HEC/News: Emerson revises policy on alcohol (The Boston Globe)

HEC/News
Friday, February 20, 2009

Emerson revises policy on alcohol
The Boston Globe (MA) February 19, 2009
By Peter Schworm

"Emerson College announced a new policy yesterday that protects students
who seek medical assistance for alcohol- and drug-related emergencies,
joining a growing number of schools adopting so-called medical amnesty
policies."

"Also known as 'good Samaritan' policies, the guidelines shield students
from disciplinary measures if they are discovered to be intoxicated or
drug-impaired while helping friends obtain medical help. The amnesty
applies to students who seek assistance for themselves and for others,
and for students who receive it."

"In an e-mail to the college community, Ron Ludman, the dean of
students, said the move, which followed months of debate on campus, is
designed to encourage students to 'seek prompt and appropriate attention
for alcohol or any other drug intoxication...'"

Full article available at
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/02/19/emers
on_revises_policy_on_alcohol/

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