University of California - San Diego - Drug Scene

Quick Stats

College Prowler Take

There is very little drug use at UCSD besides marijuana. UCSD students are very conscious about studying, and oftentimes believe that drug use is detrimental to their success at school, so there are practically no hard drugs found at UCSD. Marijuana use is an entirely different story. UCSD definitely has its share of “pot heads,” and many students hardly even consider marijuana a drug. As long as they continue to do well in school, most students think of marijuana use as a common pastime.

Quite a few UCSD students expressed that they have tried marijuana a few times or are regular users, but there is no pressure to use drugs or drink at UCSD. Some students drink and smoke regularly, before and after they turn 21, others never. Some students drink regularly before and after they turn 21, making alcohol the most dominate substance on campus (though there is little peer pressure to drink). Having a designated driver is important and is probably the biggest concern at UCSD.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

It is pretty common in dorms, but... It is pretty common in dorms, but there is little pressure to do anything. I’ve come across drugs often, but no one ever tried to pressure me into it. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

Let’s say if you want to be a part... Let’s say if you want to be a part of it, you can be, and if you don’t, it will leave you alone. Drugs don’t seem to be too big here, and the drinking is mediocre, especially for college. It’s not something to worry about. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

There are drugs for those who want... There are drugs for those who want them, as with all college campuses, but there is no pressure. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

I don’t know much about the drug... I don’t know much about the drug scene, other than marijuana is pretty prevalent. I don’t think we have any other big problems. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

Some people do weed or ‘shrooms,... Some people do weed or ‘shrooms, but there are no real hardcore drugs. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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