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Compared to a big public university, Gonzaga may seem like a haven of sobriety. The majority of students party, but the contingent of students who are seriously dedicated to imbibing alcohol is much smaller. Since there are no truly wild parties, no fraternities, and not enough academic or social stress to justify excessive medication, most Zags seem to be content with caffeine and alcohol. Very few students even smoke cigarettes regularly. There is very little visible drug use on campus, and students are rarely pressured to use anything other than alcohol.

That being said, Gonzaga is no Brigham Young University either. Marijuana is not uncommon at off-campus parties, and a minority of students will have run-ins with cocaine or crystal meth. It’s reasonable to expect that more students are using drugs than you think. However, the hard-drug scene is neither prevalent nor noticeable. Students are at risk from alcohol—nearly every year brings serious injuries related to excessive drinking, and that doesn’t factor in the all-too-frequent sexual assaults that are perpetrated in the context of drinking. Be careful what you drink, and be especially careful with whom you drink.

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Drug Safety at Gonzaga University

Magnolia12

Nursing '15

4.2

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Not a Party College

Gonzaga is not a party college. There aren't even any frats or anything to that extent. If anything, you have to venture out to Logan to find a house party but that is dangerous because Spokane is not exactly safe at night.

Feb 20, 2012

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erinh747

Nursing '15

4.6

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Zags Not Drugs

In all the parties I have been too I have not experienced exposure to any drugs besides occasional marijuana. The school doesn't have a big drug scene and the students are educated on the dangers of date rape drugs, etc. Drugs aren't really present at GU.

Jan 25, 2012

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emnmsnoreos

Public Relations '14

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No Pressure

The drug scene on campus is not very big, to my knowledge. Im sure if you ask around you can find what you're looking for, but there is by no means any pressure to engage in drinking or drugs at this school

Jan 24, 2012

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How much access do underage students have to alcohol?

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