DrinkSmart survey says students face multiple sources of stress outside of school

The student-led initiative DrinkSmart—operated by Smart Serve Ontario—has released its 2025 Campus Pulse Survey results. The survey of 4,000 Ontario postsecondary students found that students are facing a mix of sources of stress outside of school, including cost of living, employment, housing, and mental health. The study authors noted relatively low rate of gambling, cannabis use, and alcohol use, and stated that alcohol use appears to be lower among the younger students than their older counterparts. In comments to CTV News, students and staff from higher ed highlighted a gap between the need for support and awareness of available services.