consumption is prohibited on Ohio State property or at off-campus university sponsored

events at which the primary audience is under the legal consumption age unless:

A. Written approval from the Office of Student Life when students are the primary event organizer; and the

Offices of Legal Affairs and Business and Finance for faculty, staff, and alumni.

B. The event occurs in designated areas licensed to sell alcohol, such as the Faculty Club, Fawcett Center, Ohio

State Golf Course, Ohio Union, etc.

II. Events serving alcohol must have a primary purpose for the gathering other than the availability of alcohol.

Alcohol must not be used as an inducement for participation in events.

A. Controls must be enforced to prevent underage drinking. These controls shall be consistent with local, state,

and federal laws and the Code of Student Conduct

B. Events involving alcoholic beverages as part of a competition, such as drinking games or chugging contests

are prohibited.

C. Soft drinks or other non-alcoholic beverages such as water, punch, and fruit drinks should be available in the

same location and be featured as prominently as the alcoholic beverages during the entire time alcoholic

beverages are being served.

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D. Food and/or snacks should be prominently displayed and available during the entire event.

E. Individual units may implement more restrictive policies relating to the use and/or promotion of alcohol

within their facilities that are otherwise in accordance with university policy and local, state, and federal laws.

III. Registered student organizations, on a university-related trip must comply with the Code of Student Conduct

and

local, state, federal, and international laws that apply to Ohio State students.

A. Funds allocated to a registered student organization from the Council on Student Affairs Student Activity

Fund, or otherwise from the university, must not be used to purchase alcoholic beverages.

B. Funds collected through a registered student organization’s voluntary dues, donations, or fund-raising may be

used to purchase alcoholic beverages if the purchase and use of those beverages is otherwise in accordance

with university policy and local, state, and federal laws.

IV. Alcoholic beverages may be served in designated areas of the Jerome Schottenstein Center. No thermos bottles,

coolers, bottles, cans, or other containers of any type may be brought into the Jerome Schottenstein Center, Ohio

Stadium, or other university athletic facilities.

A. Possession and consumption of alcohol in stadium parking areas are subject to local, state, and federal laws

and regulations. Police and the Ohio Investigative Unit may patrol these areas and enforce applicable laws.

B. Open containers are not allowed at any tailgating events.

C. Any open container must be transported as required by law.

V. Alcohol is prohibited at undergraduate group events on Ohio State property, including public or semi-private

common areas.

A. Students 21 years of age or older, may possess and consume legal beverages in their rooms or suites, or rooms

of others of legal age, in accordance with university policy and local, state, and federal laws.

VI. Advertising that promotes the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or the misuse of prescription drugs is prohibited on

Ohio State property. This applies to events and activities organized or sponsored by the university.

A. Subject to administrative restrictions, events organized on Ohio State property may display the corporate

names and logos of alcohol-related sponsors, as long as it does not encourage consumption or irresponsible

use.

B. Promotional materials, including advertisements for college events sponsored or co-sponsored by student

organizations, must not make reference to or include pictures of alcoholic beverages or the name of alcohol

distributors.

C. Advertising should focus on the purpose or theme of the event and not on the availability of alcohol in ways

that imply drinking is the focus, such as a “beer blast,” “forty kegs,” or “all the beer you can drink.”

VII. The unlawful manufacture, possession, use or, distribution of illicit drugs or controlled substances on university

property or as part of university activities is strictly prohibited.

VIII. Ohio State faculty, staff, graduate associates, student employees, students, volunteers, vendors, and visitors must

abide by all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding illicit drugs and controlled substances. Under local,

state, and federal laws, it is a crime to do any of the following. For more information, see the

Ohio Department of

Commerce and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

A. Underage Drinking

1. Purchase, order, pay for, or share the cost of alcohol if you are under 21.

2. Possess alcohol if you are under 21.

3. Consume alcohol if you are under 21, unless it is provided by and consumed in the presence of your

parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse who is 21 or older.

4. Sell alcohol to, buy alcohol for, or furnish alcohol to anyone under 21.

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5. Allow anyone under 21 who possesses or consumes alcohol to remain in your home, apartment, or

residence hall room, or in other property that you own or occupy unless alcohol is given by and consumed

in the presence of the underage person's parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse.

B. F

alse Identification

1. Show or give false information about your name, age, or other identification to purchase or obtain alcohol

if you are under 21.

2. Provide false information about the name, age or other identification of another person under 21 to

purchase or obtain alcohol for that person.

C. Open Containers

1. Have an open container of alcohol in your possession in any unlicensed public place.

2. Have an open container of alcohol in your possession while driving or riding in or on a motor vehicle.

3. Have an open container of alcohol in your possession while in or on a motor vehicle that is parked in or

on a highway, street, or other place open to the public for parking.

