University of Puget Sound
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Drug use is just not very common at UPS, but students do not deny that it exists. Most students distinguish between drugs and alcohol when asked about the two. Most students choose to drink at some point during their stay at UPS while very few get involved with drugs other than alcohol. Several students say that they feel no pressure to drink, smoke pot, or use whatever other drug that can be made available. Everybody knows someone who is over 21 who would be willing to buy alcohol for them. Similarly, most students say they know someone who could get them whatever drugs they wanted. Some students say that attaining drugs is surprisingly easy, and that pot is the most popular. There is a general sentiment that the drug scene at UPS is about the same as it is everywhere.

The University allows all students over the age of 21 to drink in the privacy of their residence halls but will bust most loud parties on campus. The school takes an approach to regulation that treats all students as adults. They understand that many students choose to drink, and convicted students may be sent to the Decrease Your Risk Training (DYRT) sponsored by Counseling, Health, and Wellness help educate students about how to drink responsibly. These programs also provide statistical information on UPS student usage of alcohol and drugs. Therefore, the attitude of the students, not a low supply of drugs and alcohol, tends to create a low amount of drug use on campus.

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Drug Safety at University of Puget Sound

euesato

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

2.3

C

A Lot of People Do It

It seems that half the student body is in to doing hard drugs like acid.

May 06, 2012

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Drug Safety at University of Puget Sound

mdurlandupsedu

Economics and Econometrics '14

3.8

B+

Lots of Drugs but Nothing Too Dangerous

can get most anything you want realatively easily save meth and heroin and such. pretty relaxed policies as long as you arent doing anything stupid. good awareness.

Feb 22, 2012

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mheck

Biology '12

4.6

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Drug Scene

Only alcohol and weed are visible, very little peer pressure to do so, and effectively policed by the school when in dorms

Feb 09, 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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