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The drug scene at USC is not highly visible but exists nonetheless. Marijuana is the most common drug of choice, but a students can find almost anything if they really want to. The prominence of the drug scene depends on the crowd a student chooses to associate with. When students do choose to get high, they usually do it in privacy with their circle of friends or at parties. You will not see students pressuring anyone else into doing drugs because people are more concerned about using it for their own entertainment rather than making money by selling it. But if a student wants the drugs, they are there for the taking.

Alcohol stands alone in terms of consumption frequency and ease of attainment. Students of all ages drink in the dorms, in bars, and at parties. Unfortunately, even those who don’t drink are sometimes vexed by its consequences. Whether it’s the stench of barf in the elevator because someone couldn’t hold their liquor, or the loud hall mates who wake you up in the wee hours of the morning, alcohol affects everyone. There is no way to escape exposure to it, but then again, there is rarely peer pressure to drink if you don’t want to. The extent of a student’s exposure to drugs really depends on their friends and the atmosphere in which they live.
 

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dare2bkenya

Biology '15

4.6

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Not a Major Problem

Of course it's there, as it is at most schools but it's not really visible.

Apr 10, 2012

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Drug Safety at University of South Carolina

heltonsc

Nursing '15

3.1

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Partying at USC

Personally, I have not seen many drugs at The University of South Carolina. However, I have heard stories and know that they are used throughout campus. I have also visibly seen large amounts alcohol usage throughout campus, downtown, and near-camous housing. There is not much peer pressure; if one does not want to drink, nobody makes fun or forces one too. However, parties occur frequently; everyone likes to have a good time at The University of South Carolina. However, the parties are performed in order to not cause ruckus and get people into trouble. Drugs and drinking are highly prohibited on campus. Even though some people get away with the task, there is vast amount of policy enforcement, especially within the on-campus dormitories.

Mar 14, 2012

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ballerusc

International Business '15

2.7

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Alcohol Dominates

USC loves to party, and drinking comes along with that. Underage drinking is everywhere. There are some people doing other drugs as well.

Nov 30, 2011

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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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