While alcohol is the most widely used drug at NC State, like other higher education institutions and the United States population at large, some students choose to use illegal drugs as well as misuse and abuse legal substances. However, a vast majority of NC State students, as well as the general population, choose not to. Sometimes that seems like a well-kept secret. It bears repeating: Most people choose not to use illegal drugs or misuse/abuse legal substances.

According to the 2008 NC State American College Health Association National College Health Assessment (2) (n=1073), of students surveyed:

• 11% used marijuana at least once in the last 30 days.
• 95% have never used cocaine or amphetamines.
• 97% have never used designer drugs (ecstasy, MDMA, XTC, E, X, Adam).
• 99% have never used Rohypnol, GHB, or Liquid X (intentionally).

Health Promotion and the Counseling Center provide drug education, prevention and intervention services for students who are seeking information or help. Health Promotion also provides a drug education class for students who have received a marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia citation. Cost of the class is $40. The fee can be to the cashier at Student Health prior to the class. Student Health Services also houses the 90-96 Drug Education Program, which is taught by staff of SouthLight, Inc . For those interested in the 90-96 Program, please call 919-856-7590. For all other inquiries please contact Chris Austin.

For drug specific information please click on the following. Each link will take you to a Do It Now Foundation publication.