AMI Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Information

It is the goal of Arlington Medical Institute to provide a drug-free environment for all university students and employees. Under the Drug-free Workplace Act and the Drug-Free Communities Act, the school must maintain a drug-free campus and workplace or risk the loss of financial aid assistance and grants. The Drug-free Campus and Workplace Policy is required by law to make you aware of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in the workplace, along with drug and alcohol counseling services that may be available. All faculty and staff are expected and required to report to work on time and in an appropriate physical and mental condition for work. The school is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and secure work environment, free of unauthorized drugs and alcohol.

The sale, offer to sell, purchase, use, transfer, possession, and/or manufacture of illegal drugs including marijuana (medical or otherwise) and alcohol are strictly prohibited on the school premises including parking lots, break room, clinic, classrooms, and other non-work areas. Employees who report to work impaired by illegal drugs (or their metabolites), marijuana (including for medical use) or alcohol are in violation of this policy. Impairment means symptoms that include diminished capacity for: speech, walking, standing, physical dexterity, agility, coordination, actions, movement; as well as an employee’s demeanor, appearance, clothing, body odor, irrational or unusual behavior, negligence or carelessness in operation equipment or machinery, disregard for the safety of the employees or others, involvement in an accident that results in serious damage to equipment or property, any injury to the employee or others or other symptoms causing a reasonable suspicion of the use of drugs or alcohol.

Employees who use over-the-counter and prescribed medications are expected to remain fit for duty. All such medications should be used in accordance with instructions. Whenever there are prescribed medications, employees should discuss their job functions with their physician and verify that the medications will not threaten safety.

Employees may not possess, consume or be under the influence of alcohol while working, participating in Arlington Medical Institute events, graduation, or present on school premises (including parking lots, classrooms, clinic, break room, and other non-work areas).

Any employee who is convicted of a criminal drug violation in the workplace must notify Human Resources within five calendar days of the conviction. The school will take appropriate action within 30 days of notification. Failure to inform the school subjects the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

ValuesArlington Medical Institute (AMI) is committed to the safety and welfare of its students,

faculty, and staff, and as such, AMI prohibits the irresponsible/illegal use of alcohol and the use of illegal drugs.  The school, cognizant of the negative impact that the misuse/illegal use of alcohol and illicit drugs has on the vibrancy of our academic community and the personal health of its members, promotes a learning environment that teaches responsible decision making that acknowledges the personal and legal consequences that arise from the use of alcohol and other drugs.

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Standard of Conduct The Arlington Medical Institute Medical Assistant Code of Conduct provides for

disciplinary action against any student who engages in conduct that involves the use, possession, or distribution of drugs and alcohol on the campus of an institution. The use or possession of alcohol and other drugs by any student, student organization, or group while representing Arlington Medical Institute in any capacity is prohibited during the duration of the event.  For the purposes of this policy duration is defined as time of departure for the event and time of arrival from the event.  

The unauthorized use or possession of alcohol by an employee on school premises is defined as misconduct by the Code of Conduct at Arlington Medical Institute. The unlawful use, possession, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by an employee is prohibited by Arlington Medical Institute’s “Policy on Drugs and Alcohol.” In addition, employees or students are subject to termination or a criminal conviction.

Description of Alcohol and Other Drugs and Associated Health Risks

HEALTH RISKS There are definite health risks associated with the use of alcohol and illegal substances.

Alcohol or any other drug used in excess over time can produce illness, disability, and death. The health consequences of substance abuse may be immediate and unpredictable, such as cardiac arrest with cocaine use, or more subtle and long term, such as liver deterioration associated with the prolonged use of alcohol. In addition to health related problems, other concerns relating to substance abuse include the following:

• Regular users of alcohol and other drugs often have erratic life styles which interfere with sleep, nutrition, and exercise.

• Alcohol and substance use and abuse may lead to financial difficulties, domestic violence, deterioration of the family structure, motor vehicle accident injuries, and reduced job performance.

• Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence.

