A Drug Free University

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is committed to providing a drug-free environment conducive to learning, teaching, health care and research for its students, faculty, staff, house staff and volunteers in all University facilities. Drug and alcohol misuse and abuse pose a serious threat to the physical and psychological well being of all members of the University community, jeopardize the success of the University’s mission and programs, and negatively impact operations in terms of productivity, safety, learning, attendance and patient care.

Alcohol and drug abusers, as well as chemically or mentally impaired students, are encouraged to seek help. The University has implemented various assistance programs for individuals who are impaired through University Behavioral HealthCare, the Departments of Psychiatry, and the various campus/school student, housestaff and faculty assistance committees.

The University is committed to the rehabilitation of all impaired students and employees whenever possible, but when expert medical judgment attempts at rehabilitation fail or are inappropriate, impairment is sufficient grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal under existing University and School bylaws and employee policies.