Vassar College - Drug Scene

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Drug use is an accepted recreation among Vassar students, and regulations and policies regarding it are fairly lax. For a first offense of possession of marijuana or paraphernalia, a student receives five hours of community service and a sanctioned education class. This rarely discourages students, but at the same time, many don’t do drugs and feel little pressure to. You will encounter drugs on a regular basis at Vassar. Cigarette smokers abound at Vassar. Your dorm hall will probably reek of beer and weed. Wellness hallways are available in the dorms, but they don’t guarantee an absolutely drug-free environment. For those students who do not wish to be part of the party/drug scene or take a break from it, most of the activities on campus draw more sober crowds.

Some students experiment with “study drugs” or abuse prescription drugs, but few students partake in heavy
drug use. Vassar does have a Drug & Alcohol Education
Committee to educate students about inappropriate drug use, and for students with drug addictions, there are
counselors available. Vassar also has 24-hour crisis
response. Most students have a work hard, play hard
mentality. Few let drugs consume their time at Vassar.

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Students Speak Out

ebbil113090 says:

There are many people who do not... There are many people who do not do drugs here and a good number who don't drink either, but the impression on this site is the opposite. Parties are a mix of everyone. Trust me, no one forces you to do anything you don't want to do, and no one cares about it either, but if you want drugs, I am sure there is always someone who could help you find them. 12345 Drug Scene: August 07, 2008 Report

Anonymous says:

It’s present, though many of us... It’s present, though many of us wish it wasn’t as present. I work in the Office of Health Education on campus and we try to educate and give information about the effects of drugs, alcohol, and stress. Though we know that we won’t abolish the drug scene on campus, we just try to spread awareness so that it can be a bit safer. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

Drugs are definitely on campus if... Drugs are definitely on campus if you want them. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

Some people seem to believe that... Some people seem to believe that Vassar is a druggy school, but compared to larger universities and even other liberal arts colleges, the drug use here is trivial. Cigarettes seem to rule, however. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

You can probably find people to... You can probably find people to fit in to whatever drug or non-drug scene you are looking for. There is no pressure to do drugs, but they’re there if you want them. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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