Use of Drugs

It is the fundamental belief of the NJCAA that athletic participation is a privilege and that those athletes who use illegal performance enhancing and/or recreational drugs substantively violate that privilege. In response to any violations of this nature that occur and are detected in NJCAA-sponsored or sanctioned events, continuation of rights and privileges or participation by the individual or the institution will be reviewed or revoked, as appropriate.

The possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs, controlled substances banned by NJCAA, or drug paraphernalia while in or out of season is prohibited. The ABAC Drug Policy is a suspected use policy: ABAC does NOT random drug test but reserves the right to test any athlete if there is reasonable suspicion he/she is using illegal substances. Each instance will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The totality of circumstances will be studied. It is the

Institution’s accepted responsibility to provide a competitive environment that is free from drug and substance use and abuse. A student-athlete who is suspected of using illegal substances may be subject to testing upon approval by the Head Coach, Director of Athletics, and necessary college administrators. If a student-athlete refuses testing, the athlete will be subject to sanctions imposed by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. In all cases, student- athletes will be afforded full rights of due process (see Substance Abuse Informed Consent Statement Form).