Northern California Institute of Cosmetology, Inc.

DRUG POLICY

Your enrollment in our school puts you in the direction of success; however, taking drugs could lead to disappointment and failure.  Drug and alcohol abuse could be expensive, its effects - always negative. 

Northern California Institute of Cosmetology is aware that illicit drug and alcohol abuse are foremost social problems that affect the health, safety, and security of the public.  In recognition of the problems associated with drug and alcohol abuse in society today, Northern California Institute of Cosmetology is providing all students and employees the possible consequences with the following information :

1. The Court could sentence offenders :

LOCAL: Penalties vary based on the severity of the offense and the number of offenses. Sanctions for possession of an illegal substance for the first time range from fines of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 and up to 40 years imprisonment. For future offenses and/or larger quantities of illegal substances penalties include fines ranging up to lifetime imprisonment.

STATE: Penalties vary based on the nature of the illegal substance, the offense and whether there is a repeat offense. First offenders may receive up to 20 years while repeat offenders could receive life imprisonment. A schedule of fines up to $20 million also is in place.

FEDERAL: Penalties for unlawful manufacturing, distribution and dispensing of controlled substances are provided under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. The penalties are determined by the nature of the drug or other substances, the amount of drugs or other substance involved, and the number of offenses.

1. There are various health risks associated with the use of the illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol.  Some of the more common problems are cited below:

MARIJUANA - Use can lead to an increase in heart rate of up to 50%, a sense of euphoria, acute anxiety and tremendous mood swings. There is potential for long term physical and psychological damage.

COCAINE - Use can affect the brain in seconds and result in hear or respiratory failure.

Northern California Institute of Cosmetology prohibits the possession, sale or use of alcoholic beverage/illegal drugs on school property or in connection with any school activity.  This prohibition applies to all students and all employees.  Drug and/or alcohol dependency is an illness that has an effect on a person’s wellbeing.  School employees and students alike who need assistance in dealing with drug/alcohol abuse are required to go into a drug prevention or treatment program. 

Northern California Institute of Cosmetology’s policy is aimed to help individuals with drug/alcohol abuse or dependency problems.  This policy applies for all school employees and students of Northern California Institute of Cosmetology, while in the premises. 

Northern California Institute of Cosmetology’s defining course of action implementing this policy is :

1. If alcohol or drugs are observed and discovered, Northern California Institute of Cosmetology school official will personally counsel and warn you about its consequences to your enrollment or to the financial aid that you can receive if you are the recipient of one.
2. If you come to school intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance, you will be sent home and suspended to come to school until further advised. 
3. If substance dependency or abuse is established to be a problem, you are required at your own expense to go into a drug/alcohol prevention program which can include attending Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous meetings held at your locality.  You can continue attending/working in school while undertaking the program for as long as you do not violate this policy.  A weekly report of your program progress is also required.
4. The possession, sale or use of drugs/alcohol in or on school premises will result in immediate termination.
5. Failure to comply or any violation in the aforementioned regulations will result to immediate expulsion.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE :

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevention Program

Alameda County Behavioral Unit             (800)-660-1993

Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office        (510)-839-8900