Grand Valley State University
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The most prominent drug at Grand Valley is alcohol, and underage drinking is a slight problem in both on- and off-campus housing. Alcohol is not allowed in on-campus housing facilities, but each year, a small number of freshmen get caught storing alcohol in their rooms. The majority of Grand Valley students does not smoke cigarettes, but smoking can still be seen on campus. Smokers must be at least 25 feet from any building, and the rule is just starting to be more heavily enforced. Marijuana is used privately by a small percentage of students, and concentration-enhancing drugs, such as Adderall, are also known to be used. However, these and other hard drugs are kept very low-key.

The minor drug scene at Grand Valley is easily avoidable. Students are accepting and won’t pressure anyone to use drugs. However, many students turn 21 while enrolled at GVSU, so finding a student who does not drink, at least occasionally, is very rare. But Grand Valley does offer theme housing for students who wish to totally avoid the alcohol that is occasionally present in other residence halls.

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Drug Safety at Grand Valley State University

jordantsparks

History '14

2.7

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Alcohol Scene

If you are a heavy drinker, GV is NOT for you. It is a dry campus and the campus police are VERY strict on drinking here. If you get an MIP you're pretty much screwed. The judge you will have to see, his daughter died because of a drunk driver so he is VERY harsh. Just be smart about it and dont drink in the dorms. YOU WILL GET CAUGHT. There isnt much peer pressure because everyone knows how it is. There is however, a big weed population here.

Mar 23, 2012

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Bill154

Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine '11

3.1

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Keeping the Place We Love Safe

There are several police officers and we are a very dry campus, so in many cases people don't hear about stuff like this.

Mar 02, 2012

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yodels2u

Communications '14

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Watch Out

If you're coming to college to use and abuse substances, GV is not the place for you. There is a strong police, and if you're in the dorms, RA presence. They'll stay out of your way if you're on the straight and narrow, but if you're looking to get into trouble, they'll find you.

Dec 31, 2011

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Name the most popular drugs on campus.

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How would you describe the social drinking scene on campus?

How much access do underage students have to alcohol?

How does peer pressure affect students’ use of drugs and alcohol?

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