Substance use health and harm reduction
In response to the reality of substance use (alcohol, cannabis, and other substances), Royal Roads is taking steps to understand the impacts, reduce possible harm, and create a community of care that supports the health and well-being of students who use substances.
Be informed. Be prepared. Get help if needed.
Safer drug use
Related policies and guides
To learn more about the policies that guide and inform substance use health and harm reduction at RRU, visit,
RRU’s Student Mental Health Framework, identifies the value of a systemic approach to supporting student mental health so students can achieve their own academic potential and achieve their own educational goals.
Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the educational mandate of the University as an institution of higher learning, and in accordance with generally accepted standards of behaviour and published University policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Campus Smoking Policy Identifies restrictions for smoking within and on campus in support of provincial and municipal requirements to reduce involuntary exposure to substances produced by smoking.
Alcohol Policy (in draft)
Overdose kits installed throughout Royal Roads
