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Only 40% of respondents that currently use drugs are confident that the support from their university would be appropriate
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38% of students regularly drink at home or a friend's house before going out for the night
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44% of young people surveyed before going to university thought that students got drunk most of the time
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61% of respondents reported that prior to starting university they thought students used drugs

We carry out research designed to uncover students’ experiences related to alcohol and drugs during their time in education.  The findings provide our programme participants and those working across the sector with valuable insights, supporting the development of evidence-based interventions and the achievement of meaningful change.

Students and Alcohol Survey

Research into higher education students’ relationship with alcohol

Students and Drugs Survey

Research with students in further and higher education on drug use

Spiking amongst students

Student views on drink and drug spiking in the UK

Students, Alcohol and Drugs Survey 2021-22

Research into higher education students and their relationship with alcohol and drugs

Students, Alcohol and Drugs National Survey 2022-23

Research into higher education students and their relationship with alcohol and drugs

Students, Alcohol and Drugs National Survey 2023-24

Research into higher education students and their relationship with alcohol and drugs