4. Open containers are not allowed at any Ohio State tailgating events.

D. Transportation

1. Operate a vehicle under the influence. If you are under 21, you are considered to be operating a vehicle

under the influence if your blood alcohol level is .02 or higher and 0.08 at age 21. Refusing an alcohol

test results in an immediate administrative license suspension.

2. Consume alcohol while in a motor vehicle.

3. Drive while under the influence of alcohol.

4. Be in physical control of a vehicle while drinking or under the influence of alcohol.

E. Disorderly Conduct

1. Engage in conduct likely to be offensive or cause inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm to others or that

poses a risk of physical harm to yourself, to others, or to property while you are voluntarily intoxicated.

F. Alcohol Sales

1. Hold an event where alcohol is sold, or an event where alcohol is provided without charge but there is an

entrance fee, cover charge, or other fee, without an appropriate permit. Information on how to obtain a

temporary liquor permit is available from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.

G. Illicit Drugs

1. Sell or offer to sell any controlled substance, or prepare or package any controlled substance for sale.

2. Distribute any controlled substance, unless authorized to do so by law.

3. Knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance without a prescription.

H. State of Ohio Alcohol and Drug Law Criminal Sanctions

1. Underage drinking

: Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.) 4301.63 provides that no person under the age of 21

shall purchase beer or intoxicating liquor. Penalty for violation: Violation of O.R.C. 4301.63 will result in

a fine of not less than $25 but not more than $100. The court may order that the fine be paid by the

performance of public work at a reasonable hourly rate established by the court and may specify the

designated time in which the public work shall be completed.

2. False identification used to purchase alcohol for someone under 21: O.R.C. 4301.633 provides that

person shall knowingly furnish any false information as to the name, age, or other identification of any

person under 21 years of age for the purpose of obtaining or with the intent to obtain, beer or intoxicating

iquor for a person under 21 years of age, by purchase, or as a gift. Penalty for violation: Violation of

O.R.C. 4301.633 is a misdemeanor of the first degree. The maximum penalty is imprisonment for not

more than six months and a fine not more than $1,000.

False identification used to purchase alcohol by someone under 21: O.R.C. 4301.634 provides that no

person under the age of 21 years shall knowingly show or give false information concerning the same

person’s name, age, or other identification for the purpose of purchasing or otherwise obtaining beer or

intoxicating liquor in any place in this state where beer or intoxicating liquor is sold under a permit issued

by the

division of liquor control or sold by the division. Penalty for violation:

Violation of O.R.C.

4301.634 is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by up to six months imprisonment and fines up

to $1,000. If a false or altered state identification card was used in commission of a violation of O.R.C.

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4301.634, the punishment is a first degree misdemeanor with a fine of not less than $250 but not more

than $1,000 and up to six months imprisonment.

4. Open container in a motor vehicle: O.R.C. 4301.64 prohibits the consumption of beer or intoxicating

liquor in a motor vehicle. Penalty for violation: Violation of O.R.C. 4301.64 is a misdemeanor of the

fourth degree punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine up to $250.

5. Furnishing or selling alcohol to someone under 21: O.R.C. 4301.69(A) prohibits any person from

selling

or furnishing beer or intoxicating liquor to an person under 21 years of age, or buying it for any person

under the age of 21. P

enalty for violation: Violation of O.R.C. 4301.69(A) is a misdemeanor punishable

by a fine of at least $500 but not more than $1,000, and up to six months imprisonment.

6. Underage purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol: O.R.C. 4301.69(E) provides that no

underage

person shall knowingly order, pay for, share the cost of, attempt to purchase, possess, or consume any

beer or intoxicating liquor in any public or private place or knowingly be under the influence of any beer

or intoxicating liquor unless he or she is accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian who is not an

underage person, or unless the beer or intoxicating liquor is given for religious purposes or by a physician

for medical purposes. Penalty for violation: V

iolation of O.R.C. 4301.69(E) is a misdemeanor of the first

degree. The maximum penalty is imprisonment for not more than six months and a fine up to $1,000.

7. Driving while intoxicated: O.R.C. 4511.19 prohibits any person from driving a motor vehicle while

under

the influence of alcohol or drugs. Penalty for violation: A violation of O.R.C. Section 4511.19 is a

misdemeanor of the first degree, the maximum penalty for which is a jail term of up to six months and a

fine up to $1,000. The court may also impose additional fines, community rehabilitation or intervention

programs, and suspend or revoke the offender’s driver’s license. Additional penalties exist for repeat

offenders of O.R.C. 4511.19.

8. Selling or distributing illicit drugs: O.R.C. 2925.03 prohibits any person from selling or offering to

sell

any controlled substance, preparing or packaging any controlled substance for sale, or distributing any

controlled substances. P

enalty for violation: Anyone who violates this statute is guilty of drug trafficking.

Violation of this statute is a felony, the level of which depends on the specific criteria set forth in O.R.C.

