Every year, SOS runs an awareness campaign for students around drug and alcohol use. This year, it will take place from 17–21 November. In addition, they will be running a confidential survey for students. To access this, keep an eye on the Instagram stories from the Students’ Union (sussexsu) and the University of Sussex Wellbeing team (universityofsussexwellbeing).

Last year, we identified a significant discrepancy between students’ perceptions of drug and alcohol use and the reality. This finding led us to run events titled “Never Have I Ever”, through which we highlighted this insight to more than 300 students.

If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s relationship with drugs or alcohol, the commissioned recovery service for Brighton and Hove is Change, Grow, Live.

Further information about drug and alcohol support is also available on the Student Hub.