Are Students Really Britain’s Biggest Binge Drinkers?

Global Drug Survey conducted the largest ever drug survey with over 15,000 people taking part. From Angola to Australia and Sweden to South Africa, the most comprehensive and contextual information on worldwide drug use was outlined. Drug users told us about the ‘k-hole’, about the cost of luxury cocaine and the quality of mephedrone. 39.5 % of those who filled out the survey were students and they told us something very interesting- students are in fact quite sensible drinkers!

It’s common knowledge that students have been labelled as Britain’s biggest binge drinkers. The government have launched numerous ‘youth orientated’ campaigns- with a hefty price tag no doubt but, according to this year’s Global Drug Survey, in partnership with Mixmag and the Guardian.

Let’s look at the figures-

-A fifth of all students spent between £100-150 on booze. 8.4% spent over £200 a month on alcohol. Interestingly, 18.7% spent less than 20 quid a month on alcohol.

-Over a quarter drank on average 2-4 times a month and 42.0% drink 2-3 times a week.

-However, the majority drank only 3-4 drinks a session, which does not constitute binge drinking under the World Health Organisation guidelines

-Alcohol caused the biggest worry among mates in this year’s survey with 79% worrying about the frequency and amount their mates drank.

A minute percentage would ever approach Frank for advice on what to do in this situation with most choosing to confront their mates themselves.

The Guardian quoted that alcohol as the biggest, baddest and most dangerous drug. All things considering, students are managing binge drinking better than other parts of society.

What does all this say about students?-they spend and drink less than the average survey participant and care about their mate’s well-being.

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