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T Substance Abuse Learnet Academy recognizes that individuals sometimes use substances such as alcohol and drugs to an extent that impairs abilities. This policy is implemented because Learnet Academy believes that any student's impairment due to the use of substances is likely to place that student, other students, employees, and other personnel at risk of injury. our policy on substance abuse remains consistent, whether alcohol, marijuana, legal or illegal prescription, and/or controlled substances are at issue. For the purposes of this policy, "substance" refers to any of the above. "Impairment" or "being impaired" refers to a state in which normal physical or mental faculties in use at school have been detrimentally affected by a substance. A "substance abuser" is anyone who uses drugs for non -medical purposes, detrimentally affecting academic performance or interfering with normal social adjustment at school. Any student attending school while impaired or who becomes impaired while at school will be found in violation of school policy and will be subject to severe disciplinary action. Such action can include suspension, dismissal, or other penalty appropriate to the circumstances. Likewise, the use, possession, transfer, or sale of any substance on school premises or in any Learnet Academy parking space, storage area, or job site is prohibited and subject to severe disciplinary action. Students using prescription drugs have a duty to report this to their instructors and school officials in case an adverse reaction to the medication occurs while at school, and in case the student is falsely accused of using an illegal substance. When a student is involved in the use, possession, transfer, or sale of a substance in violation of this policy, Learnet Academy may notify the appropriate authorities. Such notice will be given only after the incident is investigated and reviewed by the Executive Director. Substance abuse is both a school and a medical problem. Learnet Academy is aware that substance abuse is a complex public health issue that has both physical and emotional consequences for students, their families, and other social relationships. Any psychological or physical problem affecting academic performance is the concern of Learnet Academy. Any instructor suspecting a substance abuse case should discuss the matter with the Executive Director immediately. Because each case is different, the handling and referral of the case must be coordinated between the instructor and the Executive Director. Learnet Academy maintains a referral service for students with substance problems. Counseling and referrals are provided on a confidential basis. Voluntary, successful participation in a recovery or rehabilitation program may be a mitigating factor in disciplinary action, depending on the particulars of each case. While Learnet Academy does not require students to get help, he or she may ask the school for it. In some cases, disciplinary action may be suspended, or the student may be placed on probation, pending the successful completion of a recovery program. Students who enter a rehabilitation program due to performance or behavior problems resulting from substance abuse are subject to dismissal for failing to successfully complete the program. Learnet Academy is concerned with students' privacy, especially when matters of a medical or personal nature are concerned. As long as such information is not required for police or security purposes, Learnet Academy shall maintain student information in confidence, but the information is subject to release to authorized school personnel on a need -to -know basis. An exception to this rule exists when the student signs a release for the transfer of such information to designated persons or agencies. Last Revision Date on