Pepperdine University - Drug Scene

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College Prowler Take

Reading the disparity of student perceptions of the Pepperdine drug scene tells a lot about drug use on campus. Some have never noticed much of a drug scene at all, while others insist that expensive drugs are “very big” on campus. A logical inference is that whatever serious drugs students snort, swallow, or inhale are being used either off campus, or in an extremely covert manner. If they weren’t, it would not be long before a sharp RA or Public Safety officer would catch the offending students.

Despite the conservative Christian atmosphere and campus regulations, Pepperdine is still college, and many students will still experiment with drugs. But compared to other college campuses, drug use at Pepperdine is minimal. Even the long-haired guy in the beat-up van with Vermont plates and a “Free Tibet” bumper sticker is liable to pass on grass. You just never can tell. And despite the talk about some students using cocaine and other serious drugs, it’s virtually impossible to find yourself in such an environment—unless you intentionally put yourself there.

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Students Speak Out

pepperdine says: Pepperdine University 2016 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

So many people smoke weed. It is... So many people smoke weed. It is definitely not hard to stay away from, but if you want it, there are tons of people who smoke, and TONS of people who have medical cards. 12345 Drug Scene: December 03, 2008 Report

Anonymous says:

It’s here if you want it. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

Ecstasy used to be a very big drug... Ecstasy used to be a very big drug on campus, but now cocaine is more of a problem. A lot of students at Pepperdine are rich, so high-priced drugs are very much a problem. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

It’s a Christian school. Not many... It’s a Christian school. Not many do drugs. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

There are drugs. If you’re into... There are drugs. If you’re into it, you can find the scene. However, this is a conservative Christian campus, so the drug scene tends to be hidden. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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