Drugs & Alcohol Memo

October 23, 2007

MEMORANDUM

TO: University Faculty and Staff

FROM: Linda L. King, Director of Human Resources

SUBJECT: DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND THE UNIVERSITY

This material is being distributed in compliance with federal law (Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989) and university policy. It contains important information about drugs and alcohol and the workplace.

Contents include:

* The University policy on drugs and alcohol in the workplace, including sanctions for violations;

* Local, state and federal law applying to the possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;

* Health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs, nicotine, and the abuse of alcohol;

* Description of the UO's Employee Assistance Program and community programs available to assist individuals needing help with drug and alcohol problems.

For up-to-date information on legal sanctions regarding drugs and alcohol, please consult the Office of Student Life website: http://studentlife.uoregon.edu