81 The TAMIU Division of Student Success, office of Human Resources and RELLISare committed to promoting responsible decision making regarding alcohol consumption and other drug use through educational programming, resources, and referrals. In compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, TAMIU/RELLIS publishes information regarding the University?s educational programs related to drug and alcohol abuse prevention; sanctions for violations of Federal, State, and local laws and University policy; a description of health risks associated with alcohol and other drug use; and a description of available treatment programs for TAMIU students and employees. A complete description of these topics, as provided in the University?s annual notification to students and employees, is available online at: TAMIU Biennial AOD Report/DAAPP Notification. Additionally, Human Resource?s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) manages the alcohol & drug abuse and rehabilitation program for employees and faculty. The EAP also provides counseling and referral services. TAMIU/TAMUS-RELLISis committed to promoting the health and safety of its campus community through a program of alcohol education and the implementation of relevant policies. The University enforces all local, State, and Federal laws regarding the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages, including those prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21 on campus and at University-sponsored activities. TAMIU?s policy regarding alcoholic beverage consumption, as well as the University?s penalties for possession or distribution of controlled substances by students, faculty, or staff on University premises or at institutionally-sponsored activities off campus, are contained online (TAMIU Student Handbook; 34.02, Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Rehabilitation; TAMIU HR Drug and Alcohol Abuse). TAMIU prohibits the unlawful possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages on campus. The UPD is responsible for the enforcement of state underage drinking laws, with the assistance of the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement which conducts disciplinary proceedings for referrals involving alcohol violations. TAMIU is in compliance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989. Federal and Texas law prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery, possession, or use of a controlled substance without legal authorization. A controlled substance includes any drug, substance, or immediate precursor covered under the Texas Controlled Substances Act, including but not limited to, opiates, barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana, and hallucinogens. The possession of drug paraphernalia is also prohibited under Texas State law. Drug paraphernalia includes all equipment, products, and material of any kind that are used to facilitate, or intended or designed to facilitate, violations of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Alleged violations of this law may result in criminal charges and will also be adjudicated through the appropriate University disciplinary process.
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