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Penn State does not have a strong reputation as a drug school. Marijuana can be prevalent in some circles, but certainly does not control the campus. Prescription drugs, like Adderall, tend to make an appearance around finals week, but widespread use is not common. Local law enforcement has done a good job of locking up dealers and breaking up drug rings.

Alcohol is a different story. Heavy drinking becomes a problem for not only the University, but the surrounding area as well. Football weekends and holidays, like Halloween and Saint Patrick’s Day, result in high increases of police calls and hospital visits. Drinking is highly targeted on campus, which results in more illegal behavior downtown. Responsible drinking is always preached but not always practiced.
 

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Drug Safety at Penn State

amz5119

Registered Nursing (RN) '14

2.7

C+

Drugs/Drinking

At Penn State drugs aren't that common, you see more people drinking than using drugs.

May 19, 2012

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Drug Safety at Penn State

jjllmm

Political Science and Government '12

4.6

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Not Bad

Sure there is drug use like any other city/town in the world but its not rampant and super noticeable. If you want to get involved in it you could if not its not much of a bother either.

May 17, 2012

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krr167

Business Administration and Management '14

3.5

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Not Too Crazy

In my experience, it's more pills and marijuana than "harder" drugs like coke and heroine. Smoking is prominent, as are "academic enhancers" like ambien and riddling. Drinking is much more "popular". Its hard not to drink at Penn State, as far as drugs go, if you want them you can find them. As for me, its not something that I do and I've never felt that I had to at Penn State. We might be a party school, but you'll find that people are pretty chill as far as letting you do what you're comfortable with.

May 09, 2012

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Name the most popular drugs on campus.

How would you describe the drug scene on campus (not including alcohol)?

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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