Alcohol and Drug Policies

It is the policy of EVMS to maintain an alcohol, drug-free and tobacco free work and learning environment. Drugs are defined as those controlled substances identified in the Federal Controlled Substances Act (a copy of the Act is available in the EVMS Human Resources Department by calling 757-446–6043).

The use of drugs and/or alcohol results in increased absenteeism, lowered educational performance, increased risk to patients and decreased productivity. In addition, serious health risks are associated with the illicit use of drugs and alcohol and as a medical school, it is vitally important that we maintain a healthy educational environment.

Eastern Virginia Medical School is a Tobacco Free Campus.

Information regarding alcohol and drug policies applicable to EVMS employees is available on the Intranet in the EVMS Dept. of Human Resources Policies and Procedures section: Employee Relations, and Alcohol and Drugs Policy 4.53.

The EVMS Student Handbook contains the following sections applicable to EVMS students:

• General Statement of Purpose
• Page 1; PROCEDURES D. EDUCATION, Page 6; PROCEDURES E. VIOLATION AND PENALTIES, Page 9.

All student incidents of possession, use or distribution of alcohol (on campus or in clinical training facilities) and/or illegal drugs will be reported to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.