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The drug scene at Haverford is small and not very serious. There is certainly some recreational pot use, but it’s actually less prevalent than at your average suburban high school. In fact, most of the people who smoke pot bring it back from their home town after breaks. Sure, students here are aware that it exists and know that pot is easy to obtain, but the pot-smoking scene is so small and low-key that some students aren’t even concerned by it. More controversial, hardcore drugs exist on campus, too, but these more potent drugs are virtually nonexistent. About half of all Haverford students choose to drink, and only about a quarter do any serious drinking. Overall, it’s a pretty low-key college and free from many of the pressures found at other schools.

On the Haverford College Students’ Council homepage (www.students.haverford.edu/sc), there are links to several different policies and guidelines for acceptable behavior of Haverford students. According to Haverford’s Alcohol Policy, the College expects all students “to make clear that they are speaking and acting as individuals and not for the College or its student body” in the things that they choose to do. All of this goes to say that yes, while the drug and alcohol scenes (however small) exist on campus, the College trusts its students to be responsible enough to handle themselves. In other words, it’s on you. Perhaps that’s why the drug scene is how it is. With an administration that trusts students to be adults and refrains from constant policing, there’s no real desire to be a rebel.

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havneuro15

Neuroscience '15

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Not Much Hard Stuff

Partying is pretty low key. Because the alcohol policy is one of self-governance, you don't have to worry about being written up. If there is any pressure, it is to avoid doing something stupid. If you want to drink, you will find people to drink with. If you want to smoke, you will find that too. In my experience, there is not much else in terms of the harder drugs.

Jan 04, 2012

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havergirl13

Religion '13

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Drinking Popular, but No Pressure

Haverford takes a very cool-parent approach to drinking, though it denies this. Alcohol is pretty readily available; if you want some, it's easy to get it. Students have a great relationship with Safety and Security and generally do not hesitate to call if there is any question that someone needs help. Students who call are not punished, and even students who go to the hospital generally just have a meeting with the alcohol educator and their dean. Quaker Bouncers serve as a sober presence at parties and are also available to help inebriated people. There are plenty of people who don't drink, but most do. However, I don't drink, and I've never felt pressured by anyone to do so. My friends even buy me sweet tea when they pick up forties. There's also a good bit of pot and hookah smoking, but alcohol is more popular. Very few people smoke cigarettes. The harder drug scene stays pretty hidden. Also, Haverfest, a campus wide party the weekend before spring finals, involves most of the campus being really drunk or smoking, though you can certainly still have fun sober.

Dec 30, 2010

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Anonymous

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Pot exists on campus, but there is...

Pot exists on campus, but there is not really anything more serious than marijuana.

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