Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention:
Yes, Even at a Jewish Institution

This page contains important information for all Gratz College students and employees on Drug and Alcohol policy and prevention.

1.    Gratz College Policies on Drug and Alcohol use
2.    Laws Related to Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
3.    Health Risks of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
4.    How to Recognize Drug and Alcohol Abuse
5.    How to Get Help at Gratz College and Beyond if you or someone You Know Has a Problem
6.    Jewish Responses to Issues of Addiction and Recovery


Gratz College Policies on Drug and Alcohol use

Drug Free PolicyAs an educational institution participating in various federal financial aid programs, Gratz College and its employees and students are subject to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, 34CFR Part 86, Subpart B (collectively, the "Acts).

Policy: Both the Act and Gratz College policy prohibit the misuse, illicit use, unlawful manufacture, possession, sale or other illicit activity involving controlled/illegal drugs and intoxicating beverages by any student on school property or on premises used for school functions.

Any student found possessing illegal drugs, misusing intoxicating beverages, or selling controlled/illegal drugs on school property or at any school function will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion and the matter may be referred to the proper authorities for possible prosecution.

School Property is defined as: Gratz property (including desks, lockers, offices, restrooms, classrooms, break areas, etc.) is made available to students for school-related purposes only and is subject to search or inspection at any time, without the students' consent or knowledge.

We also know that alcohol and other drug abuse can interfere with a student’s ability to fully participate in the educational mission of the college and that alcohol and other drug abuse is the number one health problem on college campuses. Our primary appeal to students who choose to drink is that they make legal and low-risk choices that do not interfere with their overall health or their ability to take full advantage of the opportunities offered to them at the University.

Gratz College staff and faculty value personal accountability, care for oneself and respect for others in the community; therefore, in compliance with the Drug Free Workplace act of 1988(P.L. 100-690) and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989(P.O. 101-206), the Gratz College community recommends that all students read and understand the information posted on the Gratz College website and printed in the Student and Employee Handbooks. This information applies to all members of the college community.

General Disciplinary Procedures:

A student suspected of any violation of this policy will be informed, either orally or in writing, of the charges and of the evidence to support these charges. The student will then be given the opportunity to respond to the charges. The school may take additional investigative actions, as necessary. If warranted, the school officials will take disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from school.

Disciplinary Procedures in Cases Involving Possible Expulsion:

In those cases where the violation is of a nature such that expulsion from school may be warranted, the student will be notified in writing of the specific charges against him or her, which, if proven, would justify expulsion. The student will then be given the opportunity to present a defense against the charges and to produce witnesses or testimony on his or her behalf.

Seeking Help for a Drug or Alcohol Problem

Gratz College values the health and safety of its members and encourages students with an alcohol or drug problem to seek help.  The Associate Dean of Students is available to students and can assist in providing appropriate referrals.

Non-Academic Expulsion

If a student is expelled from school for any non-academic reason, he or she has the right to appeal that decision. The student must initiate the process by submitting a written request for "Re-admittance to Gratz College" to the Director of Student Life that indicates the reasons or extenuating circumstances that could justify re-admittance.

Laws Regulating Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Drug-Related Federal and State Laws

Federal and state laws prohibit the possession, use and distribution and manufacture of controlled substances. (The term “controlled substance” means those substances included in Schedule I through IV of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act and as further defined by regulation at 21 CFR 1300.11 through 1300.15 and by Pennsylvania law 204 PA Code 303.1-303.9.) Sanctions upon conviction range from fines to probation to imprisonment. Amounts of fines, terms of probation, or years of imprisonment are generally contingent upon the circumstances and amounts of drugs in possession, sold, distributed or made.

Financial Aid Implications of Drug Offenses

Effective July 1, 2000, a conviction in a state of federal court for a drug-related offense will result in a student losing eligibility for federal financial aid.

Applicable Legal Sanctions under Pennsylvania State Law

(This is a summary only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Anyone wishing legal advice should consult a lawyer.)