2925.03(C), including type and weight of drug. The minimum penalty for a fifth degree felony can

include six to 12 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. The maximum penalty for a first degree felony

can include imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine up to $20,000.

9. Possessing or using illicit drugs: O.R.C. 2925.11 prohibits any person from knowingly obtaining,

possessing, or using a controlled substance. Penalty for violation: Violation of O.R.C. 2925.11 is drug

abuse, which may be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the specific criteria set forth in O.R.C.

2925.11(C), including type and weight of drug. The minimum penalty, a fourth degree misdemeanor, is

punishable by imprisonment of up to 30 days and a fine up to $250. The maximum penalty, a first degree

felony, is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $20,000.

10. A complete list of Ohio drug prohibitions can be found in Chapter 2925 of the Ohio Revised Code

I. Federal Drug Laws

1. Federal law prohibits the trafficking and illegal possession of controlled substances as outlined in 21

United States Code, Sections 841 and 844.

2. Depending on the amount possessed, first offense maximum penalties for trafficking marijuana range

from five years’ imprisonment with a $250,000 fine to imprisonment for life with a $10 million fine for

an individual, and from five years imprisonment with a $1 million fine to imprisonment for life with a

$50 million fine if not an individual. Also depending on the amount possessed, first offense maximum

penalties for trafficking Class I and Class II controlled substances (methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine,

cocaine base, PCP, LSD, fentanyl analogue) range from five years’ imprisonment with a $5 million fine

to imprisonment for life with a $10 million fine for an individual, and from five years’ imprisonment with

a $25 million fine to imprisonment for life with a $50 million fine if not an individual. First offense

penalties for simple possession, 21 USC §844, range from at most one years’ imprisonment or at least a

$1,000, fine or both; to at most 20 years’ imprisonment and a fine of at least a $1,000.

3. For the most current and complete information regarding Federal penalties for drug trafficking, visit the

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Trafficking Penalties.

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J. Disclaimer

1. This information is provided as a general summary of the major applicable laws. Laws are frequently

amended and reinterpreted, and the application of law to specific situations generally requires an analysis

of all of the facts and circumstances. This information should not be substituted for specific legal advice.

2. If you are charged with a crime it is a good idea to seek advice of an attorney. Updates to these laws are

generally reflected on the websites mentioned here, but individuals are ultimately responsible for knowing

the laws. This information should not be substituted for specific legal advice.

3. Ohio State's Code of Student Conduct

and university policies and rules are campus behavior and safety

standards that may result in sanctions, educational outcomes, or penalties that are independent of any

criminal considerations.

4. Violation of the laws referenced previously may also be a violation of Ohio State’s Code of Student

Conduct and university policies and rules and could result in university sanctions. It should also be noted

that the university's expectations for appropriate behavior are higher than those under the law.

PROCEDURE

Issued: 10/01/1980

Revised: 09/26/2019 (minor revision)

Edited: 10/09/2020

I. Process for University Events that Involve Alcohol

A. Colleges and support units seeking to serve alcohol must request approval through the Office of Business and

Finance.

B. Students over the legal drinking age seeking to serve alcohol at an event must request approval through the

Office of Student Life.

C. At least three weeks before the event, apply for university approval if the university event involves serving

alcohol outside of a licensed premise. Proof of Liability Insurance may be required of the sponsor of the

event.

D. At least eight weeks before the event, submit a request for a permit from the Department of Liquor Control if

planning an event that involves serving alcohol where there will be charges for anything, such as for a

reception, conference registration, food, etc.

E. At least three weeks prior to the event, the University Police Special Events Coordinator must be contacted

and the sponsoring party must ensure adequate security, provide a safe and secure environment, and follow

reasonable risk management procedures as defined by University Police.

II. Violations

A. Any faculty, staff, graduate associates, student employees, students, volunteers, vendors, and visitors found to

be in violation of local, state, and/or federal law, or who violate the university’s alcohol or other drug policies,

are subject to university disciplinary procedures and/or referral to the appropriate authorities for legal action.

1. Campus disciplinary sanctions include, but are not limited to: written warnings, loss of privileges,

probation, participation in an alcohol or other drug assistance or rehabilitation program, suspension,

and/or dismissal.

2. Sanctions may also apply to registered student organizations and to off-campus conduct.

3. Additional disciplinary procedures may also be applied from professional schools, National Collegiate

Athletic Association (NCAA), and vendors.

B. We value the actions of student “Good Samaritans” or those individuals who are concerned for the health and

safety of their peers. For more information regarding the University’s Amnesty Policy, please refer to the

Code of Student Conduct

(3335-23-06).

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III. Corrective Action

A. Faculty, staff, graduate associates, student employees, students, volunteers, vendors, and visitors are

responsible for complying with all university policies and rules. If alcohol violations occur, corrective action

is governed as follows:

1. Students are subject to appropriate discipline by Residence Hall staff or by the Office of Student Conduct.

2. Faculty and staff may be disciplined under all applicable university rules and policies, up to and including

termination of employment.

