Ball State University - Drug Scene

Quick Stats

College Prowler Take

Despite efforts by the UPD, the Delaware County Drug Task Force, and other agencies, Ball State has a well-established drug scene. Many of the students interviewed agreed drugs are available to pretty much anyone who wants them. Marijuana is by far the most popular illegal drug on campus. Prescription drugs such as Vicodin, Xanax, and Adderall are gaining in popularity. Sometimes called “pharmies” or pharmaceutical drugs, they are seen by many students as less of a liability than pot, which is easily detected by law enforcement.

Harder drugs such as cocaine, opium, and methamphetamine tend to be used by small, tightly-knit groups of students and are generally not seen around campus. Despite the easy access Ball State students have to drugs, the majority interviewed said they do not use them often, if at all. Alcohol, on the other hand, is a prevalent part of Ball State’s campus culture and is far more ubiquitous than illicit drugs.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Lots of people smoke marijuana.... Lots of people smoke marijuana. People smoke at parties, but you wouldn’t see other things. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

If you know the right person, you... If you know the right person, you can get whatever you want. A lot of people use Adderall to study and stuff. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

You can get just about any drug at... You can get just about any drug at Ball State. Marijuana is probably the most popular, but prescription drugs like painkillers are really close. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

Drugs are around. They aren’t... Drugs are around. They aren’t overwhelmingly everywhere, but if you’re looking, you can find them. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

If you’re wanting to find it, you... If you’re wanting to find it, you can. But you can avoid it pretty easily if you want to. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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