Drug Offenses
1. Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances 35 P.S. 780-113
Offense: Possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana or less than 8 grams of hashish.?Sanction: Misdemeanor; maximum jail sentence 30 day and/or fine of $500.

Offense: Possession of cocaine, PCP, methamphetamine, heroin, designer drugs, LSD, phenobarbital, mescaline, peyote, psilocybin and all other controlled substances and over 30 grams of marijuana or over 8 grams of hashish.?Sanction: Misdemeanor; one-year maximum jail sentence and/or $5,000 fine for the first offense. Three-year maximum jail sentence and/or $25,000 fine for second and subsequent offenses.

2. Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver Controlled Substances 35. P.S. 780-113

Offense: Manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver heroin and other narcotics classified as Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances and designer drugs.?Sanction: Felony; maximum jail sentence of 15 years and/or $250,000 fine.

Offense: Manufacture, delivery, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver cocaine, methamphetamine, phencyclidine and marijuana in excess of 1,000 pounds.?Sanction: Felony; maximum jail sentence of 10 years and/or $100,000 fine.

Offense: Manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver marijuana (less than 1,000 pounds), mescaline, peyote, LSD, Psilocybin and all other Schedule I, II and III controlled substances.?Sanction: Felony; maximum jail sentence of three years and/or $10,000 fine.

3. Trafficking Drugs to Minors 18 PA C.S.A.6314
A person over 18 years of age who distributes or possesses with intent to distribute a controlled substance to a minor shall be sentenced to a minimum of one year in jail. An additional two years is added to the mandatory one-year jail sentence if the offense was intended to engage a minor in drug trafficking or habitual use, or was committed within 1,000 feet of a school.

4. Drug Paraphernalia 35 P.S. 780-113
Offense: Possession, delivery or advertisement of drug paraphernalia.?Sanction: Misdemeanor. Maximum jail sentence of one year and/or $2,500 fine.

Offense: The delivery of drug paraphernalia to a person under 18 years of age, who was three or more years younger than the deliverer.?Sanction: Second degree misdemeanor, maximum jail sentence or two years and/or fine of $5,000.

Alcohol-Related Offenses
Underage drinking

Offense: Purchase, consumption or possession of alcohol beverage by a person under 21 years old.?Offense: Misrepresentation of age to purchase alcohol.?Offense: Possession of a false ID card.?Sanction: First Offense: $300 fine and suspension of driving privileges for 90 days. Subsequent Offense: $500 and suspension of driving privileges for one year (2nd violation); or two years (3 or more violations).
Offense: Altering, selling or manufacturing false identification.?Sanction: First Offense: $1,000 fine and suspension of driving privileges for 90 days. Subsequent Offenses: $2,500 fine. Maximum penalties are $5,000 in fines and two years in prison.
Offense: Selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages to those under 21 years old. Furnish is defined as follows: to supply, give or provide to, or allow a minor to possess on premises or property owned or controlled by the person charged.?Sanction: First Offense: $1,000 fine. Subsequent Offenses: $2,500 fine. Maximum penalties are $2,500 in fines and one-year imprisonment.
Offense: Driving under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or both, to a degree that renders the person incapable of driving.
If over 21, Pennsylvania State Law says that a person is intoxicated when their Blood Alcohol Level reaches 0.08 percent. If under 21, a person is considered DWI if the BAC is .02 (the equiv. of one drink). Driving ability is affected as early as .03 percent (which is the equivalent of one can of beer in a 150 lb. man). When you receive your driver’s license, you have given your consent to submit to one or more chemical tests of breath, blood or urine for the purpose of determining your Blood Alcohol Level or the presence of a controlled substance. Refusal results in a 12-month suspension of your driver’s license.
Sanction: First Offense: may be eligible for ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.) This is a special form of probation for a period of time with requirements to be met. If person not eligible for ARD, there are fines, a minimum of 48 hours in jail and other requirements to be met. Subsequent Offenses: higher penalties ??Offense: Public Drunkenness?Sanction: Maximum fine of $300 and/or up to 90 days in jail.
Offense: Open container in a car.?Sanction: Fine

Pennsylvania has no state law to prohibit open containers of alcohol in public. Many local governments, however, have enacted such ordinances.