3. Volunteers and vendors are subject to appropriate disciplinary action by the college or unit.

B. Alcohol policy violations can be reported via the university Anonymous Reporting Line

Responsibilities

Position or Office

Responsibilities

University leaders,

managers, and

supervisors

1. Communicate policy expectations.

2. Hold individuals responsible for compliance.

3. Communicate policy violations to leaders and managers in specific areas where problems occur.

Student Life

1. Communicate policy expectations to the university community.

2. Consult with students on the policy.

3. Provide alcohol and other drug education and support.

4. Review the policy and update as needed.

5. Address non-employment setting policy violations with students.

6. Review, and when appropriate, approve student requests to serve alcohol at events.

Business and Finance

1. Communicate policy expectations to the university community.

2. Consult with units on the policy.

3. Review, and when appropriate, approve college and support unit requests to serve alcohol at event(s).

Legal Affairs

1. Communicate policy expectations to the university community.

2. Consult with units on the policy.

3. Review authorization forms and update as needed.

University

Communications

Communicate to the university community through an annual notification, which must include 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; and a description of treatment options.

Human Resources

1. Communicate policy expectations to the university community.

2. Consult with units on the policy.

3. Provide information on support services.

4. Address and refer policy violations to the appropriate position or office.

Employing or volunteer

sponsoring unit

1. Communicate policy expectations.

2. Provide information on support services.

3. Address and refer policy violators to the appropriate position or office.

4. Report policy violations to the appropriate position or office.

Individuals

1. Comply with the policy.

2. Inform others about the policy whenever possible.

3. Use education and support resources as needed.

Resources

Anonymous Reporting Line, ohio-state.ethicspoint.com

Authorization to Serve Alcohol Request Form, busfin.osu.edu/document/authorization-serve-alcohol-request-form-pdf

Drug-Free Workplace policy 7.30, hr.osu.edu/policy/policy730.pdf

Expenditures policy 4.11, go.osu.edu/expenditures-policy

Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control, ohio.gov/liqr

Ohio Liquor Permit Classes and Fees, ohio.gov/liqr/permitClasses.aspx

Ohio Revised Code, codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code

Registered Student Organizations, activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations

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Student Code of Conduct, trustees.osu.edu/bylaws-and-rules/code

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, dea.gov

U.S.D.E.A. Federal Trafficking Penalties, dea.gov/drug-information/drug-policy

Contacts

Subject

Office

Telephone

E-mail/URL

Policy questions

Student Wellness Center

614-292-4527

swc.osu.edu

Alcohol and other drug

coaching/ screenings

Student Wellness Center

614-292-4527

wellness@osu.edu

swc.osu.edu

Alcohol permission requests

Office of Business and Finance

614-292-7970

ASAreque[email protected]

Code of Student Conduct

Student Conduct

614-292-0748

studentconduct@osu.edu

studentconduct.osu.edu

Collegiate recovery

community

Student Wellness Center

614-292-4527

wellness@osu.edu

swc.osu.edu

Corrective action for

employees

Employee and Labor Relations, Office of

Human Resources

614-292-2800

[email protected].edu

hr.osu.edu/elr

Couple and family

counseling

Couple and Family Clinic

614-292-3671

cftc.ehe.osu.edu

Employee substance abuse

Employee Assistance Program

800-678-6265

osuhealthplan.com/programs-and-

services/eap

Group support

Student Wellness Center

614-292-4527

wellness@osu.edu

swc.osu.edu

Psychological services

Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic/

Psychological Services Center

614-292-2345

psychology.osu.edu/psc

Student alcohol, tobacco, and

other drugs coordinator

Student Wellness Center

614-292-4527

wellness@osu.edu

swc.osu.edu

Student counseling group/

individual

Counseling and Consultation Service

614-292-5766

ccs.osu.edu

ccs@osu.edu

Student wellness coaching

Student Wellness Center

614-292-4527

wellness@osu.edu

swc.osu.edu

University Police special

events coordinator

Department of Public Safety

dps-specialevents@osu.edu

dps.osu.edu

History

Issued: 10/01/1980

Revised: 07/01/2010

Revised: 01/01/2014

Edited: 09/23/2014

Revised: 09/26/2019 Minor revision

Edited: 10/09/2020

Transferred: 10/26/2022 Transferred ownership from Office of Academic Affairs to Office of Student Life

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Alcohol and Other Drug Health Risks

Alcohol and other drugs affect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and

campus visitors, and are very costly in relationship to campus crime and interference with the learning

environment. The Ohio State University is committed to providing a safe, healthy learning community.

