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Drug use is fairly significant on campus, but it is not highly visible. In general, Smith students who use drugs do them with others who do, so non-users feel very little pressure to use drugs because of how insular the various drug-using groups are. If you want drugs, it’s possible to get them, but it’s not as though dealers are announcing their presence, and no one is running around trying to sell drugs.

Cocaine is a fairly common drug on campus, but it is mostly underground. There is a more significant use of softer drugs—alcohol and marijuana are highly prevalent on campus. It’s also not uncommon to hear of students selling, taking, or snorting Ritalin or Adderall during finals. It would be difficult to estimate the number of students who do this because, like most drug use on campus, it is largely hidden. Overall, drugs are a dominant force on campus for students who choose to be a part of that scene, but those who want to stay away from them don’t have a problem doing so. There is very strict enforcement by Residence Life staff and Public Safety, so students who do choose to use drugs are forced to be discrete.

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TifDuckie3

Women's Studies '15

4.2

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Relatively Low-Key

I would say the drug/alcohol scene is relatively low key. There is very little pressure here on campus to engage in activities that may be considered high-risk. With regards to drugs, I would say the drug of choice would probably be marijuana. Also, with regards to alcohol, Smith has implemented an amnesty policy for anyone caught drinking or for someone who wants to report a situation in which someones life may be in jeopardy.

Dec 12, 2011

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supercowbarbie

Spanish Language and Literature '11

2.7

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Drugs Are There

Like any other college drugs and drinking happen. Alcohol and weed are everywhere but there is very low pressure to participate if you are not interested. Students work very hard and sleep very little, many students attempt to use recreational drugs or prescription drugs in a recreational manner, in order to relax. It happens. There is not a lot of support for students who have problems with drugs or alcohol.

Sep 23, 2011

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juliam919

English '12

3.5

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Not a Big Deal

I've never experienced peer pressure to do drugs at Smith. It happens, but it's not very visible.

Apr 27, 2011

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How much access do underage students have to alcohol?

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