Health Risks of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Effects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Using alcohol and other drugs carries risks. Alcohol and drugs impair your judgment, making you more likely to hurt yourself or others, to have trouble with the law, to do poorly at work and school, and to have relationship trouble. Alcohol and drugs also have specific health risks: they can damage major organs, increase your risk of cancers, and even cause death.

Staying Safe

Alcohol and other drugs interfere with messages to your brain and alter your perceptions, emotions, vision, hearing, and coordination. Alcohol and drugs affect your judgment and can lead to dangerous behavior that puts you at risk for:

•    Accidental injuries. More than half of drownings and fatal falls are alcohol- or drug-related. 45% of emergency room visits are alcohol-related. 80% of patients in special units like burn centers have injuries related to alcohol use. Half of all physical injuries sustained on college campuses stem from alcohol use.
•    Car crashes. Even small amounts of alcohol make driving unsafe. Drunk driving is not only unsafe, it's illegal. Even a blood alcohol level of .05% (below the legal limit for driving in most states) makes you twice as likely to have a car crash. Almost half of all fatal auto crashes are alcohol- or drug- related.
•    Drinking and boating can be a dangerous combination as well. One-third of boating fatalities are alcohol related, and drunk boating is just as illegal as drunk driving.
•    Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) including AIDS. You are more likely to ignore safety precautions such as condoms if you are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. For more information, you can check out the National Institute on Drug Abuse's "How Not to Get High, Get Stupid, Get AIDS: A Guide to Partying."
•    Unwanted pregnancy. For the same reasons that alcohol and other drugs put people at greater risk for STDs, it also makes pregnancy a risk of substance abuse.
•    Fights. Barroom brawls don't just happen in movies. Not only can you get hurt, you can get arrested. Two-thirds of violent behavior on college campuses involves alcohol.
•    Trouble with the law. Illegal drugs, underage drinking, drunk driving, public consumption--even giving guests alcohol--can get you into legal trouble.

Staying Healthy

Alcohol

Alcohol goes directly into the bloodstream, physically affecting the whole body. Some illnesses and health problems caused by alcohol include:
•    Hangovers. Headaches, nausea, vomiting, aches and pains all result from drinking too much. Drinking to the point of drunkenness makes you sick.
•    Weight gain. Alcohol is not water. A beer has about 150 "empty" calories that provide few if any nutrients.
•    High blood pressure. Along with being overweight, high blood pressure is associated with many serious health problems.
•    Depressed immune system. Impaired immunity makes you more likely to contract viral illnesses such as flu and infections.
•    Cancer. 2-4% of all cancer cases are related to alcohol. Upper digestive tract cancers are the most common, hitting the esophagus, mouth, larynx, and pharynx. Women who drink prior to menopause are more likely to develop breast cancer. Your risk of skin cancer doubles if you drink slightly more than "moderate levels." Some studies implicate alcohol in colon, stomach, pancreas and lung cancer. And let's not forget the liver...
•    Liver disease. Heavy drinking can cause fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis and cancer of the liver. The liver breaks down alcohol at the rate of only one drink per hour.
•    Alcohol poisoning. Drinking large amounts can result in alcohol poisoning, which causes unconsciousness and even death. Breathing slows, and the skin becomes cold and may look blue. Don't let a person in this condition "sleep it off." Call 911.
•    Heart or respiratory failure. Excessive drinking can have serious results. Heart or respiratory failure often means death.
•    Other long-term effects of heavy alcohol use include loss of appetite, vitamin deficiencies, stomach ailments, sexual impotence, central nervous system damage, and memory loss.
•    Alcoholism. Alcoholism is a disease to which some people seem predisposed. Alcoholics are unable to control their drinking--how much, when, and if. Alcoholism puts you at great risk for other health problems, and it can shorten your life by more than 10 years. Alcoholism cannot be cured, but it can be treated. Through education, treatment, and self-help support such as AA, people can learn to live alcohol-free and feel good.

