At NC State University, like most other higher educational institutions in the United States, a majority of students report drinking alcohol. However, most students don’t drink as much as they think they do. That’s great news! However, alcohol and other drug use is still a major issue.

• 67% of students surveyed consumed alcohol in the last month.
• 20% reported that they have never consumed alcohol.
• 40% of males had consumed 5 or more drinks at least once in the last 14 days.
• 24% of females had consumed 5 or more drinks at least once in the last 14 days.
• 13% used marijuana at least once in the last 30 days.
• 15% used tobacco at least once in the last 30 days.
• 94% have never used cocaine or amphetamines.
• 95% have never used designer drugs (ecstasy, MDMA, XTC, E, X, Adam).

• 31% did something they later regretted.
• 31% experienced a blackout.
• 16% experienced a physical injury.
• 2% physically injured another person.

With regard to students’ perceptions of other students’ use:

• 79% believe the average NC State student consumes alcohol 6 or more days per month. However, less than 30% reported such use.
• 70% report 0-5 days of alcohol use in the past 30 days.
• 87% believe the average State student uses cigarettes on a monthly basis; only 15% reported such use.
• 80% believe the average State student uses marijuana on a monthly basis; only 13% reported such use.