UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF
STUDENT AFFAIRS

Drugs

The use or possession of drugs is illegal except when prescribed by a physician. The University cannot protect students from prosecution for violation of federal or state laws. Case Western Reserve University does not condone the illegal possession, consumption, provision, or sale of drugs. The University, however, has a strong obligation to make readily available to students full information about the use and effects of all drugs, and even more important, to make available sources of counseling to those who are using or have used drugs. Definitions of controlled substances are available as part of the Ohio Revised Code and are included in the University’s Drug Free School Notification.

The following rules have been adopted by the University:

1. Illegal possession or consumption of drugs is an offense that may be subject to penalty proportional to the seriousness and extent of the offense.
2. The illegal provision or merchandising of drugs, including prescription medication may result in expulsion.
3. Possession and/or use of drug paraphernalia, including, but not limited to, hookahs, pipes and bongs, on University premises is prohibited and will be confiscated, even if the paraphernalia is not being used for consumption of drugs.