ALCOHOL

Risk

Possible Health Effect

Alcohol Use Disorders:

Alcoholism & Alcohol

Abuse

• Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

• Cardiomyopathy

• Certain types of cancer (oral, pharynx, esophagus, larynx, and lung)

• Cirrhosis

• Deficiency in thiamine

• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Heart Disease

• Korsakoff’s psychosis

• Learning and memory problems

• Nerve damage

• Pancreatitis

• Permanent damage to brain and liver

• Wernicke’s encephalopathy

Birth Defects

• Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

• Miscarriage

• Physical and mental birth defects

• Stillbirth

Chronic Heavy Drinking

or Binge Drinking

Heavy: 14 drinks/week

for men; 7 drinks/week

for women

Binge: 5+ drinks for

men in 2 hours, 4+

drinks for women in 2

hours

• Alcohol poisoning

• Anemia

• Cancer (correlated with mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, breast, and colon)

• Cardiovascular disease

• Dementia

• Depression

• Gout

• High blood pressure

• Liver disease, heart disease

• Nerve damage

• Pancreatitis

• Sleep disorders

• STDs and unwanted pregnancy from unsafe sex

• Stroke

Intoxication

• Decreased ability to analyze sensory information resulting in disturbed balance, slurred

speech, blurred vision, heavy sweating, and dulled sensation of pain

• Dehydration

• Disrupted balance of minerals in the blood

• Disrupted judgment

• Gastritis

• Hangovers consisting of headache, thirst, nausea and dizziness as well as fatigue

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Risk

Possible Health Effect

• Impaired brain function

• Impaired judgment

• Impaired motor skills

• Increased chances of death, accidents, and injuries, falls, sexual victimization, suicide

• Increased lethargy

• Inflammation of esophagus

• Interference with sleep rhythms

COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS

Category

Possible Health Effect

Anabolic Steroids

• Aggression or rage

• Blood clotting and cholesterol changes

• Delusions

• Extreme irritability

• Extreme mood swings

• Fluid retention

• For men—shrinkage of the testicles (testicular atrophy), reduced sperm count or infertility,

baldness, development of breasts (gynecomastia), increased risk for prostate cancer

• For women—growth of facial hair, male-pattern baldness, changes in or cessation of the

menstrual cycle, enlargement of the clitoris, deepened voice

• Hypertension

• Impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility

• Increased risk of contracting HIV/AIDS or hepatitis

• Kidney cancer

• Liver cysts

• Paranoid jealousy

• Severe acne

Bath Salts

• Agitation

• Altered mental state

• Chest pain

• Extreme paranoia and delusions

• Hallucinations

• Highly addictive

• Hypertension

• Increased blood pressure and heart rate

• Kidney injury

• Panic attacks

• Seizures

• Violent behavior, self-injury, self-mutilation, suicide

Cannabinoids

(Hashish, Marijuana)

• Anxiety, paranoia and panic attacks

• Asthma

• Bloodshot eyes

• Cancer of the lungs

• Difficulty speaking, listening, thinking, and problem solving

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Category

Possible Health Effect

• Distorted perception (sight, sound, time, touch)

• Dry mouth and throat

• Impaired complex motor skills

• Impaired concentration

• Impaired judgment

• Increased risk of damaging the lungs and reproductive system,

• Increased heart rate

• Linked to heart attacks

• Loss of coordination

• Lowered sperm production

• Problems with memory and learning

• Psychological dependence

• Respiratory problems: bronchitis, emphysema and bronchial asthma

Depressants

• Fatigue; confusion; impaired coordination, memory, judgment; addiction; respiratory

depression and arrest; death

• Barbiturates

- Depression

- Dizziness

- Fever; irritability

- Life-threatening withdrawal

- Poor judgment

- Slurred speech

- Unusual excitement

• Benzodiazepines

- Dizziness

• Flunitrazepam

- Memory loss for the time under the drug's effects

- Urinary retention

- Visual and gastrointestinal disturbances

• GHB

- Coma

- Death

- Drowsiness

- Loss of consciousness

- Loss of reflexes

- Nausea/vomiting, headache

- Seizures

• Methaqualone

- Depression

Dextromethorphan

(DXM)

