Medical Amnesty and Good Samaritan Policy Relating to Alcohol and Drugs

Cottey College considers student health and safety of the utmost importance. As such,

  • No student seeking emergency medical treatment for the abuse of alcohol or drugs or assisting another student in obtaining such treatment will be subject to College-issued punitive sanctions. 
  • Student(s) seeking medical amnesty will be required to attend a substance abuse education session or assessment. 
  • Students(s) acting as a Good Samaritan may be required to attend a substance abuse education session or assessment. 
  • Serious and/or repeated incidents will prompt a higher degree of concern and response and may include other sanctions at the discretion of the vice president for student life and enrollment.