Alcohol: Alcohol is often not thought of as a drug largely because its use is common for both

religious and social purposes in most parts of the world. It is an addictive drug, however, and compulsive drinking in excess has become one of modern society's most serious problems. Health hazards associated with the excessive use of alcohol or with alcohol dependency include dramatic behavioral changes, retardation of motor skills, and impairment of reasoning and rational thinking. These factors result in a higher incidence of accidents and accidental death for such persons than for nonusers of alcohol. Nutrition also suffers and vitamin and mineral deficiencies are frequent. Prolonged alcohol abuse causes bleeding from the intestinal tract, damage to nerves and the brain, psychotic behavior, loss of memory and coordination, damage to the liver often resulting in cirrhosis, impotence, severe inflammation of pancreas, and damage to the bone marrow, heart, testes, ovaries and muscles. Damage to the nerves and organs is usually irreversible. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in alcoholics and is 10 times more frequent than in nonalcoholic. Sudden withdrawal of alcohol from persons dependent on it will cause serious physical withdrawal

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symptoms.

Drugs: The use of illicit drugs usually causes the same general type of physiological and mental

changes as alcohol, though frequently those changes are more severe and more sudden Death or coma resulting from overdose of drugs is more frequent than from alcohol.

Cocaine: Cocaine most often appears as a white crystalline powder or an off-white chunky material.

Cocaine is the most powerful stimulant of natural origin and is most commonly inhaled as a powder. It can be dissolved in water and used intravenously. The cocaine extract (freebase/crack) is smoked. Users progress from infrequent use to dependence within a few weeks or months, psychological and behavioral changes resulting from use include over-stimulation, psychotic behavior, social isolation, and memory problems. An overdose produces convulsions and delirium and may result in death from cardiac arrest. Discontinuing the use of cocaine requires considerable assistance, close supervision, and treatment.

Amphetamines/Methamphetamines (speed, love drug, ecstasy): Amphetamines come in pill, capsule, or powder form.  Methamphetamine can be smoked,

snorted, orally ingested, and injected. It is accessible in many different forms and may be identified by color, which ranges from white to yellow to darker colors such as red and brown. Methamphetamine comes in a powder form that resembles granulated crystals and in a rock form known as "ice," which is the smoking version of methamphetamine that came into use during the 1980s.Patterns of use and associated effects are similar to cocaine. Severe intoxication may produce confusion, rambling or incoherent speech, anxiety, psychotic behavior, ringing in the ears, hallucinations, and irreversible brain damage. Intense fatigue and depression resulting from use can lead to suicide. Large doses may result in convulsions and death from cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Heroin, Other Opiates: Heroin comes in various forms, but pure heroin is a white powder with a bitter taste. Most

illicit heroin comes in powder form in colors ranging from white to dark brown. “Black tar” is another form of heroin that resembles roofing tar or is hard like coal. Color varies from dark brown to black. Heroin can be injected, smoked, or snorted. Intravenous injection produces the greatest intensity and most rapid onset of euphoria. Effects are felt in 7 to 8 seconds. Even though effects for sniffing or smoking develop more slowly, beginning in 10 to 15 minutes, sniffing or smoking heroin has increased in popularity because of the availability of high-purity heroin and the fear of sharing needles. Also, users tend to mistakenly believe that sniffing or smoking heroin will not lead to addiction.   “Designer” drugs similar to opiates include fentanyl, demerol, and “china white.” Addiction and dependence develop rapidly. Use is characterized by impaired judgment, slurred speech, and drowsiness. Overdose is manifested by coma, shock, and depressed respiration, with the possibility of death from respiratory arrest. Withdrawal problems include sweating, diarrhea, fever, insomnia, irritability, nausea, vomiting, and muscle and joint pains.

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Hallucinogens or Psychedelic: Hallucinogenic substances are characterized by their ability to cause changes in a person's

perception of reality. Persons using hallucinogenic drugs often report seeing images, hearing sounds, and feeling sensations that seem real, but do not exist.  In the past, plants and fungi that contained hallucinogenic substances were abused. Currently, these hallucinogenic substances are produced synthetically to provide a higher potency. Commonly abused illicit hallucinogens include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), phencyclidine (PCP), psilocybin mushrooms, mescaline, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), alpha-methyltryptamine (AMT), and 5-MeO-DIPT (Foxy).  Naturally occurring hallucinogens include mescaline, peyote, and psilocybin.  Use impairs and distorts one’s perception of surroundings, causes bizarre mood changes and results in visual hallucinations that involve geometric forms, colors, and persons or objects. Users who discontinue use experience “flashback” consisting of distortions of virtually any sensation. Withdrawal may require psychiatric treatment for the accompanying persistent psychotic states. Suicide is not uncommon.

