Audio: Hear what young
professionals in Sevenoaks think of the stats

However, more than half of students in Kent still drink at least
double the amount they should - and more than a quarter have
blacked out or lost their memory.

According to Drinkaware's chief executive Chris Sorek,
students have an undeserved reputation for irresponsible
drinking.

He said: "Despite the reputation students have of drinking to
excess, being at university shouldn't be seen as synonymous with
being drunk.

"We need to challenge this sterotype and combat the
acceptability of drunkenness among all young adults, whether they
are a students or not."