•

Body rash/itching

• Closed-eye hallucination

• Difficulty breathing

• Dizziness

• Drowsiness

• Gastrointestinal disturbances

• Memory loss

• Nausea

• Numbness

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Category

Possible Health Effect

Dissociative Anesthetics

• Ketamine

- Altered body image

- Altered hearing

- Aphasia

- Blunted affect

- Blurred vision

- Delirium

- Diplopia

- Dizziness

- Erythema

- Euphoria

- Hallucinations

- Hypersalivation

- Hypertension

- Illusions

- Impaired attention, memory and judgment

- Nausea and vomiting

- Nightmares

- Nystagmus

- Pain at injection site

- Psychomimetic phenomenon

- Psychomotor retardation

- Tachycardia

- Vivid dreams

• PCP and analogs

- Aggression

- Decrease in blood pressure and heart rate

- Depression

- Loss of appetite

- Panic

- Violence

Hallucinogens

• LSD, Mescaline, & Psilocybin

- Delusions and hallucinations

- Increased body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure

- Loss of appetite

- Numbness, weakness

- Sleeplessness

- Tremors

- Unpredictable psychological effects, with "trips" lasting about 12 hours

• Mental disorders

• Nervousness, paranoia

Inhalants

• Aspiration of vomit

• Birth defects if pregnant

• Cramps

• Damage to central nervous system and brain

• Depression

• Frostbite

• Hearing loss

• Heart failure

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• Hypoxia

• Kidney damage

• Limb spasms

• Memory impairment

• Muscle weakness

• Unconsciousness

Opioids

• Heroin

- Coma, unconsciousness

- Confusion

- Constipation

- Depressed breathing so overdose can be fatal

- Highly addictive and tolerance builds up rapidly

- Increased risk of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis

- Nausea

- Sedation

- Staggering gait

Stimulants

• Amphetamines

- Aggression, erratic behavior

- Bad feelings as drug wears off

- Convulsions, coma, death

- Depression

- Extreme exhaustion

- Hallucinations

- Headache

- Loss of coordination

- Low blood pressure

- Nausea

- Panic and paranoia

- Physical effects: hyperactivity, dilated pupils, vasoconstriction, blood shot eyes,

flushing, restlessness, dry mouth, bruxism, headache, tachycardia, bradycardia,

tachypnea, hypertension, hypotension, fever, diaphoresis, diarrhea, constipation,

blurred vision, aphasia, dizziness, twitching, insomnia, numbness, palpitations,

arrhythmias, tremors, dry and/or itchy skin, acne, pallor, convulsions, and with chronic

and/or high doses, seizure, stroke, coma, heart attack and death can occur

- Psychological effects: euphoria, anxiety, increased libido, alertness, concentration,

energy, self-esteem, self-confidence, sociability, irritability, aggression, psychosomatic

disorders, psychomotor agitation, grandiosity, repetitive and obsessive behaviors,

paranoia, and with chronic and/or high doses, amphetamine psychosis can occur

- Reduced performance at work, disruption of relationships

- Twitching/tremors

• Cocaine

- Abdominal pain

- Anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia

- Chest pain

- Cocaine is very addictive and many users quickly develop a strong psychological

dependence on it

- Damage to the veins, leading to ulcers and gangrene, and increased risk of blood-

borne

infections such as hepatitis or HIV

- Damage to the lungs

- Damage to the nasal septum as the drug causes vasoconstriction

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- Feeling constantly run-down when not taking cocaine

- Headaches

- Heart attacks

- Increased body temperature

- Long-term changes to the brain, particularly in the brain's 'reward' circuits, which control

sense of pleasure, and personality changes

- Loss of libido

- Malnutrition

- Nausea

- Raised heart rate and blood pressure

- Respiratory failure

- Strokes or seizures

- Tolerance builds quickly

• MDMA

- Anxiety, panic, confusion

- Cardiac/liver toxicity

- Depression as drug wears off

- Dry mouth

- Hyperthermia

- Impaired memory and learning

- Increased heart rate and raised blood pressure

- Increased liver and kidney problems in later life

- Interferes with body's fluid control mechanisms and salt balance, making it easy to

overhydrate and cause the brain to swell

- Long-term brain changes such as depletion of serotonin, leading to chronic depression,

memory impairment, and personality changes

- Mild hallucinogenic effects

- Raised body temperature, leading to dehydration

- Renal failure

• Nicotine

- Adverse pregnancy outcomes

- Cardiovascular disease

- Chronic bronchitis and emphysema

- Heart disease

- Increased risk of cancer in almost every organ and tissue of the body, especially cancer

of the lung, throat, and stomach

- Lung disorders and disease

- Stroke

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Office

Telephone

Website

30 Task Model

Healing Hearts Counseling Center

(419) 528-5993

healingheartscc.com/addiction-2/

Adult intensive outpatient

programs

Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic

(800) 228-8287

nkrc.org

Adult residential treatment

facility

North Central Mental Health

Services

(614) 299-6600

ncmhs.org

Case Management

Coleman Services

(330) 673-1347

colemanservices.org/

Challenge Therapy

Healing Hearts Counseling Center

(419) 528-5993

healingheartscc.com/addiction-2/

Comprehensive services

Cornerstone of Recovery

(866) 352-8537

cornerstoneofrecovery.com/

Counseling Services

We Care Crisis Center

(800) 567-HOPE

(4673)

wecarepeople.org/wecarecrisis

Counseling Services

Lutheran Social Services

(614) 228-5200

lssnetworkofhope.org/

Crisis Hotline

We Care Crisis Center

(800) 567-HOPE

(4673)