Solvent Inhalants (e.g. glue, lacquers, plastic cement): The term "inhalants" refers to more than a thousand household and commercial products

that can be abused by inhaling them through one's mouth or nose for an intoxicating effect.  These products are composed of volatile solvents and substances commonly found in commercial adhesives, lighter fluids, cleaning solvents, and paint products. Their easy accessibility, low cost, and ease of concealment often make inhalants one of the first substances abused.  Inhalant users can ingest substances in various ways that include inhaling directly from containers for products such as rubber cement or correction fluid, sniffing fumes from plastic bags held over the mouth and nose, or sniffing a cloth saturated with the substance.  Fumes from these substances cause problems similar to alcohol. Incidents of hallucinations and permanent brain damage are more frequent.

Marijuana (Cannabis) : Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug. Marijuana is typically smoked in hand-

rolled cigarettes (joints), cigars (blunts), pipes, or water pipes (bongs). The active ingredient in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for the potency and effects of marijuana intoxication. Over the past two decades, THC levels of marijuana in the United States have increased.  Prolonged use can lead to psychological dependence, disconnected ideas, alteration of depth perception and sense of time, impaired judgment, and impaired coordination.

Damage from intravenous drug use: In addition to the adverse effects associated with the use of a specific drug, intravenous

drug user who use unsterilized needles or who share needles with other drug users can develop AIDS, hepatitis, tetanus (lock jaw), and infections in the heart. Permanent brain damage may also result.

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DRUG & ALCOHOL COUNSELINGMore information about alcohol and drugs and the risks they pose to health is available in

the admissions department or through any faculty member. Outside counseling services and support groups are available. Other community resources may be found online at Alcoholics Anonymous (www.aadallas.org).

DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING The use, possession, sale, transfer, manufacture, distribution and dispensation of alcohol

and illegal drugs, and in certain circumstances, even the use of legal drugs in the workplace can pose unacceptable risks to employees, facilities, and property, and is strictly prohibited. Employees will be subject to Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing while on duty or on the property of Arlington Medical Institute.

“Illegal Drugs” means any drug that:1. is not legally obtainable; or2. is legally obtainable, but is not legally obtained.

The term includes all controlled substances as defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C § 812, and as further defined by regulation at 21§§ 1308.11 through 1308.15. It also includes prescription drugs that are not being used for prescribed purposes, or in prescribed amounts, or by the person to whom it isprescribed. While state law may allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, marijuana use remains illegal under federal law and it’s use resulting in impairment while on duty is prohibited by Arlington Medical Institute’s policy.For the purposes of this policy, the following is a non-exhaustive list of illegal drugs that are prohibited:

Amphetamines Barbiturates Benzodiazephones Cannabinoids Cocaine Methadone OpiatesPhencyclidine (PCP) Propoxyphene

“Legal Drugs” means prescribed or over-the-counter drugs that are legally obtained by the employee and being used for the purpose(s) for which the manufacturer intended them, in prescribed amounts. When an employee intends to use a legal drug while working whose instructions for use indicate the drug may affect or impair judgment, coordination, motor skills or other senses, or may adversely affect the ability to perform job duties in a safe manner, the employee must first consult his or her health care provider, describe the duties of his or her job, and report to work only if the health care provider certifies that it is safe to do so while using the drug. If the health care provider indicates the legal drug use may adversely affect the employee’s ability to work safely, the employee must notify Human Resources before working while using the legal drug so that the school may take appropriate action, which may include modified duty or a leave of absence. A legal drug is a “prohibited legal drug” when the instructions for its use indicate the drug may affect or impair judgment, coordination, motor

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skills or other senses, or may adversely affect the ability to perform job duties in a safe manner and the employee has failed to take the steps described in this provision A written certification from the health care provider may be required.