Staying Productive and Happy

Substance abuse and addiction can seriously affect one's life in school, at work, and in relationships.
•    Poor school performance. Studies show that grades go down as alcohol consumption increases. The average student who has one drink a day earns a GPA of only a C-level. Greater usage is associated with failing grades. 30% of academic problems stem from alcohol misuse.
•    Poor work performance. People with substance abuse problems miss more work days, are less productive, have more problems with their bosses, and make more mistakes--including on-the-job injuries.
•    Relationship trouble. Substance abuse puts a strain on relationships. Problem drinkers tend to change social circles often and are unable to maintain long term friendships. They alienate themselves from others to hide their excessive consumption.
•    Personality changes. Drastic personality changes can result from drinking or using drugs. A normally quiet person may become boisterous or obnoxious, even violent, under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. Marijuana has been linked to "amotivational syndrome" in which people lose interest in their jobs, friends, and lives. Drugs such as cocaine, amphetamines, and LSD can cause psychosis.

Understanding the Particilar Risks of Alcohol and Illicit Drugs

Tobacco and Nicotine?Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to contract heart disease. Lung, larynx, esophageal, bladder, pancreatic, and kidney cancers also strike smokers at increased rates. Thirty percent of cancer deaths are linked to smoking. Chronic obstructive lung diseases, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, are 10 times more likely to occur among smokers than among nonsmokers. Smoking during pregnancy also poses risks, such as spontaneous abortion, pre-term birth, and low birth weights. Fetal and infant deaths are more likely to occur when the pregnant woman is a smoker. Nicotine is both psychologically and physically addictive.

Alcohol

?Low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination needed to operate vehicles. Small amounts can also lower inhibitions. Moderate to high doses cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, and loss of memory and the ability to learn and remember information. High doses cause respiratory depression and death. Long-term consumption, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to dependence and permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described. Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation.

Cannabis?

(Marijuana, Hashish, Hashish Oil, Tetrahydrocannabinol)?Physical effects of cannabis include increased heart rate, bloodshot eyes, dry mouth and throat, and increased appetite. Use of cannabis may impair or reduce short-term memory and comprehension, alter sense of time, reduce ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination, and impair driving ability. Motivation and cognition may be altered, making the acquisition of new information difficult. Marijuana, hashish, THC, etc., can also produce paranoia and psychosis. Longterm use may result in possible lung damage, reduced sperm count and sperm motility, and may affect ovulation cycles. Cannabis can also be psychologically addictive.

Inhalants

?(Nitrous Oxide, Amyl Nitrite, Butyl Nitrite, Chlorohydrocarbons, Hydrocarbons)?Immediate effects of inhalants include nausea, sneezing, coughing, nosebleeds, fatigue, lack of coordination, and loss of appetite. Solvents and aerosol sprays also decrease the heart and respiratory rates and impair judgment. Amyl and butyl nitrite cause rapid pulse, headaches, and involuntary passing of urine and feces. Long-term use may result in hepatitis or brain damage. Deeply inhaling vapors, or using large amounts over a short time, may result in disorientation, violent behavior, unconsciousness, or death. High concentrations of inhalants can cause suffocation by displacing oxygen in lungs. Long-term use can cause weight loss, fatigue, electrolyte imbalance, muscle fatigue, and permanent damage to the nervous system.

Cocaine

(Crack)?Cocaine stimulates the central nervous system. Its immediate effects include dilated pupils and elevated blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature. Occasional use can cause nasal irritation; chronic use can ulcerate the mucous membrane of the nose. Crack or freebase rock is extremely addictive. Physical effects include dilated pupils, increased pulse rate, elevated blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite, tactile hallucinations, paranoia, and seizures. The use of cocaine can cause death by cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.

Stimulants?

(Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Crank, Ice)?Stimulants cause increased heart and respiratory rates, elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils, and decreased appetite. Users may experience sweating, headache, blurred vision, dizziness, sleeplessness, and anxiety. Extremely high doses can cause rapid or irregular heartbeat, tremors, loss of coordination, and physical collapse. Amphetamine injection creates a sudden increase in blood pressure that can result in stroke, very high fever, or heart failure. In addition to physical effects, feelings of restlessness, anxiety, and moodiness can result. Use of large amounts over a long period of time can cause amphetamine psychosis that includes hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. The use of amphetamines can cause physical and psychological dependence.

Depressants?

(Barbituates, Methaqualone, Tranquilizers)?Small amounts can produce calmness and relaxed muscles, but somewhat larger doses can cause slurred speech, staggering gait, and altered perception. Large doses can cause respiratory depression, coma, and death. Combination of depressants and alcohol can multiply effects of the drugs, thereby multiplying risks. Babies born to mothers who abuse depressants during pregnancy may be physically dependent on the drugs and show withdrawal symptoms shortly after birth. Birth defects and behavioral problems may also result. The use of depressants can cause both physical and psychological dependence.

Hallucinogens?

(PCP, LSD, Mescaline, Peyote, Psilocybin)?Phencyclidine (PCP) interrupts the functions of the neocortex, the section of the brain that controls intellect and instinct. PCP blocks pain receptors, and?users can have violent PCP episodes resulting in self-inflicted injuries. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), mescaline, and psilocybin cause illusions and hallucinations. The physical effects may include dilated pupils, elevated body temperature, increased heart rate and blood pressure, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, and tremors.

Narcotics

?(Heroin, Methadone, Codeine, Morphine, Meperidine, Opium)?Narcotics initially produce a feeling of euphoria that often is followed by drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting. Users may experience constricted pupils, watery eyes and itching. Overdoses may produce respiratory depression, clammy skin, convulsions, coma and death. Addiction in pregnant women can lead to premature, stillborn, or addicted infants who experience severe withdrawal symptoms. Use of narcotics can cause physical and psychological dependence.

Designer Drugs

?(Analogs of Fenatyl, Analogs of Meperidine, MDMA, Ecstasy Analogs of PCP)?Many "designer drugs" are related to amphetamines and depressants and have mild stimulant and depressant properties. Use can produce severe neurochemical damage to the brain. Narcotic analogs can cause symptoms such as those seen in Parkinson's disease: uncontrollable tremors, drooling, impaired speech, paralysis, and irreversible brain damage. Analogs of amphetamines and methamphetamines cause nausea, blurred vision, chills or sweating, and faintness. Psychological effects include anxiety, depression, and paranoia. Analogs of PCP cause illusions, hallucinations, and impaired perception.

Anbolic Steroids

?Steroid users subject themselves to more than 70 side effects, ranging in severity from acne to liver cancer, including psychological as well as physical reactions. The liver and cardio-vascular and reproductive systems are most seriously affected by use. In males, use can cause withered testicles, sterility, and impotence. In females, irreversible masculine traits can develop along with breast reduction and sterility. Psychological effects in both sexes include very aggressive behavior, known as "roid rage", and depression. While some side affects appear quickly, others, such as heart attacks and strokes, may not show up for years.



How to Recognize Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Signs of Problem Drinking

Most students have used alcohol in one form or another but many don't realize that young people can have a drinking problem. Ask yourself these 20 questions:

1.    Do you lose time from classes due to drinking?
2.    Do you drink because you are uncomfortable in social situations?
3.    Do you drink to build up your self confidence?
4.    Is drinking affecting your relationships with friends?
5.    Do you drink alone?
6.    Do you drink to escape from studies or home worries?
7.    Do you feel guilty or depressed after drinking?
8.    Does it bother you if someone says that maybe you drink too much?
9.    Do you have to take a drink when you go out on a date?
10.    Do you get along better with other people when you drink?
11.    Do you get into financial troubles over buying liquor?
12.    Do you feel more important when you drink?
13.    Have you lost friends since you started drinking?
14.    Do you drink more than most of your friends?
15.    Have you started hanging around with a crowd that drinks more than your old friends?
16.    Do you drink until you just couldn't drink anymore?
17.    Have you ever had a complete loss of memory from drinking?
18.    Have you ever been to a hospital or been arrested due to drunken behavior?
19.    Do you turn off to any studies or lectures about drinking?
20.    Do you think you have a problem with alcohol?

