The National Council and Supreme Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity understand the impact of alcohol abuse and the legal implications of this problem, and therefore oppose alcohol abuse by its members both during and outside of fraternity functions.
Pi Kappa Phi classifies alcohol as a mind-altering substance which can result in damaging behavior similar to those caused by illegal drugs.
Pi Kappa Phi defines abuse of alcohol as the type of overuse which causes irresponsible behavior, a dangerous loss of reaction time, sickness, and damage to personal relationships. This abuse may be a solitary incident or a chronic behavior pattern.
The Fraternity believes that alcohol abuse prevents individual members from realizing their full potential for exhibiting leadership ability and from exemplifying the characteristics of brotherhood. Alcohol abuse also lowers chapter morale and produces a negative image of our Fraternity to other campus organizations, the local community, and potential future brothers. Alcohol abuse inhibits a chapter from growing into a healthy fraternal organization.