DePauw University - Drug Scene

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It’s college—you’re going to find drugs if you search for them. If you don’t hunt them out, they won’t come find you. Marijuana is the easiest and most popular drug to come by at DePauw. The prescription drugs Adderall or Ritalin come in at a close second. Adderall and Ritalin are for people who have ADD or ADHD. DePauw students take it by mouth or snort it because it affects the users’ attention span—students use it to get more work done in a shorter amount of time. The drugs are said to improve focus and studying ability, and with the typical student load, they can be difficult to come by.

Harder drugs, such as cocaine, can be found at DePauw, but it is kept extremely quiet. So quiet that most students aren’t even aware that such things are going on. Hard drug use is generally frowned upon since most students understand the risks and ramifications. Alcohol is prevalent, but drugs can be easily avoided if you so choose. It’s the same as most universities; if you want it, it’s there, and if not, then it doesn’t bother you.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I’ve never seen drugs used on... I’ve never seen drugs used on campus. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

From my personal experience, the... From my personal experience, the drug scene is quite small compared to other schools I’ve visited. While there are drugs on campus, most of the individuals who choose to use them are private and discrete about it. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

I know that there is drug use on... I know that there is drug use on campus, but the only type of drug that I have ever personally witnessed being used is marijuana. Drugs are available if you really want them, but you can also easily avoid them. They’re not a huge presence on campus. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

You are going to find drugs if you... You are going to find drugs if you search hard enough, anywhere. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

A lot of students use Adderall to... A lot of students use Adderall to get all their work done. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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