UF allows amnesty for students sickened by drugs, alcohol

By Nathan Crabbe

"University of Florida students can seek medical attention in life-threatening incidents related to alcohol or drugs without fear of disciplinary action, under a policy university officials announced Monday."

"UF's medical amnesty policy waives sanctions for underage drinking or other conduct-code violations in those cases. It is meant to encourage students to call 911 if they or their friends had too much to drink and need medical help, said Dave Kratzer, UF's interim vice president for student affairs. ..."

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