As a recipient of federal grants and contracts, Emory adheres to the provisions of the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1988. Accordingly, Emory University prohibits all employees and residents from unlawfully possessing, using, being under the influence of, manufacturing, dispensing, or distributing alcohol or illegal drugs on Emory-owned property, Emory-sponsored activities, including the performance of duties on rotations in the training program at all affiliated hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Violation of this policy is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including immediate dismissal from the program.
Emory Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy updates as of March 2, 2020:
Emory University is committed to the health and well-being of its faculty, staff, and students. Federal regulations, including the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, mandate that Emory must maintain an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Policy and distribute such policy to all faculty, staff and students. These laws also mandate that Emory provides all faculty, staff and students with an annual statement that includes: (1) standards of conduct; (2) a description of the applicable legal sanctions for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol; (3) a description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol; and (4) a description of drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available.
Each of these components is included in the Emory Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy and in the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Highlights of these policies are described below.
Members of the Emory community are responsible for being fully aware of Emory policy, as well as local, state, and federal laws regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs. Alcohol and drug misuse and abuse can be detrimental to one’s overall physical, mental and emotional health, as well as academic and/or professional work performance.
Any Emory University faculty or staff member or student who violates any of the Standards of Conduct in the Emory Alcohol and Drug Abuse and/or Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policies shall be subject to corrective disciplinary actions and penalties up to and including expulsion from university academic programs, termination of employment, and referral to the appropriate federal, state or local authorities for prosecution in the courts. Depending on the nature of the infraction, alleged violations of this policy by an individual student shall also be referred to the Office of Student Conduct, or the appropriate school’s conduct body.
Additional resources:
If you or someone you know needs assistance because of alcohol and/or other drug use, Emory provides several programs that offer education, consultation, assessment, counseling, and referral support in a professional environment that respects individual confidentiality and promotes overall health for faculty, staff and students.
Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) (404-727-4328). FSAP also has an anonymous, on-line, self-assessment tool for alcohol abuse and other concerns that provides confidential, immediate feedback and recommended treatment information. We encourage you to take advantage of this free, online service here.
In the event of an alcohol emergency or drug overdose on campus, please call Emory EMS at 404-727-6111; if off campus, please call 911.