Drugs and alcohol are very noticeable on campus, partially because of the city environment. Many people can be seen smoking in public, but its not a guarantee that the people are Northeastern Students, as there are residents of the city and many other colleges nearby. To combat this, campus security is very strict about enforcing its drug and alcohol policies, and the Student Conduct Board is very strict in their rulings on disciplinary procedures. Because of that, the campus itself is an incredibly safe and welcoming place, with a few outlying individuals.