wecarepeople.org/wecarecrisis

Crisis Intervention

Coleman Services

(330) 673-1347

colemanservices.org/

Detoxification

Maryhaven

(614) 445-8131

maryhaven.com/

Detoxification

Parkside Recovery/ Woods at

Parkside

(614) 881-4825

thewoodsatparkside.com/

Detoxification residential

substance abuse

treatment facility

CompDrug Corporation

(614) 224-4506

compdrug.org

Diagnostic Assessment

Coleman Services

(330) 673-1347

colemanservices.org/

DUI offender programs

Maryhaven

(614) 445-8131

maryhaven.com/

Family support

Al-Anon and Alateen of Central

Ohio

(614) 547-1550

coafg.org

Group Counseling

Coleman Services

(330) 673-1347

colemanservices.org/

Group Counseling

Mansfield Urban Minority

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Outreach Program

(419) 525-3525

mansfieldumadaop.com

Group Therapy

Catalyst Life Services

(419) 522-4357

catalystlifeservices.org

Group Therapy

OneEighty

(330) 264-8498

one-eighty.org/our-services/substance-

abuse-and-addiction-services

Individual Counseling

Coleman Services

(330) 673-1347

colemanservices.org/

Individual Counseling

Mansfield Urban Minority

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Outreach Program

(419) 525-3525

mansfieldumadaop.com

Individual support

Alcoholics Anonymous

(212) 870-3400

aa.org/

Individual support

Alcoholics Anonymous-Central

Ohio Group Fellowship

(614) 253-8501

aacentralohio.org

Individual support

Central Ohio Area Narcotics

Anonymous

(614) 252-1700

centralohionarcoticsanonymous.org/

Individual Therapy

Catalyst Life Services

(419) 522-4357

catalystlifeservices.org

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Inpatient Services

Lutheran Social Services

(614) 228-5200

lssnetworkofhope.org/

Inpatient Services

Catalyst Life Services

(419) 522-4357

catalystlifeservices.org

Inpatient Services

Marion Area Counseling Center

(740) 387-5210

maccsite.com

Inpatient Services

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of

Central Ohio

(740) 522-8477

bhcpartners.org

Inpatient substance abuse

treatment facilities

Maryhaven

(614) 445-8131

maryhaven.com/

Inpatient substance abuse

treatment facilities

North Central Mental Health

Services

(614) 299-6600

ncmhs.org

Inpatient Treatment

Services

Shepherd Hill

N/A

shepherdhill.net/Programs-

Services.aspx

Inpatient Treatment

Services

OneEighty

(330) 264-8498

one-eighty.org/our-services/substance-

abuse-and-addiction-services

Inpatient Treatment

Services

Wooster Community Hospital New

Vision

(330) 263-8100

woosterhospital.org/services/inpatient-

rehabilitation/

Inpatient Treatment

Services

Anazao Community Partners

(330) 264-9597

anazao.co/treatments

Intensive Outpatient

Treatment Services

Shepherd Hill

N/A

shepherdhill.net/Programs-

Services.aspx

Medication assisted

treatment for adults in an

outpatient program

Premier Care Inc.

(567) 940-9145

premiercare.org/find-a-clinic/lima-oh/

Medication-Assisted

Treatment

Healing Hearts Counseling Center

(419) 528-5993

healingheartscc.com/addiction-2/

Meetings held at various

locations throughout

Mansfield

Narcotics Anonymous

N/A

narcotics.com/na-

meetings/ohio/mansfield-ohio/

Meetings held at various

locations throughout

Newark

Narcotics Anonymous

N/A

narcotics.com/na-

meetings/ohio/newark-ohio/

Meetings held at various

locations throughout

Wooster

Narcotics Anonymous

N/A

narcotics.com/na-

meetings/ohio/wooster/

Meetings held at various

locations throughout

Marion

Narcotics Anonymous

(740) 387-8531

narcotics.com/na-

meetings/ohio/marion-ohio/

Meetings held at various

locations throughout

Lima

Narcotics Anonymous

N/A

narcotics.com/na-meetings/ohio/lima/

Mental health and

psychiatry

Adult Children of Alcoholics

(ACOA) and AL-ANON

(310) 534-1815

adultchildren.org/

Mental health and

psychiatry

Amethyst, Inc.

(614) 242-1284

alvis180.org/services/recovery-

services/amethyst/

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New Beginnings Alcohol &

Drug Treatment Services

Catalyst Life Services

(419) 522-4357

catalystlifeservices.org

Non-profit outpatient center

providing comprehensive

services

Catalyst Life Services

(419) 522-4357

catalystlifeservices.org

Opioid detox

Rehabilitation Care Group

(614) 901-0590

Outpatient

Parkside Recovery/ Woods at

Parkside

(614) 881-4823

thewoodsatparkside.com/

Outpatient

Southeast, Inc.