If you answered yes to some of these questions, you have some of the symptoms that indicate a problem with alcohol. Remember, there is no intelligent reason to deny that you have a health problem. If you think you do have a problem, the most important thing is to do something about it!
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Alcohol abuse is a problem that can affect people of any age. Here are some additional signs that someone has a problem with alcohol, adapted from the Alcohol Education and Training Program, Rutgers University.
1.    Family or social problems associated with drinking.
2.    Hiding liquor.
3.    Lying about drinking (minimizing the number of drinks or the fact of drinking at all).
4.    Making promises about drinking to oneself or others ("to cut down on drinking," "to be more careful," etc.).
5.    Drinking to escape from pressure or to solve life's problems.
6.    Feeling guilty after drinking or regret over what was done while drinking.
7.    Getting drunk even when intending to stay sober.
8.    Friends sometimes express concern over the amount of drinking one does.
9.    Significantly increased tolerance to alcohol (early indication of problem drinking).
10.    Drinking capacity, once big, is now dropping (later indication of problem drinking).
11.    "Blackouts"--not recalling the drinking episode.
12.    Increased absenteeism and lateness (job or classes).
13.    More susceptibility to accidents and illness.
14.    Preoccupation with drinking.
15.    Marked changes in behavior or personality when drinking.
16.    Getting drunk frequently.
17.    Gulping drinks.
18.    Academic or job difficulties related to drinking.
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If you or someone you know is showing these warning signs, please think about getting help.

How to Get Help at Gratz College and Beyond if you or someone You Know Has a Problem

You can find many kinds of help for a substance abuse problem. Help can come from formal institutions or organizations or it can come from an informal support network.

The goal of help may depend on the kind of substance problem. An addicted person's goal should be abstinence, or non-use of the substance. A person who is not yet addicted but has problems stemming from use may only need to change the way that they consume, that is, stop abusing the substance. To start with, however, any substance-abusing person should stop drinking or using drugs entirely.
Helping agencies and organizations are listed in the phone book or can be reached through calling a local health/mental health center. Private organizations that specialize in substance abuse treatment (you may find these in the yellow pages) or a local hospital can also provide effective help. Kinds of help and helping agencies vary from area to area. Many people who seek help for a substance abuse problem meet with success and go on to live happy and productive lives. With the right program and support any person can be successful in working through this.

If you are currently a student at Gratz College and recognize that you or someone you know may have a problem with alcohol or drugs, please know that there are many excellent resources available for you in Philadelphia, both within the Jewish community and outside of it. Our Associate Dean of Students will help refer you to the help you need.

Jewish Responses to Issues of Addiction and Recovery

For members of the Jewish community, there can often be additional issues that come up when recognizing that one has a drug or alcohol problems, or when trying to support a family member or friend recovering from addiction.

Myth: Jews don’t drink or do drugs

Reality: Alcohol and chemical dependency do not discriminate; they affect Jews as frequently as they do any other group!

The guilt and shame that result from this false and dangerous myth keep many Jews from seeking the help they need and deserve.

For resources on Jews and Recovery from Addiction see: http://rodfeishalom.org/
And http://www.uscj.org/From_Addiction_to_Re5456.html

“Everyone Knows Jews Don't Drink...and Other Myths about Addiction” by Rabbi Eric M. Lankin, D. Min. (http://www.jewishfederations.org/page.aspx?id=77699)

“From Addiction to Recovery - A Jewish Spiritual Journey: by Susan Cole
http://www.synagogue3000.org/addiction-recovery-a-jewish-spiritual-journey

For more information see http://jacsweb.org/ - the Website of JACS, Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others.

References

http://www.med.unc.edu/alcohol/education.html?U.S. Dept. of Education (1989). What Works: Schools Without Drugs. (Rockville, MD: National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, 1989), pp 61-72.?National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIDA Capsules, (Rockville, MD: Press Office of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1986).