Franklin & Marshall College - Drug Scene

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College Prowler Take

The drug scene here is certainly palpable. F&M runs an intense anti-drug campaign, but statistics on posters don’t discourage the truly committed. Marijuana is the most common and easily obtained—simply go upstairs at any frat party and follow your nose. Among the wealthier students, cocaine is an option, and its presence is certainly known. E is something students use during winter vacations to Ibiza or New York City, but not on campus. Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, and it is not hard to find people selling Adderall, especially during finals week. Like all schools, if someone wants a certain drug, they will be able to find it.

GHB is definitely something partygoers need to be aware of. Girls, watch your drinks. Don’t put them down and expect to drink from them again, especially at the frats. If you’re careful, you’ll be fine. But remember to party in groups, and don’t be stupid about taking drinks from people you don’t know. The trouble with GHB or “roofies” is that the victim wakes up without knowing what happened the night before. This is a problem at any campus, and there are a couple of fraternity houses at F&M, in particular, to be cautious of. F&M’s Red Zone program tries to make first-year women aware of their risk and make sure that they have the resources they need to find help, if necessary.
 

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Students Speak Out

F&MBR says: Franklin & Marshall College 2013 History

It is not noticeable, but it is... It is not noticeable, but it is alive and kicking. I do not do drugs, but if I wanted things like weed or cocaine, I would know where to go. Drinking is the most popular recreational activity. 12345 Drug Scene: March 05, 2009 Report

F&MMB says: Franklin & Marshall College 2013 Business

The drug scene is here. There is... The drug scene is here. There is pot everywhere, and cocaine is visible. There are a lot of drugs. This is a wealthy environment, so drugs are prominent. 12345 Drug Scene: March 04, 2009 Report

gsscout7 says: Franklin & Marshall College 2013 Business

They're everywhere D+ If you are not comfortable with being around or doing drugs, don't apply here. Cocaine is very relevant on campus and exists not only in frats but in dorm rooms too. There are a lot of pot heads as well. Either kids are partying on drugs, or because they partied so much, they are pulling all-nighters to do papers after snorting 200 mg of adderoll. Didn't expect this as an incoming student. 12345 Drug Scene: November 13, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

This is a really conservative... This is a really conservative school, and you can see it by the drugs that the students use. The drug of choice is definitely pot. You hardly hear of people doing cocaine or hallucinogens.? 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

There is one. I don’t really know... There is one. I don’t really know much more than that. It’s not a huge scene, but people do drugs on campus; it’s just a part of life. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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