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Illegal drugs at K-State are a little like international students. You know they’re out there, and with some effort you can track them down, but their presence is barely perceptible. Keep in mind, too, that “drugs,” in central Kansas vernacular, translates as “marijuana.” On those exceedingly rare occasions when reports of students busted for something harder turn up, it’s a good bet they’re from Kansas City area.

And legal drugs? Alcohol is without a doubt the intoxicant of choice on campus. Your RA may not drink, but rest assured at least half your floor does. Lady Wildcats, as a rule, are not especially heavy drinkers, but their male counterparts more than make up for their prudence. Tobacco use, though far less common, is again seen more frequently among men than women. In recent years, however, cigarette smoking has taken a downturn across the board. After nearly a third of the college confessed to the habit in 2001, the current usage rate hovers around 15 percent. Which may seem like a considerable chunk until you take a look at the alcohol numbers, where you find it’s 15 percent of students who don’t use.

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stephinkansas

Early Childhood Education '14

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Drinking Is Big, Not Overwhelming

Drinking is fairly big on weekends, but most people keep it at house parties or in bars. Drug use is low, though you can find it if you're looking, it depends who you hang out with. Even if they are doing drugs, it's usually no worse than marijuana.

Apr 03, 2012

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nmgarret

Anthropology and Archaeology '14

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Very Few Drugs Here

There is not much drug useage on campus accept that it is very popular to go visit the bars on Fridays by many students to have a drink.

Mar 27, 2012

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agn92

Psychology '17

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Drinking Is Mostly What I See

At K-State, I haven't seen a whole lot of drug usage at all besides drinking. I guess it depends on who your friends are though.

Mar 03, 2012

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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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