Substance Use Education

Prevention Program

In accordance with the 1989 amendments to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, as articulated in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) part 86 (Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations), requires an institution of higher education (IHE) such as Lake Region State College (LRSC), to certify that it has implemented programs to prevent the abuse of alcohol and use and/or distribution of illicit drugs by LRSC students and employees both on its premises and as a part of any of its activities. All of LRSC’s Policies and Procedures can be found on our website at www.lrsc.edu, under the Discover LRSC tab, Policy and Procedure link. To ensure every student, faculty member, and staff person is informed about LRSC’s alcohol and other drug policies, at a minimum, an institute of higher education must annually distribute the following in writing to all students and employees:

  • Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on its property or as part of any of its activities;
  • A description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, State, or Federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;
  • A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol;
  • A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available to employees or students; and
  • A clear statement that the institute of higher education will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees (consistent with local, State, and Federal law), and a description of those sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution, for violations of the standards of conduct required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section. For the purpose of this section, a disciplinary sanction may include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.

There are many known health risks associated with the use of alcohol and drugs. The health risks range from decreased reaction time and motor coordination to more severe risks of cancer, heart attacks, and even death. More information may be found at the links below.

Alcohol's Effects on the Body
Drug Facts
Commonly Abused Drugs

Not legal for recreational use in North Dakota. Medicinal marijuana is legal within the state; however, there are currently no dispensaries. Synthetic drugs are made in a lab with unknown chemicals. As a nation, our highest risk is Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, which has claimed thousands of lives.

Drug Facts - Marijuana
JustThinkTwice.gov - Facts About Synthetic Drugs

Help

Help is available for people who think they may be in need. Here are some national and local resources to help on the way to recovery!

SAMHSA's National Helpline  1-800-662-HELP (4357), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service for individuals and family members facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. The helpline, available in English and Spanish, provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

The SUD Voucher program was established to address barriers to treatment and increase the ability of people to access treatment and services for substance use disorders. State funds were set aside by the legislature with the directive that the department develops rules to:

Counselors

Jessica Dimitch, Counseling Intern
701-662-1675 | jessica.l.dimitch@ndus.edu

Other Counselors Available via Telemed:
Corey Gorder, DC-B Director of Counseling
701-228-5673 | corey.gorder@dakotacollege.edu