Vanderbilt University
- Drug Safety

Drinking Overpowers, Drugs Are Present but More Hidden

Honestly, I think that Vandy somehow does a great job at not having a drug-addicted campus. Drinking is very popular and obvious (i.e. tailgates) but that still has many policies and police enforcement and greek life rules. There's definitely some peer pressure to drink, but if you do not want to you can easily avoid the whole greek party scene, although it dominates and creates the fun Vandy culture. However, drug use centers most heavily on weed, and then upperclassmen frat boys and some rare sorority girls are known for dabbling in cocaine. However, it is never very apparent and isn't talked about all that much. Weed is definitely more visible than coke, but its still not in your face.

Not Really Big

Not as much as at other schools. Weed and coke is present if you want to find it, but it is hard to find other kind of drugs. There is no pressure among students to join in on drugs. Also, ADHD medicine is widely used for studying and recreation. Policy enforcement is very laid back.

Alcohol Is Prevelant

Alcohol is almost everywhere on campus. It is difficult to avoid even for underage students but I do know people who don't drink. Harder drugs like cocaine and weed are available with a bit more searching but are less noticeable than the drinking.