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While Pitzer does in fact have a high percentage of students who use drugs and alcohol, it also has an equally high percentage of students who do not. As is typical at any college or university, Pitzer students are able to choose whether or not to participate in these activities, and there is absolutely no peer pressure to do one or the other. The most popular drugs Pitzer students use are marijuana and alcohol, but they are not defining facets of the school. If students remain safe about their consumption and usage of these drugs, they are typically not a problem.

Open containers of alcohol are not allowed on campus, and if you are caught, you are subject to punishments from whomever is in charge at the time. Resident assistants (RAs) tend to be somewhat lenient when it comes to alcohol and marijuana, and you will most likely only receive a slap on the wrist if caught. Campus security will probably be slightly more strict when it comes to these things, but as long as students are safe, they really won't be much of a problem. If, however, they do become a problem, students have many options. They may go to The Rabbit Hole, a helpful resource for students looking to have questions answered about drugs or alcohol. There is even a substance education counselor available to provide support to students. Also available are the wonderful faculty and staff at Pitzer, such as the associate dean of students, who can assist students with any struggles they may be having.

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dlabon08

Psychology '12

3.5

B

Alcohol and Drug Usage Varies from Class to Class

Pitzer prides itself on having a firm drug and alcohol policy instilled within the Pitzer community, yet last year and the year before, the number of alcohol-related emergencies including alcohol poisoning rose from previous academic years. So what's happening here? It seems that drug and alcohol consumption varies with each graduating class, but just with any college campus, these are normal occurences in the college social scene. Pitzer has since made attempts to educate and familiarize each member of the community of the drug/alcohol policies, and for the most part, it appears to be working.

Apr 17, 2012

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nfarkas

Counseling Psychology '03

2.7

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Oh Las Drogas

I really don't know what to rate this. Pot and drinking are ubiquitous. That being said, I never felt pressured to partake if I didn't feel like it. Still, it's there, along with other drugs. Official on-campus parties sometimes have security at the door to ensure you're over 21 to drink. Regardless, non-official parties have plenty of drink to go around. When friends got in trouble with drugs/alcohol, help was on the way. But as a whole partying was seen as just part of college life, but officially, Pitzer would not condone it, of course.

Aug 22, 2011

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isabellele

Psychology & Counseling '14

4.6

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Stoner School

Buds and an interest in experimentation galore, go to the other campuses for more

Jul 07, 2011

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How much access do underage students have to alcohol?

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