Human Resources

ALCOHOL

Symptoms: odor on breath and skin, mild flushing, talkativeness, slurred speech, dizziness, hangover

Hazards: impaired judgment, reflexes and coordination, peptic ulcers, heart and liver damage

AMPHETAMINES

Symptoms: excessive activity, dilated pupils, decreased appetite, mood swings, confusion, skin rash

Hazards: hallucinations, paranoia, psychosis, convulsions, heart failure; if injected, AIDS and other infections

COCAINE

Symptoms: dilated pupils, elevated blood pressure, runny nose, rapid breathing, restlessness

Hazards: ulcerated nasal passages, headaches, sudden death from a coronary attack or respiratory arrest

CRACK

Symptoms: erratic mood swings, hoarseness and parched lips, tongue and throat

Hazards: rapid addiction, irregular heartbeat, respiratory problems, brain seizures, violent or suicidal behavior

INHALANTS

Symptoms: impaired judgment, vision and/or memory, lightheadedness and disorientation, nausea and fatigue, nasal inflammation

Hazards: high risk of sudden death by heart failure, suffocation, brain, liver lung and kidney damage, accidental injury to self and others

MARIJUANA

Symptoms: sweet burnt odor, bloodshot eyes, dry mouth, lack of interest in appearance and attention to personal hygiene, increased appetite

Hazards: impaired memory, impaired coordination, may cause cancer

NARCOTICS(including heroin and Oxycontin)

Symptoms: drowsiness and "nodding," constricted pupils, watery eyes, itching, decreased sensitivity to pain, needle marks

Hazards: infections from needles, coma, withdrawal, sudden death from overdose

PHENCYCLIDINE(PCP)

Symptoms: agitation and confusion, slowed movement, impaired coordination, incoherent speech, hostile/unpredictable behavior

Hazards: chronic memory and speech problems, mood disorders, hallucinations, convulsions and death

SEDATIVES, HYPNOTICS & TRANQUILIZERS

Symptoms: relaxation and disinhibition, impaired coordination and judgment, slurred speech, staggering gait and hangover

Hazards: nausea, vomiting, lethargy, dizziness, blurred vision, death from overdose

TOBACCO

Symptoms: characteristic smell on clothing and breath, stained teeth and fingers, nervousness when not smoking

Hazards: Emphysema, heart disease, throat, lung and mouth cancers, stroke, impaired fertility

First Conviction: Up to one year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000 (but not more than $100,000) or both.

After One Prior Drug Conviction: At least 15 days in prison (but not to exceed two years) and fined at least $2,500 (but not more than $250,000) or both.

After Two or More Prior Drug Convictions: At least 90 days in prison (but not to exceed three years) and fined at least $5,000 (but not more than $250,000) or both.

Special Sentencing Provisions for Possession of Crack Cocaine: Mandatory at least five years in prison (not to exceed 20 years) and fined up to $250,000 or both, if:

1. First conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceed three grams.
2. Second crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceed three grams.
3. Third or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceed one gram.

Butler County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Drug & Alcohol Program
2nd Floor Courthouse Annex
124 W. Diamond Street
Butler, PA 16001
724.284.5114

Butler Regional Recovery Program
Butler Memorial Hospital
911 East Brady Street
Butler, PA 16001
724.284.4357

Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center
Butler, PA
Outpatient Treatment - 724.285.2293
Residential Treatment - 724.287.8205
Administrative Offices - 724.285.2293

Irene Stacy Community Mental Health Center
112 Hillvue Drive
Butler, PA 16001
724.287.0791

Irene Stacy Community Mental Health Center/Cranberry Twp.
20421 Route 19
Butler Centre
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
724.776.3711

Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol
25 N. Mill Street
New Castle, PA 16101
724.658.5580

Deer Run-Drug and Alcohol-outpatient
25 N. Mill Street
New Castle, PA 16101
724.657.9916

Highland House Outpatient Services
101 S. Mercer Street
New Castle, PA 16101
724.856.7211

Mercer County Drug and Alcohol
8406 Sharon-Mercer Road
Mercer, PA 16137
724.662.1550

Clearfield-Jefferson Drug & Alcohol Commission
PO Box 647
104 Main Street
Falls Creek, PA 15840
814.371.9002
Toll free 1.800.892.9002

Behavioral Advancements of DuBois
150 West DuBois Avenue, Suite B
DuBois, PA 15801
814.375.7090

Community Guidance Center
793 Old Route 119 North
Indiana, PA 15701
1.888.686.1991

This is just a sample of agencies providing services. For a detailed list, please see the Human Services Guide (pink pages) of the Butler Telephone Directory.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Information on rights and procedures for inspection, correction and disclosure of information in the student's record. Available from the Office of Records and Registration in the Student Services Building, 724.287.8711, extension 8331.

Financial Assistance Information
Description of student aid programs, application procedures and eligibility criteria and rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial assistance. Available from the Financial Aid Office in the Administration Building, 724.287.8711, extension 8329.

Athletic Program Participation and Financial Data
Information on participation rates for men and women and financial information on revenues and expenditures for intercollegiate sports. Available from the Student Life Office in the Student Union, 724.287.8711, extension 8249.