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Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Find resources and learn about SDSU's efforts to reduce the impact of alcohol and other drugs on the healthy learning environment of our campus.

Narcan Upstander Distribution Program 

Well-being & Health Promotion facilitates the Narcan Upstander Distribution Program. Email [email protected] to register for the synchronous program. 

The W&HP and Student Health Services teams are working to expand access to naloxone by providing an asynchronous, virtual program. The Narcan Upstander Distribution Program Virtual Training can be accessed here. Please note that the university is working to obtain additional doses of Narcan. Individuals who complete the virtual training will be notified when Narcan is available for pick-up at Student Health Services.

Post Proposition 64 FAQs for Students

A. No. SDSU, like all colleges and universities, is held to two federal laws, the Drug-Free Schools and Community Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. These laws say that in order to receive any federal funding (think work-study, financial aid, and federal research grants), the university must prohibit all illegal drugs. Since marijuana is still illegal under federal law, it remains an illegal substance to possess, sell or use. SDSU must therefore continue to prohibit its use, possession or sale on campus as well.
A. As mentioned above, SDSU is governed by the federal Drug-Free Schools and Community Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act (see FAQ 1). Failure to follow federal law would cause the university to jeopardize millions of federal dollars that support students, colleges and programs. Also, SDSU is governed by policies set by the California State University Chancellor’s office. The CSU Chancellor has also recognized the risk of federal funds being cut and has made clear that marijuana policies are not going to change.
A. Yes, it’s a problem. First, make sure you understand the new state law’s details about who can legally sell cannabis products. Your bake sale would probably still be illegal. Second, SDSU is governed under the Drug-Free Schools and Community Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act (see FAQ 1). That means all campus-sanctioned activities, including student organization fund-raising, must remain drug-free as defined by the federal law; federal law still includes marijuana as a banned substance.
A. The Drug-Free Schools and Community Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act (see FAQ 1) do not distinguish medical and non-medical use. So SDSU, like all colleges and universities, prohibits any marijuana use – regardless of medical status.
A. Well, take a look at Proposition 64’s regulation of marijuana use. You may find that it’s still against state law to use marijuana in this manner. Further, SDSU’s student Code of Conduct does, in some instances, apply to conduct which occurs off campus, so it’s possible that such use would be considered a conduct violation as well.
A. No. First, check the rental agreement and you’ll see that marijuana is explicitly prohibited. Second, see the discussion of the Drug-Free Schools and Community Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act in FAQ 1 above. Our residence halls must prohibit all illegal drugs as defined by the federal law.

Off-campus and other resources

Learn about off-campus and other resources available to the SDSU community, including a number of drug and alcohol treatment referrals.

AOD Working Group

The group is tasked with enhancing SDSU policies, programs and initiatives designed to reduce the prevalence and resulting harm of alcohol and other drug abuse among members of the SDSU community. Learn more about the AOD Working Group by contacting James Lange.

Alcohol and other drugs presentations

The Department of Well-being & Health Promotion offers AOD presentations to student groups. Find out how to schedule an interactive and informative presentation for your student group!

RADD at SDSU

The RADD California Coalition, of which SDSU is a founding partner, is a statewide initiative to promote effective use of non-drinking designated drivers by Californians ages 21-34. College RADD promotes safe driving on numerous campuses, including SDSU. Learn more about RADD at SDSU.

Interactive Programs

SDSU offers two interactive programs that can help you to better understand — and manage — your use of alcohol and other drugs.

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SDSU's online Alcohol e-CHECKUP TO GO is an interactive tool that will give you personalized feedback about:

  • Your drinking and risk patterns
  • Your aspirations and goals

You'll also find resources for help with alcohol-related issues in and around the SDSU community.

 

Logo and link to marijuana echeckup assessment tool


SDSU's online Marijuana e-CHECKUP TO GO is an interactive tool that will give you personalized feedback about:

  • Your marijuana use and risk patterns
  • Your aspirations and goals

You'll also find resources for help with marijuana-related issues in and around the SDSU community.

DFSCA Statement in SDSU General Catalog

See the DFSCA Statement in the SDSU General Catalog. The DFSCA (Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act) statement is found in the SDSU General Catalog (scroll to page 496).

Learn about:

  • Health risks associated with alcohol and other drugs
  • Prevention and treatment programs available on campus
  • State laws and related campus policies, including violations and consequences
  • Also see: DFSCA Biennial Reports

 

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Stephanie Guarino Lynch

 

Stephanie Guarino Lynch, M.A.
Director of Well-being & Health Promotion
[email protected]
619-594-4133