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For the most part, the rumors are true—drugs are prevalent at Wesleyan. The two most popular substances are alcohol and marijuana, but you can find pretty much anything if you ask around. Many underage students drink (like at any university), and probably more than the average number smoke weed. Public Safety officers usually won't bust you unless they deem your situation to be dangerous or you show a blatant disregard for the rules (such as drinking/doing drugs openly in front of them). If someone is sick, P-Safe (Public Safety) will tend to their health first and foremost, calling an ambulance if necessary, and the first ambulance ride to the hospital is free.

However, if you choose not to participate in the drug scene, no one will look down on you; Wesleyan students are notoriously accepting of all and any life choices, including those related to drugs, alcohol, and smoking. In fact, sobriety is often respected and admired, which is something that differs from the state of affairs at other universities.  There are substance-free halls available, and also a program house called "Well-Being House," where the residents sign a contract pledging not to bring any substances into the residence. At Wesleyan, drugs are regarded as one option among many weekend pastimes, and while there are a lot of them floating about, they by no means dominate the social scene.

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Drug Safety at Wesleyan University

nwildenradt

Economics '15

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Drug Safety

In terms of alcohol and weed, public safety more or less turns a blind eye, as long as whatever going on is safe and not too noisy. These two substances are used quite frequently by a majority of students on campus (85% of students at Wesleyan drink). However, the great thing about Wesleyan is that you are accepted regardless of your choices, and so if one of your choices is to not drink, there will be very little pressure from the vast majority of students, and your opportunities for a social night life are far from eliminated.

Sep 19, 2011

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jmangiardi

Chemistry '15

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Open, Safe, and Accessible

The drug scene at Wes is...well...as the stereotypes say it is. Everyone who uses, however, uses safely. You can get most of the things you want, but no one would ever pressure you into doing something. If you want to, just ask and it is available.

Sep 11, 2011

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wesleyan123456

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '15

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There is definitely a visible drug scene at Wesleyan. If you are looking for a drug, you can most likely find it on campus pretty easily. Most of the student body smokes weed and drinks (and some people do harder drugs), but if you don't you are not looked at any differently and you can still have an amazing time on campus.

Sep 11, 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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