6 BIENNIAL REVIEW 2020-2022 • Identify and respond to issues that arise in conjunction to drugs and alcohol effectively and in accordance with the South Dakota Board of Regent Policies. • Decrease binge drinking, underage drinking, and drunk driving through increased education and data-driven prevention methods. • Increase activities available to students on campus as an alternative to alcohol or drug usage, as 34% of students identified in 2020 that they would participate in more alcohol-free activities if they were offered. • Complete a Social Norms Survey no less than biannually to analyze students’ beliefs in regard to policies, procedures, drug and alcohol usage and mental health. • Uniformly distribute policies to students and staff, while effectively training the individuals responsible for the enforcement of campus policies to ensure consistency in enforcement efforts. • Reduce the illegal availability of alcohol at campus and community events for youth with consistent enforcement. POLICIES RELATED TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE The following linked South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) documents outline policies and procedures related to alcohol and drugs at Northern State University. I. CAMPUS POLICIES • SDBOR 4:27 Drug Free Environment • SDBOR 4:29 Smoking • SDBOR 6:14 Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at Institutions II. STUDENT POLICIES • SDBOR 3:4 Student Code of Conduct • SDBOR 3:6 Housing and Meal Plan Requirements • Student Handbook 2022-23 • Guide to Residence Life 2022-2023 • Student Athlete Drug Policy III. FACULTY AND STAFF POLICIES • SDBOR 4:4 Non-Faculty Exempt Employment Provisions • SDBOR 4:14 Faculty Remediation and Remediation Procedures • SDBOR 4:44 Administrators, Professional and Student Employees (Non-faculty Exempt) Code of Conduct/ Misconduct Policy HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Excessive alcohol use has immediate effects that increase the risk of many harmful health conditions. These are most often the result of binge drinking and include the following: • Injuries, such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, drownings, and burns. • Violence, including homicide, suicide, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. • Alcohol poisoning, a medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels. • Risky sexual behaviors, including unprotected sex or sex with multiple partners. These behaviors can result in unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. • Miscarriage and stillbirth or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) among pregnant women. Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems including: • High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems. • Cancer of the breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, voice box, liver, colon, and rectum. • Weakening of the immune system, increasing the chances of getting sick. • Learning and memory problems, including dementia and poor school performance. • Mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. • Social problems, including family problems, job-related problems, and unemployment. • Alcohol use disorders, or alcohol dependence. By not drinking too much, you can reduce the risk of these short- and long-term health risks.” Learn more about alcohol use and your health here.
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