Whitman College - Drug Scene

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College Prowler Take

As far as drugs are concerned at Whitman, the primary drug of choice is alcohol, and it is used in abundance. Although harder drugs do exist, they don’t exist in a large enough way that they are noticed and highly problematic. Most students couldn’t really respond to the drug scene because there isn’t much of one. Although alcohol is very popular, and probably the most abused substance on campus, drugs aside from marijuana are not seen regularly.

Yes, it is a rarity on the Whitman campus to attend a party where alcohol is not a major component to the atmosphere. However, many students would rather have alcohol in abundance than any other substance, particularly illegal drugs. Given that most substance abuse is centralized on alcohol, there is a certain pressure, of course, to drink—there is even an annual student-run tradition called “the Beer Mile.” Whitman does have a well-deserved reputation for being a drinking school, but most students feel this is better than being known for pot or other illegal substance abuse. And, though it is sometimes a challenge on a Thursday or Friday night (Whitman’s bigger party nights) to find a party without alcohol, it is even more challenging to find a party with illegal drugs. Overall, the drug scene and substance abuse are not extensive in variety or problematic for most students.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Drinking is probably the most... Drinking is probably the most commonly used drug, followed by pot. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

For a school that hosts ‘the Beer... For a school that hosts ‘the Beer Mile,’ it would seem like the obvious conclusion that alcohol is quite integrated into the lifestyle here. Though it can get out of control at times, most students don’t drink so much that they get belligerent or pass out. For the few that do, the Health Center is really familiar with taking care of sick students, and at least one student ends up in the Health Center each weekend during the heavy party times. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

I’d venture to say that illegal... I’d venture to say that illegal drugs are not a problem on campus. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

I really haven’t heard of anything... I really haven’t heard of anything ‘harder’ than pot being used frequently. 12345 Drug Scene Report

Anonymous says:

The school has a no-tolerance... The school has a no-tolerance policy for marijuana, though it’s not uncommon for students who have it to be let off with warnings. If the Walla Walla police catch you, though, watch out—they’re very unforgiving when it comes to drug use outside of underage drinking, and they really don’t like busting up Whitman parties without whining about it. 12345 Drug Scene Report

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