Furman University - Drug Scene

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College Prowler Take

As it turns out, the squeaky clean image that Furman students project is more than just an image. Drugs are a difficult thing to find on Furman’s campus. Many students say they know of one or two people who use drugs, but a large majority have never even seen an illegal substance on Furman’s property. Although there are drugs around, their users are hardly numerous enough to have an actual “drug scene.”

Use among Furman students is also much quieter than at most colleges, because it is not a socially-accepted norm. Those who do use illegal drugs are a social irregularity at Furman. Most students are too involved in campus
activities or school work to even think about using drugs. Although there may be more drug use than some students think, there is hardly any impact on Furman’s social culture.

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Students Speak Out

dannycol says:

Adderall and Ritalin are the only... Adderall and Ritalin are the only real drugs on Furman's campus. 12345 Drug Scene: June 01, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

I know a few people who smoke pot... I know a few people who smoke pot on campus, but it’s a slim few. Other than that, I don’t know of any drugs, and I’ve never even seen drugs. Obviously, if you don’t want to be around it, you don’t have to be. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

It’s practically nonexistent. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

I have seen marijuana once at... I have seen marijuana once at Furman, so if that’s your thing, this is definitely not the school for you! 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

There are drugs on campus, but... There are drugs on campus, but they are much less common than on other campuses. They are easy to avoid because there is no pressure to try. In fact, if you want drugs you really have to look for them because they aren’t around very often. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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