Philosophy on Alcohol and Drugs

Young Harris College expects its students to comply with Federal and Georgia laws regarding drugs and alcohol. The College is concerned with the welfare of the community and each student’s academic and personal development. The College strives to create a healthy environment where the illegal and/or improper use of alcohol and/or drugs does not interfere with learning, performance, or development. The abuse of alcohol and/or drugs disrupts this environment and places the well-being of the members of the College community at risk. It is important for all members of the community to take responsibility for preventing the illegal and/or improper use of alcohol and/or drugs from adversely affecting the community’s learning environment and the academic, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being of its students. The use of illegal drugs by any student is prohibited. The use of alcohol by any student, regardless of age, is prohibited on campus, except as provided in the Alcohol on Campus Policy. The abuse or misuse of legal drugs is prohibited.