The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989 (the DFSCA) requires institutions of higher education receiving any form of federal funding (IHEs) to meet requirements pertaining to the prevention of illegal use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) on campus and at campus sponsored events.  These requirements include developing and implementing an AOD prevention program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.  Furthermore, IHEs are required to conduct biennial reviews of their AOD prevention programs and publish subsequent reports of those reviews. The purpose of the biennial review is two-fold: 1) for an IHE to determine the effectiveness of, and to implement any needed changes to, its AOD prevention program; and 2) to ensure that IHEs enforce the disciplinary sanctions for violating standards of conduct consistently.

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a community that cares about the well-being of its students, faculty and staff, and as such, UTA continually strives to create and maintain a safe, secure and supportive campus environment.  As part of this effort, UTA prohibits the illegal use of AODs on its campus and at campus-sponsored events, has developed an AOD prevention program (Program), conducts biennial reviews of its Program, publishes a Drug-Free Schools and Communities Biennial Review (this Report), and strictly complies with the requirements of the DFSCA. As such, we are required to provide the information below to each employee and student on an annual basis.

Health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse

University policies related to the illegal possession, use, or distribution of drugs or alcohol

Availability of treatment for drug or alcohol problems

Employees—Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided through UTA’s Office of Human Resources at 1-800-343-3822 or visit alliancewp.com.

Students—Drug and alcohol counseling and referral services are available through UTA Health Services at 817-272-2771 or visit uta.edu/healthservices.

Internal sanctions and federal, state, and local legal penalties that may result from the illegal sale, possession, consumption, or distribution of drugs or alcohol

For more information, contact UTA's Health Services at 817-272-2771 or visit uta.edu/healthservices.