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It is impossible to stay away completely from drugs when living in such an urban environment. But what makes it bearable at U of M is that every individual is respected for their choice to use or abstain. The most common drug is alcohol, especially at parties. People smoke marijuana and other drugs, too, but students don't stand around the corner smoking; such activities are confined. One will have to look for people and sources who use drugs because they aren't explicitly out there. Drinking and smoking in the dorms is banned. Campus security and cops are in the area, busting down parties that are too disruptive and keeping students in check. These violations are taken more seriously if on campus. Students in dorms who get caught have to write a reflection paper, do community service, or get kicked out of the dorm (but it is too extreme to be realistic for drinking). Drinking is a common part of college culture. Many students who didn't drink in high school try new things in college. However, it is completely acceptable for a student to say no, and still be able to enjoy time with friends. People will offer you drinks (and sometimes drugs), but declining will not affect your "coolness." Whether a student decides to indulge in alcohol and drug usage or not, their choices will be respected and will not affect their relationships with their friends.

One thing to remember is to be courteous to people around you. While some people are getting rowdy and partying in one room, the neighbor might be studying for a midterm coming up. Dinkytown on weekends can be an interesting (and often entertaining) place to be because many parties are in the area, and a lot of drunk people roam around either party-hopping or grabbing some food. But even then, there are many places for a student to hang out, away from the influence of drugs, and still have a good time.

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Drug Safety at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

whitneypw

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition '14

3.8

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Drinking Is the Most Widely Used Drug

Many students participate in some form of partying while attending the University of Minnesota. At parties, alcohol is the most common form of drug. With the knowledge I have, other drugs do not play a large role in student activity. There are also many other students who do not drink at all. These students are treated equally and there are many fun activities around campus for them to participate in.

May 21, 2012

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sartejr

Advertising '14

2.7

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Drug and Alcohol Use

I am not involved in the drug scene. However, my roommates talk about their drug use and that is frightening - it is illegal and unhealthy. You never know what your roommates' personal habit would be. When you discover that their values differ from yours, it is too late to change your housing. I would guess that drugs are available on all college campuses and I know underage drinking is rampant.

May 14, 2012

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kennethdeutz

Veterinary Medicine '17

1.9

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Alcohol Is Visible

Drug use seems to be less than what I've heard and seen at other campuses - but is certainly there. Peer pressure can be bad, not because people are overly pushy, but because there sometimes seems to be no other option than to go along with the crowd. Alcohol is huge though; it's everywhere and accessible. Policies however are being drawn up, and especially in the official Greek community, higher-ups are bringing attention to the partying problem.

Apr 22, 2012

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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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