Arlington Medical Institute may enforce Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing as outlined in this policy in order to conduct school activities and to provide safe and effective service to our constituents. Therefore, the school may require that employees provide urine, blood, breath, saliva and/or other samples for drug and alcohol testing for reasonable suspicion testing. Any employee who violates this policy by refusing to be tested, falsifying or tampering with samples, or testing positive for drug or alcohol use, will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.

Arlington Medical Institute may require any employee to undergo drug and alcohol testing if management has a reasonable suspicion that the employee:

• Has violated school policy prohibiting the use of alcohol, illegal drugs or prohibited legal drugs while on duty, while working, while on school property or in any area in the school.

• Is under the influence of or impaired by alcohol and/or illegal drugs or prohibited legal drugs while on duty, while working, while on the clinic or school property.

• Has had or has contributed to an accident in the workplace or while on duty;• May be affected by the use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs or prohibited legal drugs and the use

may adversely affect job performance, safety, or the work environment.

Should a drug test be required for reasonable suspicion, such as following an accident or inappropriate conduct, the employee may be suspended until the results of a drug test are made available to the school by “The Neighborhood Doctor” (clinic). This suspension may be with or without pay, at management’s discretion. An employee whose drug or alcohol test is reported positive may contact management and obtain the written test result.

All information regarding testing for alcohol or illegal drug use or controlled substances abuse and the results of such testing is to be held in strict confidence by all parties involved. Entering the Arlington Medical Institute’s property constitutes consent to searches and inspections. If an individual is suspected of violating the drug-free workplace policy, he or she may be asked to submit to a search or inspection at any time. Searches can be conducted of wallets, purses, briefcases and lunchboxes, desks and work stations, lab, clinic, and equipment.

SANCTIONSLocal, state, and federal laws make illegal use of drugs and alcohol serious crimes.

Conviction can lead to imprisonment, fines and assigned community service. Additionally, sanctions will be imposed on students or employees who violate the school drug and/or alcohol policies. Sanctions may include suspension or expulsion for students and, for employees, disciplinary action up to and including immediate discharge.

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Arlington Medical Institute Alcohol and Drug Policy

Drug Free Workplace and Medical Assistant SchoolThe use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol at Arlington Medical Institute are

prohibited by the school’s regulations. Illegal drugs and alcohol is incompatible with Arlington Medical Institutes goal of providing a healthy educational environment for students, faculty, staff and guests. The following information is provided in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol Although individuals often use drugs and alcohol to achieve a variety of effects on

mind and body that are found to be temporarily useful or pleasurable, drugs can be highly addictive and injurious. A person can pay a price in terms of his or her physical, emotional, and social health.

This price can be paid in a number of ways. The risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, is increased through unwanted or unprotected sex when one is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drugs can be the trigger for violent crime. Economic and legal problems usually follow directly when one tries to support a drug habit by resorting to crime. The dependence, illness, loss of job, and loss of family or friends that can result from drug or alcohol use and abuse can be tragic.

In keeping with the mission of Arlington Medical Institute and the requirements of state and federal law, Arlington Medical Institute has adopted this program to ensure a drug-free campus and workplace and to prevent the use of controlled substances and the abuse of alcohol.

Heal th Risks Associated With The Use Of Alcohol : Short Term Risks

• Increased risks of accidents and injuries• Alcohol-rel ated traffic accidents (the leading cause of death for teens)• Alcohol slows reaction time, decreases muscle coordination, and impairs vision• Fatal overdose• Unconsciousness or blackout• Death by aspiration of vomit• Nausea• Gastritis

Long-Term Risks • Increased blood pressure• Increased risk of heart attack

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• Brain damage resulting in permanent psychosis• Cancer of the mouth, esophagus or stomach• Liver damage (cirrhosis, alcohol hepatitis, cancer)• Ulcers and Gastritis• Pancreatitis• Birth defects• In males-testicular atrophy and breast enlargement• In females-increased risk of breast cancer• Prolonged, excessive drinking can shorten life span by ten to twelve years.

