Sarah Lawrence College
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Although you’ll encounter hazy-eyed students staggering from Andrews Court every weekend, it’s unusual to see the drugs they used—most kids retreat into small, private gatherings to get wasted. Marijuana and coke are big, and at most house parties, the liquor runs dry before you even arrive. During Conference Week, stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are popular with students who pull all-nighters. Fortunately, students who aren’t into the drug scene aren’t typically pressured or harassed by those who are.

In reflecting on the drug scene, students seem disturbed by the reckless behavior of their peers. Drug abuse, although generally accepted, is not perceived as a “cool” thing by the campus. So why is there a problem? The dismal social scene, the anti-social demeanor of many students, and the insular campus atmosphere are popular scapegoats for SLC’s drug predicament. And despite the College’s numerous movements to educate students on safe partying habits, more and more kids get hospitalized for substance abuse every year. SLC is a close-knit community, and episodes of alcohol poisoning or drug overdoses send shockwaves all over campus.

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Drug Safety at Sarah Lawrence College

mikemietlicki

Liberal Arts and Humanities '11

3.8

B+

School's Great.

The school's got a great alcohol and other drugs policy. Fair with just the right amount of harshness.

The only problem is too many offenders go unpunished because security is trying to be nice. Which is good if you're an offender, but bad if you are the one who was offended and called security.

May 09, 2011

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spaceandunderseaoperator

Space and Undersea Systems Operations '13

3.5

B

Alive and Well

It's easy enough to find whatever drug one wants here.

May 09, 2011

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bethkosci

History '12

3.8

B+

Whatever Is Your Cup of Tea

As someone who doesn't do drugs, but doesn't really mind when others do it, I've noticed two things about the Sarah Lawrence campus. First, that you will probably run into drugs in a lot of places. But second, that if you don't want to do them, people will happily accept that and let the matter go. No pressure to do anything you don't want to. And if you don't even want to be around it, there are substance free dorms.

Mar 25, 2011

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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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