Drugs, Alcohol, and Other Substances

Substances referred to under this procedure include all illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, and misused legal drugs (both prescription and over the counter).

•  Alcohol: Students must comply with all state and federal laws regulating alcohol and TCSG Policy II.C.6, Alcohol on Campus. Alcoholic beverages may not be served or sold at any student sponsored function. Students being intoxicated on Athens Technical College Premises or at college-sponsored or supervised functions (including off-campus functions), internships, externships, practicum, clinical sites, cooperative or academic sponsored programs or activities, or in a college-owned vehicle is prohibited.
• Controlled substances, illegal drugs, and drug paraphernalia: Athens Technical College prohibits the possession, use, sale, or distribution of any controlled substance, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia except as expressly permitted by law. Any influence which may be attributed to the use of drugs or alcoholic beverages shall not in any way limit the responsibility of the individual for the conduct or consequences of their actions.
• Food: Athens Technical College prohibits eating and/or drinking in classrooms, shops, labs, or other unauthorized areas on college premises unless otherwise permitted by college officials.
• Smoking/Tobacco: Athens Technical College prohibits smoking or using other forms of electronic, alternative smoking devices or other tobacco products in classrooms, shops, labs, or other unauthorized areas on college premises.