Alcohol, Drug and Chemical Abuse Policy

The purpose of this statement is to comply with the federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The statements provided below represent the The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio policy with regard to the abuse and/or distribution of alcohol, drugs, and controlled substances by faculty and staff.

The unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and on any property under the control of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. A controlled substance is any substance so defined by federal or state statute or regulation.

Please review Section 8.2 “Alcohol, Drug and Chemical Matters” in the Institutional Handbook of Operating Policies for a more detailed explanation of the policy.