STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY

In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, the Seguin Beauty School makes available to all enrolled students and employees an annual Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act This report and information concerning graduation rates are available to students by request from the SBS Main Campus Office.

SEGUIN BEAUTY SCHOOL: A DRUG FREE INSTITUTION

Seguin Beauty School provides information for students and employees regarding illicit drugs and alcohol abuse, including standards of conduct, health risks, state and federal penalties, and available drug or alcohol counseling, education programs, or rehabilitation services.

Printed copies of this information are available through the SBS Main Campus Office.

Federal and state laws regarding the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Violators are subject to criminal prosecution by law enforcement authorities, fines and imprisonment.

HEALTH RISKS: ALCOHOL & DRUGS

Alcohol: Health hazards associated with the excessive use of alcohol or with alcohol dependency include dramatic behavioral changes, retardation of motor skills, and impairment of reasoning and rational thinking. These factors result in a higher incidence of accidents and accidental death for such persons than for nonusers of alcohol. Nutrition also suffers and vitamin and mineral deficiencies are frequent. Prolonged alcohol abuse causes bleeding from the intestinal tract, damage to nerves and the brain, psychotic behavior, loss of memory and coordination, damage to the liver often resulting in cirrhosis, impotence, severe inflammation of the pancreas, and damage to the bone marrow, heart, testes, ovaries and muscles. Damage to the nerves and organs is usually irreversible. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in alcoholics and is 10 times more frequent than in nonalcoholics. Sudden withdrawal of alcohol from persons dependent on it will cause serious physical withdrawal symptoms. Drinking during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol syndrome. Overdoses of alcohol can result in respiratory arrest and death.

Drugs: The use of illicit drugs usually causes the same general types of physiological and mental changes as alcohol, though frequently those changes are more severe and more sudden. Death or coma resulting from overdose of drugs is more frequent than from alcohol.

Cocaine: Cocaine is a stimulant that is most commonly inhaled as a powder. It can be dissolved in water and used intravenously. The cocaine extract (crack) is smoked. Users can progress from infrequent use to dependence within a few weeks or months. Psychological and behavioral changes which can result from use include over-stimulation, hallucinations, irritability, sexual dysfunction, psychotic behavior, social isolation, and memory problems. An overdose produces convulsions and delirium and may result in death from cardiac arrest. Cocaine dependency requires considerable assistance, close supervision and treatment.

Amphetamines: Patterns of use and associated effects are similar to cocaine. Severe intoxication may produce confusion, rambling or incoherent speech, anxiety, psychotic behavior, ringing in the ears, and hallucinations. Intense fatigue and depression resulting from use can lead to severe depression. Large doses may result in convulsions and death from cardiac or respiratory arrest.

MDA and MDMA (XTC, ecstasy): These amphetamine-based hallucinogens are sold in powder, tablet, or capsule form and can be inhaled, injected, or swallowed. They cause similar, but usually milder, hallucinogenic effects than those of LSD. Because they are amphetamines, tolerance can develop quickly and overdose can happen. Exhaustion and possible liver damage can occur with heavy use. In high doses, these drugs can cause anxiety, paranoia and delusions. While rare, these drugs have been associated with deaths in users with known or previously undiagnosed heart conditions.

Rhohypnol (rophies, roofies, rope): This drug is in the same category of drugs as Valium, a benzodiaepine, but it is more potent than Valium. Initially, it causes a sense of relaxation and reduction of anxiety. At higher doses, light-headedness, dizziness, lack of coordination and slurred speech occur. The drug affects memory and, in higher doses or if mixed with other drugs or alcohol, can result in amnesia for the time period the user is under the influence. Because of this amnesia effect, Rhohypnol has been given intentionally to others to facilitate sexual assault and other crimes. Combining this drug with other sedating drugs, including alcohol, will increase the intensity of all effects of the drug and, in sufficient doses, can cause respiratory arrest and death. Dependency can occur.

Heroin and other opiates: Addiction and dependence can develop rapidly. Use is characterized by impaired judgment, slurred speech, and drowsiness. Overdose is manifested by coma, shock, and depressed respiration, with the possibility of death from respiratory arrest. Withdrawal problems include sweating, diarrhea, fever, insomnia, irritability, nausea, vomiting, and muscle and joint pains.

Hallucinogens or psychedelics: These include LSD, mescaline, peyote, and phencyclidine or PCP. Use impairs and distorts one's perception of surroundings, causes mood changes and results in visual hallucinations that involve geometric forms, colors, and persons or objects.

Solvent inhalants (e.g., glue, lacquers, plastic cement): Fumes from these substances cause problems similar to alcohol. Incidents of hallucinations and permanent brain damage are more frequent with chronic use.

Marijuana (Cannabis): Marijuana is usually ingested by smoking. Smoking marijuana causes disconnected ideas, alteration of depth perception and sense of time, impaired judgment and impaired coordination. Prolonged use can lead to psychological dependence.

Damage from intravenous drug use: In addition to the adverse effects associated with the use of a specific drug, intravenous drug users who use unsterilized needles or who share needles with other drug users can develop HIV, hepatitis, tetanus (lock jaw), and infections in the heart. Permanent damage or death can result.

PENALTIES UNDER STATE LAW

I. TEXAS STATUTES OFFENSE MINIMUM PUNISHMENT MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT

Manufacture or delivery of controlled substances (drugs) Confinement in jail for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days, and a fine not to exceed $10,000 Imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years, and a fine not to exceed $250,000 Possession of controlled substances (drugs) Confinement in jail for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days, and a fine not to exceed $10,000 Imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years, and a fine not to exceed $250,000 Delivery of marijuana Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days, a fine not to exceed $2,000 or both Imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 nor less than ten years and a fine not to exceed $100,000 Possession of marijuana Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days, a fine not to exceed $2,000 or both Confinement in TDC for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than five years, and a fine not to exceed $250,000

Driving while intoxicated (includes intoxication from alcohol, drugs, or both) Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days nor less than 72 hours, and a fine of not more than $2,000 Imprisonment for a term of not more than ten years nor less than two years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000 Public intoxication A fine not to exceed $500 Varies with age and number of offenses

Purchase of alcohol by a minor A fine not to exceed $500 Varies with age and number of offenses

Consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor A fine not to exceed $500 Varies with age and number of offenses Purchase for or furnishing of alcohol to a minor A fine not to exceed $4000 or confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year or both A fine not to exceed $4000 or confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year or both

Penalties shown above are based on language contained in applicable Texas statutes and are subject to change at any time by the Legislature and the Governor.

PENALTIES UNDER FEDERAL LAW

II. FEDERAL STATUTES OFFENSE MINIMUM PUNISHMENT MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT