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Human Resources Department

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

P.O. Box 7150

Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150

(719) 262-3372

(719) 262-3426 FAX

COLORADO SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

The State of Colorado has a vital interest in maintaining a safe, healthful and efficient working environment for its employees, clients and the public. Employees impaired by alcohol or other drugs during work hours may pose safety and health risks, not only to themselves, but to others.

Therefore, to ensure a safe working environment, it is the policy of the State of Colorado that use of alcohol, other drugs or controlled substances that result in job impairment is prohibited. Likewise, it is the policy of the State of Colorado that illegal possession, manufacture, use, sale or transfer of controlled substances on state property or during work hours by its employees is prohibited.

Violations of this policy will be just cause for management/supervisor intervention that may result in referral to mandatory treatment and/or in corrective or disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

In addition, Congress enacted the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 which requires all grantees and contractors receiving in excess of $25, 000 from any federal agency to certify that the agency will maintain a drug-free workplace. The Omnibus Transportation and Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the Final Rules (49 CFR, part 40) for employees with commercial driver's licenses (CDL) have further requirements. The occupations of these individuals are now designated as safety related. The State of Colorado also recognizes its responsibility to comply with the above federal legislation.

CU-Colorado Springs prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance, or of illicit drugs and alcohol, on university property or as part of any university activity, in compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. This prohibition applies to all students and to all employees. Any employee (including student employees) whose act in violation with the above policy also results in a criminal conviction must report the conviction in writing to the employee's supervisor within five days. The University, in turn, is obliged by law to report certain convictions to the federal government.

University sanctions for violation of this policy may include, but are not limited to, mandatory participation in a rehabilitation program, or disciplinary action such as reprimand, suspension, salary reduction, demotion, or termination of employment for employees, and for students a warning, probation, suspension, ineligibility for financial assistance, or dismissal or expulsion from the University.

Many of the acts which violate this policy also violate criminal law and must be referred for prosecution. In such cases, law enforcement authorities may administer a separate penalty such as a fine or imprisonment.

In addition to the legal and financial consequences associated with the abuse of drugs and alcohol, the physical and psychological effects of such abuse can have a devastating effect upon the ability to perform physical and intellectual skills required of a student or employee. It can also impair the ability to develop and maintain the interpersonal skills and the working relationships essential to an effective working and learning environment.

CU-Colorado Springs provides education, counseling, and referral for rehabilitative treatment relating to drug and alcohol abuse. Employees should contact the Benefits Office for information regarding treatment options. Students can get additional information from Student Support Services.

Resources

Several options for alcohol and drug abuse treatment coverage exist. See your payroll/personnel administrator or your medical plan guide for complete information on your benefits and coverage.

Contact the following agencies for more information, consultation or assistance for yourself or other state employees:

Colorado Substance Abuse Policy for Colorado State Employees
Colorado Department of Personnel Colorado State Employees Assistance Program (C-SEAP) 303-866-4314 or 800-821-8154; Division of Finance and Benefits 303-866-3434 or 800-719-3434
Colorado Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division 303-692-2930
National Cocaine HOTLINE 800-COCAINE
Alcoholics Anonymous General Services Office 212-686-1100; Meeting Information 303-322-4440; Al-Anon meeting information 303-321-8788
Rational Recovery (Denver) 303-331-2698
National Institute of Drug Abuse Employers' Information Hotline 800-843-4971
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Denver303-825-8113; Grand Junction303-243-3140