Human Resources

Drug Free Workplace

The Higher Education Act requires MSU-Great Falls to annually distribute the standards of conduct and drug-free workplace information.  The Drug Free Workplace policy and the Employee Standards of Conduct policies are located here:
http://www.msugf.edu/about/PoliciesProcedures/400/403_8_Drug_Free_Workplace.pdf and
http://www.msugf.edu/about/PoliciesProcedures/400/407.1_EmployeeStandardsOfConductFINAL.pdf

If you are a benefits eligible employee, part of our health insurance benefit package includes treatment for chemical dependency.  See the Summary Plan document located on the OCHE website: http://www.mus.edu/Choices/2010-11/SPD_MUS_final_7-1-10.pdf and the Managed Care Plan supplement document: http://www.mus.edu/Choices/2010-11/SPD_MC_final.pdf for an overview of the benefit coverage and pre-authorization requirements for treatment.

Community resources available for drug and alcohol abuse and treatment include Benefis Behavioral Health, Gateway Recovery Center, Great Falls Medical Services, Rocky Mountain Treatment Center and others.  If you need assistance in identifying proper treatment, please contact your physician for assistance and possible referral.

Health risks associated with use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol are outlined:  Excessive alcohol consumption and abuse of illicit drugs can lead to certain types of cancer, pathological changes in the liver, brain, heart and muscle which can lead to disability and death, addiction, birth defects, shortened life span, stomach ulcers, phlebitis, varicose veins and other health problems.  Alcohol and drugs are also a major factor in homicides, assaults, rapes, suicide, family and date violence.  Alcohol is significantly involved in all types of accidents - motor vehicle, home, industrial, and recreational.  Unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases are often associated with alcohol or other drug abuse, as well as relationship, academic or work problems.

Penalties for illegal drug use can include significant fines and imprisonment.  Penalties for the illegal sale of drugs are greater, and may include property confiscation.  Alternative penalties for illegal drug or alcohol use may also include mandatory community service.

If you need additional information, please contact our Executive Director of Human Resources, Mary Kay Bonilla, at mbonilla@msugf.edu.