University of North Carolina - Drug Scene

Quick Stats

College Prowler Take

Security does a good job of warning students of the dangers of taking drugs and getting carried away with alcohol consumption. However, for those students who do get caught up in the drug scene, Student Health Services provide plenty of aid and advice on how students can control their partying lifestyle. Unfortunately, many students fail to take these services seriously.

Drug prevalence at UNC is relatively small. Of course, if you are looking to do drugs, you will probably be able to find some rather easily. You will by no means be considered uncool for not doing drugs. People at UNC respect each other’s lifestyles and decisions. The most prevalent drug at UNC, like most other college campuses, is alcohol. The most common drug that students are susceptible to getting addicted to is caffeine. This usually occurs before midterms or finals. Although drugs are more than likely available to any UNC student, they definitely do not dominate the social scene or UNC culture in any way.

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Students Speak Out

UNCTB says: University of North Carolina 2012 History

I've never seen any drug scene... I've never seen any drug scene ever, and I've hung out with all types. The party scene at Carolina is somewhat subdued because the academic climate is so rigorous and competitive. This is definitely not a party school. 12345 Drug Scene: March 25, 2009 Report

UNCJJ says: University of North Carolina 2014 Communication and Journalism

It's not typically noticeable. I... It's not typically noticeable. I have heard about a lot but have not seen much of what I hear. 12345 Drug Scene: February 23, 2009 Report

UNCAD says: University of North Carolina 2015 Psychology

The drug scene on campus is not... The drug scene on campus is not big and noticeable. It is done more discreetly or off campus on Franklin Street. 12345 Drug Scene: February 22, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

It depends on who you’re hanging... It depends on who you’re hanging out with, but cocaine and ecstasy are big in the Greek and athletic scenes. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

People do smoke weed on campus,... People do smoke weed on campus, but it’s not something everybody does. This type of illegal activity is usually isolated to that person’s dorm room. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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