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Like many things on the campus of Ole Miss, what you see isn’t always what you get. Outwardly, Ole Miss appears to have no drugs, but there are groups that do use them, whether prescription or illegal. If that is your scene, you can find what you want. It just takes knowing the right people, which is true in most towns. But be careful, cops here might shrug off beer in a cup during football games, but they do not overlook hard drugs. They have a very strict drug policy in Mississippi, and Oxford is very much in step with the state on that issue. The fines are heavy, and the jail time is worse. If you choose to do drugs, be careful—and not just because you can get in trouble from the authorities.

Alcohol is, by far, the most heavily used drug at Ole Miss. It may seem strange the first time you go into the Grove and have lunch at a friend’s tent with his or her parents, and they’re all sitting and drinking together—even the ones who are underage—but that’s life at Ole Miss. There’s a common phrase that’s plastered on shirts and posters that says, “Oxford is a drinking town with a football problem.” That perfectly sums up what you will see during the school year. Sure, there are some groups who are adamantly opposed to drinking, but those groups are few and far between at Ole Miss. If the drinking scene isn’t for you, you may want to go armed with similarly minded friends. You’ll have to get used to the fact that everyone around you will be drinking and that you will ultimately end up as the designated driver all the time.

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srharris17

Political Science and Government '13

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Drug Safety at the University of Mississippi

Pot is available and pretty easy to get at Ole Miss, but everything else takes a search to find. Drugs aren't a major problem at Ole Miss.

Apr 14, 2012

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International Studies '14

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Drugs at Ole Miss

I stay away from drugs, but I do know that earlier this year there was a drug bust at one of the residence halls.

Feb 19, 2012

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jazmoe

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '16

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Drinking Versus Smoking

There are not too many drugs that I have seen around campus. It mainly depends on who you hang around. Drinking I would say, would have more of an affect on the campus than smoking. Many freshman I know drink possibly everyday of the week. The school enforces the alcohol and drug policy, but not many students pay attention to it.

Jan 19, 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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