Alcohol and Drug Policy in Essay

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We are proposing a new set of rules and guidelines Drexel should follow to ensure the success of its students moving forward.

The current policy for the underage consumption of alcohol here at Drexel University goes as followed. Obviously the consumption of alcohol under the age of 21 is highlighted in Drexel drinking policy; in fact Drexel's alcohol policy is in compliance with all of the state of Philadelphia's alcohol policy. Such rules include the Possession, use, or distribution of alcohol by underage students, disruptive conduct due as a result of intoxication and/or providing a space for the consumption of alcohol by underage persons, in addition, the possession of kegs and other bulk containers is prohibited.

If caught under the influence of alcohol by either a Residential advisor, staff member, or Drexel Public safety officer, students would suffer the following consequences.

Strike one- A three-strike system would take effect, strike one being a one hundred dollar fine, A note to parents, Either therapy or a drug and alcohol class, and finally one year of probation which if violated will bring you to your second offence.

Strike two - involves a $200.00 fine, Deferred Loss of Housing and/or Deferred Suspension, Parental Notification and finally an extension of probation.

The third strike- includes a suspension from the University and/or one or more of the following: Loss of Housing Privileges, Deferred Suspension from University, $200.00 fine and Parental Notification.


The Drug policy at Drexel in respect to the Alcohol policy is not nearly as liberal. The possession, and/or use of drugs if not medically prescribed is prohibited, no discussion. The sale and/or distribution of narcotics by an unlicensed vendor are also prohibited. Drug paraphernalia such as bongs, water pipes, and pipes are also prohibited on Drexel property.

The first violation is the students only violation and consequences include: Suspension; Loss of Housing; Ban from Residence Halls; Counseling Evaluation; Parental Notification; and a possibility of Expulsion.

The penalties for alcohol should be the same as those of drugs. For a more effective, in-depth and solution with longevity, the penalties must be directed at the sellers, the users as well as all abettors of the drugs and alcohol abnuse. Erroneously, our systems mete harsher punishments to drug use as compared to the alcohol abuse, not knowing that the damage that both leave on the society are potentially dangerous. The premise used for this erroneously allocation of punishment is that the drugs have a higher effect, are more expensive and are most preferred for black.....

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