Reducing The Risk With Drugs top of page Most college students overestimate the amount and frequency of drug use among their peers. Drug use can interfere with academic success. The majority of Western students are non-smokers. Most Western students do not use illegal drugs. Use of illegal drugs violates university policy and Washington State law.
Most drugs are either physically or psychologically addictive.
Western's campus offers help to cut down or stop drug use. Using drugs and driving puts the driver, passengers and others on the road at risk. 1 out of 4 Western students doesn't drink at all. Western students drink 2-3 times a month or less. 9 out of 10 Western students are drug free.