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Think everyone’s going wild on nights out? Think again.

We flipped the classic “Never Have I Ever” to get real about what Sussex students are actually doing when it comes to drinking alcohol - and the results might surprise you.

Here’s what we found:

• 68.5% of students chose not to drink on a night out
• Around 90% respected a friend’s drinking boundaries
• 65.6% set a personal drinking limit before heading out

It turns out, way more Sussex students are making smart, mindful choices than you’d think.

And that’s not all - students are finding plenty of ways to pace themselves and stay in control:

• 79.2% decided to have water between drinks
• Around 81% made sure to line their stomach before drinking
• 1 in 4 students kept tabs on their units throughout the night

Here are some useful resources in case you ever need urgent support

• In an emergency, always call 999. If you are on campus then call 999 first then security on 01273 873333
• Ask for Angela - if you feel unsafe in a bar - ask the people serving for Angela and they will discretely get you out of the venue
• Safe Space is open 23:30-04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays in St. Paul's Church if you are vulnerable/ distressed to receive help, support, first aid, water or to use a phone charger.

This Halloween, make it about fun, friends, and feeling good!