Health Risks Associated With the Use of Drugs: Amphetamines ( Speed, Upper s) • Malnutrition• Hallucinations• Dependence, psychological and sometimes physical

Deliriants (Aerosols, Lighter Fluid, Paint Thinner ) • Permanent damage to lungs, brain, liver, bone marrow• Loss of coordination, confusion, hallucinations• Overdose causing convulsions, death

Depressants (Barbiturates, Tranquilizers, Methagualone) • Confusion, depress ion, loss of coordination• Dependence, physical and psychological• Coma, death (caused by overdose)• Can be lethal when combined with alcohol

Hallucinogens ( LSD, PCP, DMT, STP, Mescaline) • Hallucinations, panic, irrational behaviors (which can lead to increased risk of

accidents, injuries)• Tolerance overdose leading to convulsions, coma, death• Possible birth defects in children of LSD users

Intravenous Drug Use • Places one at risk for HIV infection (the virus causing AIDS) when needles are shared

Marijuana and Hashish • Chronic bronchitis• Decreased vital capacity• Increased risk of lung cancer• In men lower levels of testosterone and increase in abnormal sperm count

Stimulants (Cocaine) • Painful nosebleeds and nasal erosion• Intense "downs “that result in physical and/or emotional discomfort• Tolerance and physical dependence can develop

Narcotics (Heroin, Morphine, Codeine, O pium ) • Malnutrition• Hepatitis• Loss of judgment and self-control leading to increased risk of accidents, injuries

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• Dependence• Overdose leading to convulsions, coma, death

SanctionsArlington Medical Institute in all of its actions seeks to uphold local, state and federal

laws. In so far as permitted by these laws, Arlington Medical Institute will apply sanctions that could lead to a student being fined, suspended or expelled or an employee being disciplined, suspended or dismissed for violation of Arlington Medical Institutes standards of conduct. Students and employees may also be referred for prosecution. Disciplinary sanctions may include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program, at the student’s or employee’s expense, if necessary.

State and Federal Sanctions Texas criminal statutes provide for drug offense penalties in relation to the nature of

the offense, the drug involved, whether the offense is a first or subsequent offense, and in some cases, the amount of the drug involved.Texas Law 3. Cr i m i nal Pena l t i e s :

• A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.• A Class B misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not to exceed $2000; confinement

in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or both fine and confinement.• A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not to exceed $4000; confinement

in jail for a term not to exceed one year; or both fine and confinement.• A state jail felony is punishable by confinement is a state jail for any term of not

more than 2 years or less than 180 days and by a fine not to exceed $10,000.• A 3rd degree felony is punishable by imprisonment for any term of not more

than 10 years or less than 2 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.• A 2nd degree felony is punishable by imprisonment for any term of not more than

20 years or less than 2 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.• A 1st degree felony is punishable by imprisonment for life or for any term of not

more than 99 years or less than 5 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.4. Offenses:D Offense of manufact u re of, or de l i very of co n trolled substances

Sections 481.112, 481.1121, 481.113, and 481.114, Texas Health and Safety Code, which vary the offense and punishment based upon two factors: the type of drug (which schedule it is listed under) and the quantity of the drug involved in the offense. Section 481.032, Texas Health and Safety Code, contains long lists of drugs that are in schedules 1, 1-A, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Additional controlled substances are added to these schedules each year.

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Section 481.112 Texas and Health Safety Code, deals with the Penalty Group 1drug offenses: less than 1 gram is a state jail felony; more than 1gram and less than 4 grams is a 2nd degree felony; more than 4 grams and less than 200 grams is a 1st degree felony; more than 200 grams and less than 400 grams is a life imprisonment or a term of 10 to 99 years and up to a $250,000 fine.

Section 481.1121, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with Penalty Group 1-A drug offenses: number of abuse unites less than 20 is a state jail felony; number of abuse units more than 20 and less than 80 is a 2nd degree felony; number of abuse units more than 80 and less than 4000 is a 1st degree; more than 4000 units is life imprisonment or a term of 15 to 19 years and up to a $250,000.

Section 481.113, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with Penalty Group 2 drug offenses: less than 1 gram is a state jai l felony; more than 1gram and less than 4 grams is a 2nd degree felony; more than 4 grams and less than 400 grams is a 1st degree felony; and more than 400 grams is life imprisonment or a term of 10 to 99 years and up to a $100,000 fine.

