Drug & Alcohol Use Awareness
Randolph Community College (RCC) is committed to providing its employees and students with a safe and healthy working and learning environment. This program is designed to educate, provide awareness, and offer available resources to those who feel drugs or alcohol are affecting their lives.
Counselors are available to assist students at Randolph Community College with academic/educational, occupational, and career counseling. For personal counseling and crisis intervention, RCC students are referred to community agencies for professional mental health services. Counselors are normally available to assist students Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those in need of assistance are encouraged to call 336-633-0200 or visit the Welcome Center, located in the Student Services building on the Asheboro Campus. An appointment can also be made online.
The following agencies can assist students with substance use challenges:
- Al-Anon 1-888-425-2666
- Alcohol & Drug Services 336-633-7257
- Alcoholics Anonymous 336-629-7167
- Daymark Recovery Services 336-633-7000
- Fellowship Hall 1-800-659-3381
- High Point Regional Hospital 336-878-6098
- Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center 336-832-9700
- Narcotics Anonymous 1-866-875-9751
- Sandhills Mental Health Center 1-800-256-2452
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline
Information and referral line that directs callers to treatment centers in the local community (1-800-662-HELP).
A list of campus and community resources, which includes some of the ones mentioned above, are available on the Campus and Community Resources page.
Under no conditions will illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or narcotics be permitted in or on the school premises. No one under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol, or narcotics will be allowed on school premises.
Specific policies related to drugs and alcohol can be found in the Drugs & Alcohol Usage Policy. Policy guidance may also be found in the RCC Campus Safety and Security report. For additional information, please review the Drug-Free Workplace Policy in the RCC Personnel Handbook & Policy Manual.
Several health risks are associated with the use of illegal substances and alcohol. Some of the major risks include:
- Alcohol: physical and psychological dependence, automobile accidents due to impaired ability and judgment, damage to the development of unborn children, and deterioration of vital organs such as the liver and brain.
- Amphetamines (Speed, uppers, etc.): physical and psychological dependence, elevated blood pressure, loss or coordination, stroke, high fever, and heart failure.
- Cocaine: physical and psychological dependence, sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, severe depression, and paranoia.
- Hallucinogens (PCP, Angel Dust, LSD, acid, etc.): physical and psychological dependence, decreased muscular coordination, hallucinations, incoherent speech, loss of memory, severe depression or anxiety, and violent episodes.
- Marijuana: physical and psychological dependence, paranoia, impaired short-term memory and comprehension, damage to the lungs and pulmonary system, and increased risk of lung cancer.
- Narcotics (heroine, codeine, morphine, etc.): physical and psychological dependence, nausea, convulsions, coma, premature or addicted infants, and increased risk of hepatitis or AIDS from contaminated syringes
These health risks and other important information may be found in the RCC Campus Safety and Security report.