Schoolies on Sunshine Coast swap schooners for smoothies

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The class of 2022 say they 'don't want to waste a day being hungover' and just want a 'chill, fun time', reflecting a trend among young people towards drinking less.

abc.net.au/news/sunshine-coast-schoolies-swap-schooners-for-smoothies/101671760In a far cry from the packed crowds and pumping DJ sets of the Gold Coast, schoolies on the Sunshine Coast say they are looking for a laid-back vibe.

The study noted concerns for the future, health consciousness, social media and binge drinking not being seen as "cool" anymore as some of the potential reasons for the drinking decline. "I think they like to explore throughout more of the day, they care more about doing other things and don't want to waste a day being hungover," she said.Savannah Nicholls said she had hoped for more parties, but was having a good time and was looking forward to a night off the drinks."But it was cheaper down here, so we decided to come here and it's still pretty fun.

 

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As a 19 year old the amount of people I know that won't drink but will smoke a cone and go snort some oxys is crazy lmfao.

Good. Australia has a drinking problem. Getting blind drunk is celebrated when it really shouldn't. I know more people who smoke cannabis than drink alcohol. It's poison

G1 Maude Flanders. 🙄

And a smidge of cocaine.

Different generation. A lot smarter too.

Kelsey… BEAVER? 😂🤣😂

Yeah sure. Hilarious.

News?

This is the way it should be, well done

Good for them. I've wasted holiday time drunk and hungover, they're doing it right.

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