College of Charleston - Drug Scene

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College Prowler Take

Alcohol and weed are the most common drugs used by students at Charleston, but as with most college campuses, students who really care about their education will do their best to stay away from anything more serious (i.e. cocaine or acid). Also like most campuses, it’s not hard for students to find marijuana (it’s practically not even considered real “drug use”) or any other substance they might want to get into. Many students find that drugs are not a dominant force on this campus despite growing talk that cocaine is becoming a popular accessory to College of Charleston life. Drugs are passed around at parties and are used in the residence halls, but there is no pressure to use them. Alcohol, on the other hand, is a different story. Many students think that getting a little wild with drinking is a normal part of the college experience.

Yes, college is the place for experimentation and risks, but anyone serious enough about their career to stay in school all four years stays away from substances that could jeopardize their future. Students who are willing to make cocaine a frequent activity don’t stay at C of C for long. Most students who run into trouble there do so because of alcohol and irresponsibility. Abusers of drugs and alcohol exist at Charleston like they do on any other campus, but then again so do the students who choose to stay away from them. If you’re not into the drinking or drug scenes, you’re sure to find some similar people to hang out with.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I’ve heard people say that cocaine... I’ve heard people say that cocaine is becoming really popular at Charleston. But I haven’t seen any evidence of that. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

The possibility of becoming an... The possibility of becoming an alcoholic is more prominent than any other drug, I think. College students drink more than anything else, and there’s a lot less of a stigma about it. By the technical definition, almost every student at this school is an alcoholic. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

My neighbors in the dorm always... My neighbors in the dorm always had a bottle of wine and a six-pack in their fridge. Alcohol is a normal part of the College of Charleston experience. But you can stay away from it if you want. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

I think there are more... I think there are more alcohol-related problems at this school than anything else. A lot of kids come here and have never had a drink in their lives, and they lose control. But it’s not like it’s that easy to get heroin or anything. It’s normal to get a little out of control with drinking when you come to college. It’s not that normal to suddenly get hooked on cocaine. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

People pass joints around at... People pass joints around at parties. It’s really easy to get marijuana here. Of course, you have to know the right people. But there are a lot of right people. Your neighbor could be a dealer; you never know. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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