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 components and resources:
University Policies:
- Tobacco and Vaping Use on Campus | University Policy Manual | ECU
- Illegal Drugs and Substance Abuse | University Policy Manual | ECU
- Possession, Consumption and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages | University Policy Manual | ECU
- University Alcohol Policy | University Policy Manual | ECU
- Athletics Drug Education Screening, Counseling, and Testing Program | University Policy Manual | ECU
- University Good Samaritan Regulation (GSR) | University Policy Manual | ECU
- Student Code of Conduct
- Student Organization Conduct Handbook (PDF)
- Campus Living Contracts
- Student Admissions Safety Review | University Policy Manual | ECU
Federal and State Drug and Alcohol Laws:
- General Assembly NC HB 563 Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumables and Kratom (PDF)
- North Carolina Controlled Substances Act
- North Carolina Alcohol Laws: Be Aware of Them
- FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD)
- Hemp Industry 2024: State and Federal Changes | McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
- H.R.2411 – Tobacco to 21 Act | Library of Congress
- G.S. 14-313 Protection of Minors – Youth Access to Tobacco Products (PDF)
- SEC. 12-1-2 Alcoholic Beverages; Social Districts – Greenville, NC
- G.S. 90‑96.2 Drug‑related overdose treatment; Limited Immunity (PDF)
Health Risks Associated with Substance Use:
- Alcohol Use and Your Health | Alcohol Use | CDC
- Alcohol’s Effects on the Body | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Infectious Diseases in Persons Who Inject Drugs | Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID) | CDC
On and Off Campus Resources:
- GuidanceResources Online (staff only)
- Collegiate Recovery Community | Campus Recreation & Wellness | ECU (students and staff)
- Family Therapy Clinic | College of Health and Human Performance | ECU (students and staff)
- ECU McClammy Counseling and Research Lab (students)
- Home | Navigate Clinic | ECU (students and staff)
- Welcome to the ECU PASS Clinic | Psychology (students and staff)
- Crisis Center – Real Crisis Center (students and staff)
- Home | Trillium Health Resources (students and staff)
- Counseling Center | ECU (students only)
- 988 Lifeline (students and staff)