Tobacco and intoxicants

Riveria is a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Healthy lifestyle

Riveria encourages healthy lifestyles and supports non-smoking and abstinence. All facilities at Riveria, including dormitories and grounds, are completely alcohol-free and smoke-free.

Prohibition on the use of intoxicants

Smoking, snuffing, using nicotine pouches and electronic cigarettes is strictly prohibited in the Riveria area. This prohibition also applies to the preparation of tobacco products on the premises of the educational institution. The use of intoxicants is also prohibited during periods of working life, study trips and visits.

Consequences of substance use

An intoxicated student is immediately removed from the premises of the educational institution. Intoxication will result in disciplinary action. In the case of minors, the use of substances is reported to guardians and child protection authorities.

Support and counceling

If you need help or advice in substance abuse matters, you can confidentially turn to a health nurse or a curator.

Student drug testing

The training organizer has the right to ask the student for a drug test certificate if there is reason to suspect that the student:

• Is under the influence of narcotics during practical tasks at an educational institution, workplace or other learning environment.
• Is addicted to drugs.

The test is necessary if you perform tasks that require special attention and quick reaction. The use of drugs in these tasks can cause serious risks, such as:

• Serious endangerment of personal or other person’s life and health.
• Serious endangerment of traffic safety.
• A serious breach of the protection of confidential information.
• Increasing the risk of spreading narcotic substances in the workplace or the risk of drug trafficking.

The drug test certificate is given by a healthcare professional, and it must show whether the student has used drugs for intoxicating purposes. The certificate must be submitted within the deadline, and the student’s guardian must be informed of its demand. There are no costs for the student for drug testing.