Ohio State University - Drug Scene

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College Prowler Take

Alcohol is, by far, the most prevalent drug on the OSU campus. The rest of the drug scene isn’t terribly huge, and it is kept in check by factors such as price, since students claim that drugs around OSU are more expensive than most places. There are also complaints from certain students about the actual potency of the drugs in the area. Overall, this has been enough to keep it out of the primary social atmosphere. You can find the scene if you’re looking for it, but it’s not something you’re likely to run across by accident (with the possible exception of marijuana).

Marijuana seems to be the drug that always shows up, but to OSU’s credit, this happens at nearly every campus. The legalization debate pops up frequently on campus, and “Hemp Fest” takes place each spring on the South Oval (you can get a serious contact high just from walking within a block of it). There are also constant campus flyers for events where you can win free water pipes. While this marijuana subculture isn’t officially supported in any way, it is pretty evident; however, it is also quite easy to avoid, and there isn’t any social pressure. Stoners tend to band together and not go to class. Outside of the pot crowd, there isn’t any readily available or evident drug market, and little to worry about beyond the ever-present alcohol.

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Students Speak Out

marshmellowlily says: Ohio State University 2016 Psychology

Almost every night of the week... Almost every night of the week there are a bunch of drunk people running around (alcohol is a drug, come on people, we're in college we should know that!), and especially on south campus you'll get to know the smell of weed pretty well. I don't know why everyone else is lying, but the drug/party scene at OSU is HUGE. If you deny that, then I want to know where it is that you're living or if you're just oblivious. 12345 Drug Scene: February 04, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Two words: Hemp Fest. It’s out... Two words: Hemp Fest. It’s out there, baby. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

There is drug use, of course; I... There is drug use, of course; I mean, this is a huge university. However, there aren’t junkies running around. The most common drug is pot. 12345 Drug Scene Report

BuckeyeGirl says: Ohio State University 2016 Communication and Journalism

In my personal experience, I've... In my personal experience, I've only ever seen people do and talk about pot. The big "thing" on campus is alcohol. 12345 Drug Scene: April 27, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

They’ve got crappy acid, even... They’ve got crappy acid, even crappier ecstasy! The drugs here in Columbus suck major eggs! 12345 Drug Scene Report

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