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There are drug or alcohol counseling, treatment and rehabilitation facilities in our area where advice and treatment
are available. You may contact the Addictions Hotline of New Jersey at 844-276-2777. You may also contact the
School Director for referrals to other support resources.
There are national organizations that can be contacted for help. The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Hotline is open 24
hours daily, 301-443-1124. The Cocaine Hotline, 1-877-801-7284 is also open 24 hours. The National Institute on
Drug Abuse Hotline is available 8:00am to 2:00a.m., Monday through Friday and 11:00a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on
weekends, 1-800-662-4357.

PB Cosmetology Education Centre will conduct an annual review of its “Drug and Alcohol Free Schools and
Campuses Program” to determine:

a. Effectiveness of its program and implement changes to the program as deemed necessary
b. Insure that any disciplinary sanctions conducted during that time are consistently enforced.

PB Cosmetology
Drug and alcohol abuse Policy

Following you will find the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989,
Public Law 101-226 and what PB Cosmetology Education Centre requires of Staff and Students.

Staff and Students are prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of illicit drugs or
alcohol. This prohibition applies while on the property of the school or participating in any institutional activity,
Students or employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion or
termination from school or employment.
Additionally, there are numerous local, state and federal laws, which can be used to punish violators. Penalties can
range from suspension revocation and/or denial of a driver’s license, to 20-50 years’ imprisonment at hard labor
without benefit of parole. Property may also be seized. Community service may also be mandated.

Students could lose eligibility for financial aid, could be denied other federal benefits, such as Social Security,
retirement, Welfare, health care benefits, disability and Veterans benefits. Public housing residents could also be
evicted. Finally, a record of a felony or conviction in a drug-related crime may prevent a person form entering
certain career.

There are drug or alcohol counseling, treatment and rehabilitation facilities in our area where advice and treatment
are available. The telephone numbers of these facilities may be found in your local telephone book or yellow pages
under Drug Abuse and Addiction – Information and Treatment. If other help is required for rape counseling, or
domestic violence contact 1-800-799-SAFE OR 1-800-656-HOPE.

There are national organizations that can be contacted for help. The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Hotline is open
24 hours daily, 1-800-252-6465. The Cocaine Hotline, 1-800-444-9999 is also open 24 hours. The National
Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline is available 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM, Monday through Friday and 11:00 AM to 2:00
Am on weekends, 1-800-662-4357.

It is a school policy that we do not sponsor or accept any liability for any functions that involve alcohol and/or
drugs. This policy includes all student functions and employee functions, i.e. Christmas parties, etc.
If you become aware that either you, a co-worker or a student may have drug or alcohol problem, please discuss this
confidentially with your Director so that the situation can be handled appropriately and the individual be given the
opportunity to seek outside help.

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