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binge drinking
consuming four or more alcoholic beverages per occasion (women) or five or more per occasion (men); the most common form of excessive alcohol consumption in the U.S. a college or university’s published statement on alcohol, drugs, and smoking with which students, faculty, and staff are expected to comply. a person who has an uncontrollable urge to gamble, regardless of the negative impact that gambling may have on their personal, professional or financial well-being. an alternative to prosecution for youths or first time offenders which requires attendance at counseling and other behavioral modification programs. DUI; the crime of driving a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs. a major crime regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor and usually punishable by imprisonment. Gamblers Anonymous; a worldwide organization providing information and resources to the public about compulsive gambling and its financial and emotional effects. a minor offense which is not considered criminal and is punished by a fine of money. conduct considered contrary to community standards of justice, honesty, or good morals. a criminal offense more serious than an infraction, but less serious than a felony, which is usually punished with a short jail sentence, fines and/or probation. NCPG; national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers. annual report by the U.S. Department of Justice providing a detailed strategic analysis of the domestic drug situation. an order issued by a judge requiring the criminal to compensate the victim for financial losses suffered as a result of a crime. a program of variable prices for products, or services based on a customer’s ability to pay.
Campus Drug and Alcohol Policy compulsive gambler
diversion program
Driving Under the Influence
felony
PRODUCT PREVIEW
Gamanon
infraction
moral turpitude misdemeanor
National Council on Problem Gambling National Drug Threat Assessment
restitution order
sliding scale
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