Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
East Carolina University clearly prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on its property or as a part of any of its activities.
The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations [Edgar Part 86] of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 requires that institutions of higher education provide students and employees with a copy of the written policies and laws related to drugs and alcohol.
The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP) is an informational document that outlines applicable laws, health risks associated with drug and alcohol use, available resources, and University Substance Use Policies for students and/or employees, please use the listed links below to review the contents of the DAAPP.
Quick Links for DAAPP policies and resources:
Tobacco and Vaping Use on Campus
Illegal Drugs and Substance Abuse
Possession, Consumption and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
University Good Samaritan Regulation (GSR)
Good Samaritan Law (Public) (PDF)
ECU Student Conduct Process
Campus Living Housing Contract (PDF)
Student Admissions Safety Review
Federal and State Drug and Alcohol Laws:
- North Carolina Controlled Substances Act
- North Carolina Alcohol Laws
- Tobacco to 21 Act
- Protection of Minors (PDF)
- Alcoholic Beverages; Social Districts
- House Bill 563 (PDF)
Health Risks Associated with Substance Use
- Alcohol Use and Your Health
- Alcohol’s Effects on the Body
- Infectious Diseases in Persons Who Inject Drugs
- The Science of Drug Use and Addiction
On and Off Campus Resources:
- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (staff)
- Collegiate Recovery Community (students and staff)
- Family Therapy Clinic (students and staff)
- McClammy Counseling and Research Laboratory (students)
- PASS Clinic (students and staff)
- Real Crisis Center (students and staff)
- Trillium Health Resources (students and staff)
- ECU Counseling Center (students only)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (students and staff)
- Psychology Today (students and staff)