Section 481.114, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with Penalty Group 3 and 4 drug offenses: less than 28 grams is a state felony; more than 28 grams and less than 200 grams is a 2nd degree felony; more than 200 grams and less than 400 grams is a 1st degree felony; and more than 400 grams is a life imprisonment or a term of 10 to 99 years and up to a $100,000 fine.

E Offense of Possession of Controlled Substances

Sections 481.115, 481.116, 481.117, 481.118, Texas Health and Safety Code which varies the offense and punishment based upon two factors: the type of drug (which schedule it is listed under) and the quantity of the drug involved in the offense. Section 481.032, Texas Health and Safety Code, contains long lists of drugs that are in schedules 1, 1-A, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Additional controlled substances are added to these schedules each year.

Section 481.115, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with Penalty Group 1st drug offenses: less than 1gram is a state jail felony; more than 1gram and less than 4 grams is a 3rd degree felony; more than 4 grams and less than 200 grams is a 2nd degree felony; more than 200 grams and less than 400 grams is a 1st degree felony; more than 400 grams is life imprisonment or a term of 10 to 99 years and up to a $100,000 fine.

Section 481.1151, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with Penalty Group 1-A drug offenses: number of abuse units less than 20 is a state jail felon; number of abuse units more than 20 and less than 80 is a 3rd degree felony; number of abuse units more than 80 and less than 4000 is a 2nd degree felony; more than 4000 units and less than 8000 units is a 1st degree felony; and more than 8000 units is life

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imprisonment or a term of 15 to 99 years and up to a $250,000 fine.

Section 481.116, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with the Penalty Group 2 drug offenses: lessThan 1gram is a state jail felony; more than 400 grams is a 2nd degree felony; and more than 400 grams is life imprisonment or a term of 5 to 99 years and up to a $50,000 fine.

Section 481.117, Texas and Health Safety Code, deals with Penalty Group 3 drug offenses: less than 28 grams is a Class A misdemeanor; more than 28 grams and less than 200 grams is a 3rd degree felony; more than 200 and less than 400 grams is a 2nd degree felony; and more than 400 grams is life imprisonment or a term of 5 to 9 years and up to a $50,000 fine.

Section 481.118, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with Penalty Group 4 drug offenses: less than 28 grams Class B misdemeanor; more than 28 grams and less than 200 grams is a 3rd degree felony; more than 200 grams and less than 400 grams is a 2nd degree felony; more than 400 grams is life imprisonment or a term of 5 to 99 years and up to $50,000 fine.

F Offense of De l ivery of Mar i juana Section 481.120, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with delivery of marijuana offenses: less than one quarter ounce is a Class B misdemeanor if delivery is for compensation; more than one quarter ounce and less than five pounds is a state jail felony; more than five pounds and less than SO pounds is a 2nd degree felony; more than SO pounds and less than 2000 pounds is a 1st degree felony; and more than 2000 pounds is life imprisonment or a term of 10to 99 years and a fine not to exceed $100,000.

G Offense of Possess i on of Mar i juana Section 481.121, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with possession of marijuana offenses: less than 2 oz. is a Class B misdemeanor; more than 2 oz. and less than 4 oz. is a Class A misdemeanor; more than 4 oz. and less than five pounds is a state jail felony; more than five pounds and less than 5O pounds is a 3rd degree felony; more than SO pounds and less than 2000 pounds is a 2nd degree felony; and more than 2000 pounds is life imprisonment or a term of 5 to 99 years and a fine not to exceed $50,000.

H Offense of Del i very of Control l ed Substance or Mar i juana to M i nor Sections 481.122, Texas Health and Safety Code, deals with the offense of the delivery a controlled substance or marijuana to a minor {17 years of age or younger) and provides that the offense is a 2nd degree felony punishable by imprisonment for a term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.

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Sections 49.04, 49.09, Texan Penal Code, provide that the offense of driving while intoxicated is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum of term of confinement of 72 hours unless the driver had an open container of alcohol in his possession in which case the offense is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum term of confinement of six days in jail l. One prior conviction enhances the punishment to a Class a misdemeanor with a minimum term of confinement of 30 days; two prior convictions enhance the punishment to a 3rd degree felony.