(614) 225-0990

southeastinc.com

Outpatient programs

House of Hope for Alcoholics

(614) 291-4691

hofhope.org/

Outpatient Services

Lutheran Social Services

(614) 228-5200

https://lssnetworkofhope.org/

Outpatient Services

Catalyst Life Services

(419) 522-4357

catalystlifeservices.org

Outpatient Services

Marion Area Counseling Center

(740) 387-5210

maccsite.com

Outpatient Services

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of

Central Ohio

(740) 522-8477

bhcpartners.org

Outpatient Services

Anazao Community Partners

(330) 264-9597

anazao.co/treatments

Outpatient Treatment

Services

OneEighty

(330) 264-8498

one-eighty.org/our-services/substance-

abuse-and-addiction-services

Peer Recovery

OneEighty

(330) 264-8498

one-eighty.org/our-services/substance-

abuse-and-addiction-services

Peer Support Services

Mansfield Urban Minority

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Outreach Program

(419) 525-3525

mansfieldumadaop.com

Recovery Housing

Urban Minority Alcoholism and

Drug Abuse Outreach Program

Lima

(419) 224-4474

limaumadaop.com/index.html

Recovery Housing

Mansfield Urban Minority

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Outreach Program

(419) 222-4474

mansfieldumadaop.com

Recovery Support Services

Mansfield Urban Minority

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Outreach Program

(419) 525-3525

mansfieldumadaop.com

Recovery to Work Project

Richland County Mental Health

and Recovery Services

(419) 774-5811

richlandmentalhealth.com/

Residential Facility

Parkside Recovery/ Woods at

Parkside

(614) 881-4823

thewoodsatparkside.com/

Residential Services

Urban Minority Alcoholism and

Drug Abuse Outreach Program

Lima

(419) 222-4474

limaumadaop.com/index.html

Residential treatment

Southeast, Inc.

(614) 225-0990

southeastinc.com

Substance abuse

counseling

CompDrug Corporation

(614) 224-4506

compdrug.org

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Substance abuse

counseling

Concord Counseling Center

(614) 882-9338

ext. 205

concordcounseling.org

Substance abuse

counseling

Directions Counseling Group

(614) 888-9200

directcounselinginc.com/

Substance abuse

counseling

Dublin Counseling Center

(614) 889-5722

dublincounselingcenter.org

Substance abuse

counseling

House of Hope for Alcoholics

(614) 291-4691

hofhope.org/

Substance abuse

counseling

Montalvo-Crumbley and

Associates, LLC

(614) 781-6590

N/A

Substance abuse

counseling

Neighborhood House

N/A

nhwa.org/

Substance abuse

counseling

North Community Counseling

Centers

(614) 261-3196

northcommunity.com

Substance abuse

counseling

Northwest Counseling Services

(802) 524-6554

northwestcounselingservices.org

Substance abuse

counseling

Maryhaven

(614) 445-8131

maryhaven.com/

Substance abuse

counseling

North Central Mental Health

Services

(614) 299-6600

ncmhs.org

Substance abuse

counseling

Parkside Recovery/ Woods at

Parkside

(614) 881-4823

thewoodsatparkside.com/

Substance abuse drop in

services

PEER Center

(614) 453-4840

https://thepeercenter.org/

Substance abuse

education/prevention

Alcohol And Drug Awareness

Series

(614) 566-5000

ohiohealth.com/riverside/

Substance abuse

education/prevention

Columbus Public Health

(614) 645-7417

publichealth.columbus.gov

Substance abuse

education/prevention

Community for New Direction

(614) 272-1464

cndonline.org

Substance abuse

education/prevention

CompDrug Corporation

(614) 224-4506

compdrug.org

Substance abuse

education/prevention

Drug-Free Action Alliance

(614) 540-9985

drugfreeactionalliance.org

Substance abuse

education/prevention

Educational Council

(903) 892-9911

sachelp.org/Home

Substance abuse

education/prevention

Franklin County Public Health

(614) 525-3160

myfcph.org/

Substance abuse

education/prevention

Maryhaven

(614) 445-8131

maryhaven.com/

Substance abuse

education/prevention

North Community Counseling

Centers

(614) 261-3196

northcommunity.com

Substance abuse

education/prevention

Northwest Counseling Services

(614) 600-2708

northwestcounselingservices.org

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Substance abuse

education/prevention

Ohio Physicians Health Program

(614) 841-9690

ophp.org/

Substance abuse

education/prevention

Urban Minority Alcoholism and

Drug Abuse Outreach Program of

Franklin County Inc.

(614) 227-9694

umadaopfc.com

Substance Abuse Therapy

Healing Hearts Counseling Center

(419) 528-5993

healingheartscc.com/addiction-2/

Treatment Court Advisory

Board

Richland County Mental Health

and Recovery Services

(419) 774-5811

richlandmentalhealth.com/

Treatment Services

Urban Minority Alcoholism and

Drug Abuse Outreach Program

Lima

(419) 222-4474

limaumadaop.com/index.html

Veterans support (all areas:

detox, counseling)

United States Department of

Veterans Affairs

(614) 257-5200

columbus.va.gov