Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking
Drugs and Alcohol
In accordance with the Colleges Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy, alcohol and drugs must NOT be brought onto College premises.
Anyone who is, or appears to be,
under the influence must not come onto College premises and the College reserves the right to involve the police, parents or employers of students in any related incidents.
The College will always fulfil its legal obligation in incidents of drugs misuse.
If you need advice on alcohol or drug-related problems pop into B022 and speak to the Wellbeing Mentors.
Email: learner.welfare@loucoll.ac.uk or just drop in.
External Support Services
- Frank – National drugs helpline 0800 776600, text 82111 or www.talktofrank.com
- Drinkline – 0800 9178282 or www.drinkaware.co.uk
- Swanswell – are based in Loughborough 0300 303 5000
- Turning Point – 0330 3036000 or www.wellbeing.turning-point.co.uk
Smoking (Including E-Cigarettes)
Loughborough College is committed to establishing a healthy environment for all students, employees and visitors and is a non-smoking and non-vaping campus.
This includes e-cigarettes and vapes, and any use of nicotine/ tobacco substances such as Snus.
Smoking/vaping is only permitted in the designated areas.
There are two smoking shelters – one at the front of the college next to the coach park and one behind the Technology Centre. Smoking is prohibited in any other area of the college.
If you are a smoker please respect our neighbours and take care not to create litter or obstruct walkways onto the College campus.
To help quit and for more information call Quitready on 0345 646 6666 or visit: www.quitready.co.uk/
NHS Local Stop Smoking Service – Phone: 0116 295 4141