2024-2025 Student Handbook

drugs is loss of benefits for five years after the first, 10 years after the second, and permanently after the third conviction.

Students should review the following state laws regarding alcohol and other drugs which are available on the Massachusetts General Court website:

• Chapter 138: Alcoholic Liquors. Online at www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/gl-138-toc.htm

• Chapter 90: Section 24. Driving While Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor. Online at https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/Parti/Titlexiv/Chapter90/Section24

• Chapter 94C: Controlled Substances Act. Online at https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXV/Chapter94C

DRUGS OF ABUSE Abuse Information about drugs of abuse is available U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Drugs of Abuse 2011 Ideabook [PDF]. SUPPORT SERVICES The University Counseling, Health and Wellness Department provides help to students regarding alcohol and other drug use and provides assistance for referrals to outside agencies and programs. DISCIPLINARY ACTION The University holds students accountable for violations of this policy through the Student Conduct System. Possible sanctions for violations include, but are not limited to, warning, disciplinary probation, loss of housing, suspension, dismissal or participation in educational workshops. BIENNIAL REVIEW Every two years, the University will review its drug and alcohol policy to determine its effectiveness, implement changes and ensure that disciplinary sanctions are consistently applied and enforced.

Only in an environment free of substance abuse can Suffolk University fulfill its mission of developing the professional, social, cultural and intellectual potential of each member of its community.

Students are required to review and abide by the University's policies on alcohol and other drugs.

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