UCLA is committed to fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for every member of our campus community. As part of this commitment, we encourage all individuals, whether on campus or working remotely, to remain free from substance misuse and to take advantage of available resources for prevention and recovery.

Effective behavioral and medical treatments are available for substance use disorders. UCLA offers confidential services to assist those who may be struggling with substance misuse or addiction. We encourage anyone who may need support or who wishes to learn more about prevention to seek assistance from our programs.

To help protect the health and safety of our community, the University of California maintains policies that prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of controlled substances, alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana on university property or as part of university-sponsored activities, whether conducted on or off campus. 

Additional information regarding the University of California Policy on Substance Abuse is available online.

In compliance with state and federal regulations, UCLA is required to provide a copy of this notice, or the Substance Misuse in the Workplace brochure, to every academic and staff employee. Failure to do so could result in the loss of eligibility for federal funding, including contract, grant, or financial aid funds.

 UCLA remains committed to preventing and addressing substance misuse in the workplace. To uphold our shared values of excellence, it is essential that we take personal responsibility, support one another, and foster a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all.