G. Offense of Consumption or Possession of Alcohol i n Motor Vehicle Section 49.03, Texas Penal Code, provides that the penalty for the offense of consumption of an alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle in a public place is a Class C misdemeanor.

H. Offense of Publ i c I ntox i cat i on Section 49.02, Texas Penal Code, provides that the offense of public intoxication wherein a person appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger himself or another person is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor, unless the person is younger than 21years old, wherein Sections 106.071and 106.115, Texas Alcohol ice Beverage Code apply, and provide for a Class C misdemeanor punishment and attendance at an alcohol awareness program, and where the offender has been previously convicted twice for an alcohol-related offense by a minor, the punishment is a fine of not less than $250 or more than $2000; confinement in jai l for a term not exceed 180 days; or both the fine and confinement; community service of 8 to 40 hours; suspension of Texas Driver's License or permit for 30 to 180 days and attendance at an alcohol awareness program.

I. Offense of Purchase of Alcohol by a Mi nor Sections 106.02, 106.071, and 106.115, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, provide that the offense of the purchase of alcohol by a minor is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor and attendance at an alcohol awareness program, and when the person has been previously convicted twice for an alcohol-related offense by a minor, the punishment is a fine of not less than $250 or more than $2000; confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or both the fine and confinement; community service of 8 to 40 hours; suspension of Texas Driver's License or permit for 30 to 180 days and attendance at an alcohol awareness program.

J. Offense of Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor Sections 106.04, 106.071, and 106.115, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, provide that the offense of consumption of alcohol by a minor is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor and attendance at an alcohol awareness program, and where the person has been previously convicted twice for an alcohol-related offense by a minor, the punishment is a fine of not less than $250 or more than $2000;confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or both the fine and confinement; community service of 8 to 40 hours; suspension of Texas Driver's License or permit for 30 to 180 days and attendance at an alcohol awareness program.

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K. Offense of Possess i on of Alcohol by a M i nor Sections 106.05, 106.071, and 106.155, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, provide that the possession of alcohol by a minor is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor and attendance at an alcohol awareness program, and where the person has been previously convicted twice for an alcohol related offense by a minor, the punishment is a fine of not less than $250 or more than $2000; confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or both the fine and confinement; community service of 8 to 40 hours; suspension of Texas Driver's License or permit for 30 to 180 days and attendance at an alcohol awareness program.

L. Offense of Sale of Alcohol to a Mi nor Section 106.03, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, provides that the penalty for selling alcohol to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor.

M. Offense of Purchase of Alcohol for a M i nor or Furn i sh i ng Alcohol to a M i nor Section 106.06, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, provides that the penalty for purchasing for a minor or giving or making available an alcoholic beverage to a minor is a Class B misdemeanor.

N. Offense of M i srepresentation of Age by a M i nor to Person Selling or Serv i ng Alcoho l i c Beverages Section 106. 07, 106.071 and 106.115, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code The penalty for misrepresentation of age by a minor to a person selling or serving alcoholic beverages is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor and attendance at an alcohol awareness program, and where the person has been previously convicted twice for an alcohol-related offense by a minor, the punishment is a fine of not less than $250 or more than $2000;confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or both the fine and confinement; community service of 8 to 40 hours; suspension of Texas Driver's License or permit for 30 to 180 days and attendance at an alcohol awareness program.

Federal Law Federal penalties and sanctions for illegal possession of a controlled substance include the following:

•First conviction: up to one year in prison, fine of $1,000 to $100,000,or both•Second conviction: at least 15 days & up to 2 years imprisonment, $5,000 to

$250,000 fine, or both•After two drug convictions: at least 90 days and up to 3 years in prison, $5,000 to

$250,000 fine, or both. Special federal sentencing provisions for possession of crack cocaine include a mandatory prison term of at least 5 years and up to 20 years, fine of up to $250, 000, or both for a first conviction if the amount of crack exceeds 5 grams, for a second conviction if amount exceeds 3 grams, and for a third or subsequent conviction if the amount exceeds 1gram.

Additional federal sanctions may also apply including forfeiture of vehicles used to transport controlled substances, denial of federal benefits including student loans, grants, and contracts and denial or revocation of certain federal licenses and benefits.

