Drugs and Alcohol Policy

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Bournemouth University has adopted a policy to enable all staff and students to be aware of the position taken in dealing with these areas.

From a Residences point of view these are the issues you need to know about:

• The University has a duty to all staff and students to both support and help those in genuine need but also must be clear that it has a legal and moral obligation to prevent anything illegal taking place in or around its premises
• Be aware that drugs may be offered to you - anything from cannabis to crack or heroin - especially in clubs and bars
• The University encourages self education on the effects and side effects of mind altering substances to enable you to make informed choices on such matters, and will be pro-active in this education process
• Residents found using illegal drugs or strongly suspected of doing so will be dealt with under the disciplinary code of both the Residences and the University. Any staff working in our Residences may report such matters to the Residential Services Manager
• Residents found dealing - which includes selling, bartering or sharing illegal drugs - will be dealt with severely under the above mentioned codes, including immediate expulsion from Halls and reporting to the Police
• As with any illegal activity, Residents are encouraged to inform someone if they suspect using or dealing is happening in Residences. Information is always treated in strict confidence and can speak to whoever they feel most comfortable telling, a Resident Tutor, Halls Supervisor or the Residential Services Manager

Alcohol

Whilst alcohol use is not illegal, it must be recognised that consumption well over the recognised safety levels is inevitably detrimental to studies, finances and in some cases, could lead to anti-social behaviour likely to lead to disciplinary action. Excessive drinking will not be deemed to be a reasonable excuse for such behaviour.

Therefore the University encourages "sensible" drinking practices, recognise your limits and do not allow peer pressure to take you well beyond your normal limit.

In the past many students have found that they have spent entire loans within the first term partly by drinking most nights.

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