Substance Abuse Policy for Student athletes

process. Furthermore, the Office of Athletics retains the right to add additional sanctions if deemed necessary.

For more information regarding Hazing and GGC’s investigation process please refer to GGC’s student code of conduct 4.6.5 (13)

Substance Abuse Policy for Student athletes

The use of controlled substances (narcotics, marijuana, stimulants, etc.), and the abuse of alcohol by student athletes, will adversely affect their academic performance, athletic achievements and personal well-being. Student athletes who abuse controlled substances put themselves, their teammates and the program at risk.

For these reasons, Georgia Gwinnett College Athletics does not tolerate substance abuse, the use of any substance banned by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), underage drinking or the inappropriate use of alcohol. Participation in intercollegiate athletics at Georgia Gwinnett College is optional; however, student athletes who refuse to consent to drug screening under this policy, or refuse to participate in substance abuse prevention educational programs, will not be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics at Georgia Gwinnett College.

The Office of Athletics is committed to enhancing the life of every student athlete who comes to our campus and chooses to participate in our athletic program. Georgia Gwinnett College Athletics believes that a strong substance abuse prevention education and a drug-screening program are essential in the protection of student athletes from the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

Alcohol

Alcoholism is a progressive disorder that often leads to serious physical and psychological illnesses as well as unacceptable social behavior. Any student athlete who chooses to consume alcohol will be held accountable for any alcohol related incident in which he/she is involved, whether there are legal implications or not. If a student athlete is involved in an alcohol related incident with legal implications under campus, state, or federal laws, he or she will be subjected to the same or similar sanctions as those for a positive drug test. If a student athlete is involved in an obvious alcohol related incident that is without legal implications, the head coach, director of athletics, and head athletic trainer will determine if the circumstances warrant counseling intervention and/or any additional sanctions.

Tobacco

NAIA legislation prohibits the use of tobacco products by all athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, managers, and officials, in all sports during practice and competition. The use of smoke and smokeless tobacco is prohibited in all Georgia Gwinnett College buildings. Use of tobacco products is also prohibited in all GGC practices, games, College vehicles and during College sponsored travel. Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary