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Drug Scene:

B

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Quick Stats

Alcohol Related Referrals

268

Alcohol Related Arrests

12

Most Popular Drugs

  • Adderall
  • Marijuana

Drug Related Referrals

47

Drug Related Arrests

1

College Prowler Take

Drugs at Dickinson, like everywhere else, are available to those who are trying to find them. Marijuana, prescription painkillers, stimulants, and cocaine can be found. There are certain social groups with whom they are more prevalent than others, but for the most part, they are not a highly visible threat to students who choose not to use them. The average Dickinson student is not a habitual user of any drug.

The perception of the drug scene among Dickinson students varies widely. For those who are involved in drug use, it seems to be everywhere; those who don’t use tend not to see it happening very often. There are kids who go through their entire four years with no drug-related encounters, while there are also those who see them every day. Overall, like at most other schools, it depends on the social groups a student chooses to be part of.

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DicMM says:

Dickinson College 2015

English Language and Literature

Coke use seems to be decreasing....

Coke use seems to be decreasing. Drinking is much more popular, although, depending on your social group, there is a lot of pot, as well.

Drug Scene: February 20, 2009
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DicAS says:

Dickinson College 2015

English Language and Literature

Like any college, Dickinson has a...

Like any college, Dickinson has a drug scene, but it's not very noticeable. If you want to find hard drugs, it's possible. Mostly though, people drink and sometimes smoke.

Drug Scene: February 20, 2009
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DicTD says:

Dickinson College 2015

English Language and Literature

There is a drug scene at Dickinson...

There is a drug scene at Dickinson mostly consisting of marijuana, but there are other drugs used as well. Although there is are a number of people who do drugs it is rarely ever forced on any other student.

Drug Scene: February 19, 2009
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DicBC says:

Dickinson College 2015

Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

I wouldn't say it is noticeable,...

I wouldn't say it is noticeable, but it's very easy to obtain drugs if you want them. Lots of different social groups use drugs, so they're pretty present in most circles. Pot and cocaine are both pretty popular.

Drug Scene: February 17, 2009
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DicLR says:

Dickinson College 2015

Science Technologies

There are a number of smokers at...

There are a number of smokers at Dickinson, but hard drugs tend to stay within smaller pockets of people. Alcohol is consumed much more regularly by a wider variety of students.

Drug Scene: February 17, 2009
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Name: Rachel Warzala
Hometown: Somerset, NJ
Major: English/Political Science

Rachel is a campus tour guide and a member of the Orientation Committee. So if you decide to come to Dickinson, either to visit or to stay, make sure you say hi

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