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Convictions for Drug-Related Offenses A student convicted of any drug-related criminal statute must notify the School

Director or Program Coordinator, in writing, no later than five (5) days after conviction, regardless of where the offense occurred. Under federal and state laws, any student convicted of a drug-related felony offense must be denied all federal and state assistance, including Pell Grants and State Specific Grants. However, a criminal conviction shall not be necessary to find that a student has violated these standard do of conduct, and Arlington Medical Institute need not, and ordinarily will not, defer its own actions and sanctions pending the outcome of any criminal proceeding.Danger Si gnals Indicating a Drug or Alcohol Problem Following is a listing of classic danger signals that may indicate the presence of a drug or alcohol problem:

• Abrupt changes in mood or attitude• Decreased efficiency at work or at school• Frequent absences, tardiness, and /or early departures• Relationship problems with family, friends, and co-workers• Unusual outbursts of anger and hostility• Social withdrawal

CounselingAbuse of alcohol or drugs can lead to dependency and addiction, with serious

consequences for personal health and overall quality of life. There are drug and alcohol counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation facilities available in our area where students and employees may seek advice and treatment. If you think you have a problem with alcohol or drugs, please stop by or call the School Director. Together, you can determine if more intensive treatment is needed.

Arlington Area ResourcesThere are also organizations that may be contacted for help. Recovery

Resources are available at 877-787-9392.The Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Treatment Referral Routing Service (800.662.4357) is available from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday and from 11:00 am to 2:00 am on weekends. Alcoholics Anonymous can be reached at www.aadallas.org

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I have read the above policies and agree to abide by the policies explained to me. Please sign for acknowledgement of receipt.

Student Name ___________________ Student Signature____________________Date __________________

The State of Texas Minimum and Maximum Punishment 2013

OFFENSE TEXAS LAWMINIMUM PUNISHMENT

MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT

  Manufacture or delivery of controlled substances (drugs)

  Confinement in jail of not more than 2 years or less than 180 days, and fine not to exceed $10,000.

  Confinement in TDC for life or for a terms of not more than 99 not less years than 15 years, and a fine not to exceed $250,000.

  Possession of controlled substances (drugs)

Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days, a fine not to exceed $2,000, or both.

Confinement in TDC for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than 10 years, and a fine not to exceed $100,000.  

Delivery of Marijuana  Confinement in jail for a term not more than 180 days, a fine not to exceed $2,000 or both.

Confinement in TDC for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than 10 years, and a fine not to exceed $100,000.

Possession of MarijuanaConfinement in jail for a term not more than 180 days, a fine not to exceed $2,000 or both.

Confinement in TDC for life or for a term of not more than  99 years nor less than 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $50,000.

Driving while intoxicated (includes intoxication from alcohol, drugs, or both)

Confinements in jail for a term not more than 180 days or less than 72 hours, and a fine not to exceed $2,000.

Confinement in TDC for a term of not more than 20 years nor less than 2 years, and a fine of not more than $10,000.

Public intoxication   A fine not to exceed $500.Purchase of alcohol by a minor.

Fine of not less than $25 or more than $200.

For a subsequent offense a fine of not less than $250 or no more than $1, 000.

Consumption of alcohol by a minor or Possession of alcohol by a minor.

Fine of not less than $25 or more than $200.

For a subsequent offense a fine of not less than $500 or no more than $1, 000.

Sale of alcohol to a minor.Fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 or confinement in jail for not more than 1 year, or both.

For a subsequent, a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or confinement in jail for not more than 1 year, or both.

 FEDERAL LAW

Manufacture, distribution, or dispensing drugs (includes marijuana)

A term of imprisonment for up to 5 years, and a fine of $250,000.

A term of life imprisonment without release (no eligibility for parole) and a fine not to exceed $8,000,000 (for an individual) or $20,000,000 (if other than an individual)

Possession of drugs Imprisonment for up to one year, and Imprisonment for not more than 20 years or less 15

(including marijuana) a fine of not less than $1,000. than 5 years and a fine of not less than $5,000 plus costs of investigation and prosecution.  

Operation of a Common Carrier under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  Imprisonment for up to 15 years and a fine not to exceed $250,000.

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