Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP)
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Campus Policy
In accordance with its mission of enabling students to achieve their educational goals, California State University, Northridge is committed to creating a campus environment that is free from both the illicit and harmful use of alcohol and other drugs.
The purpose of the Use of Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Policy is to delineate university regulations concerning alcohol and other drugs, provide procedural guidelines, communicate the consequences of failing to adhere to established policies, and provide guidance as to available resources.
This policy is a significant component of the University’s overall compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses regulations, which implement the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989. The University respects the right of individuals within the University community to determine whether to engage in the lawful consumption of alcohol under circumstances authorized by this policy. Members of the campus community, particularly students, who elect not to use alcoholic beverages, or not to include alcohol as part of sponsored events and activities, will be fully supported in that choice. The use of alcohol or other drugs in a manner that undermines a campus climate of civility, collegiality, reasoned debate, and adherence to the policies contained herein is not consistent with the values of California State University, Northridge and will not be tolerated. The policy is excerpted below.
Except as permitted by the California State University, Northridge Use of Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Policy, the manufacture, possession, distribution, sale or use of alcohol, illicit drugs or drug related paraphernalia, and the misuse of legal pharmaceutical drugs on-campus, or off-campus while on University business or participating in University sponsored functions, is prohibited. Drugs and drug-related paraphernalia may be possessed or used as permitted by state and federal law AND campus policy, or when lawfully permitted for the purpose of research or instruction.
The policy is under revision. Complete text of the current policy and procedural guidelines can be viewed at: