Addiction or abuse of alcohol or other substances of abuse is a serious issue among healthcare providers, and pharmacists in general. The College of Pharmacy understands the seriousness of the problem and also recognizes addiction as a disease that results in harm to both the patient with the disease and those around them. The College is committed to educating students concerning alcoholism and other substances of abuse and assisting students with addiction problems who seek help. In addition, the College conducts random drug screening of student urine and hair samples to identify students with substance abuse problems.
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Current College policy provides for a partnership with the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy to assist students with evaluation and treatment of substance abuse problems. Students who come forward with a history of substance use, abuse, or addiction, prior to a positive drug screen are suspended for one academic year and referred to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy for assessment, treatment and monitoring. Such students are allowed to re-enter into the College of Pharmacy Program after their suspension provided they complete the requirements of the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy and are able to maintain a current Pharmacy Intern License in the State of Louisiana. Reinstatement to the program may be accompanied by further requirements and/or sanctions by the Committee on Ethical and Professional Conduct.
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Students screening positive for illegal substances, prescription drugs not prescribed for them, or designer drugs, prior to seeking assistance, will be dismissed from the program. Students wishing to appeal this dismissal may do so through the Committee on Ethical and Professional Conduct; However, no student with a positive drug screen will be readmitted to the College of Pharmacy prior to undergoing an assessment, treatment and monitoring program with the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy.
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Students identified as abusers of alcohol, including binge drinking or having an addiction to alcohol may also be required to seek assessment, treatment and monitoring.
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The College reserves the right to deny admission to students having a problem with the abuse and/or addiction to alcohol or other substances of abuse or dismiss students identified with these problems that refuse assessment, treatment and monitoring.
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In the interest of public health and safety, all students enrolled in the professional program of the College of Pharmacy shall self-disclose to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA) any tickets or charges since the initial program application involving alcohol or illegal drugs or misdemeanors and felonies of any type no later than five (5) business days following the arrest, ticket or charge. Details and disclosure form can be found at:
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Students with learning, psychological or chemical dependency issues may seek assistance, referrals for treatment, and assistance with follow up care through the OSPA.
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The OSPA also provides an in-house licensed mental health counselor. The counselor provides brief solution focused counseling services for a variety of issues including stress management, time management, anxiety, homesickness, and relationship difficulties. If counseling needs cannot be met in 3 to 5 sessions with the counselor, referrals are made to one of three 四色AV campus facilities, the Counseling Center, the Community Counseling Center and the Marriage and Family Center. Community resources are also used when necessary. The methods for referrals vary according the needs of the student at that moment. Often, students will make their own appointment with the different agencies or, for others, the counselor will make the appointment for them. Even after students have been referred to other services, the OSPA continues to follow their progress to insure they are getting the needed assistance.
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Shreveport and New Orleans Campuses each have a faculty contact person (CP) to assist students in need (SNN) of mental health or emotional support. The CP will act as a guide for the SNN only and is not expected to provide any care outside their scope of practice or personal level of comfort.
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When a College of Pharmacy faculty member identifies that a student is struggling with issues that are interfering with his/her ability to perform on rotations, they should reach out to their campus CP and refer the SNN to the CP. The CP and SNN, with the support of OSPA, will identify the student鈥檚 needs and make arrangements together for the student to receive proper care.
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While the SNN is receiving proper care, the CP should remain informed of their progress and, in turn, keep OSPA informed of the progress.
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New Orleans, LA
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New Orleans Counseling Center
716 Adams Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504-813-1457
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The Uptown Counseling Center of NOLA
7611 Maple Street B-3
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504-442-5128
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of New Orleans
4904 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504-383-3815
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Northshore Counseling & Wellness
71338 Hwy 21
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-224-5719
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Shreveport, LA
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Granberry Counseling Center
5875 W. 70th Street
Shreveport, LA
Phone: 318-773-5539
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Shreveport Mental Health
1310 North Hearne Ave
Shreveport, LA 71105
Phone: 318-676-5111
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Carley Abrams
1513 Line Ave
Shreveport, LA 71107
Phone: 318-550-1235
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Emily Cascio
321 Southfield Road
Shreveport, LA 71105
Phone: 318-861-0862
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Any person having been convicted of a drug related felony will not be admitted to the professional program of the College of Pharmacy.
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四色AV College of Pharmacy
Bienville Building
1800 Bienville Dr
Monroe, LA 71201
Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
(318) 342-1600