I'VE never been that bothered about boozing.

Chugging snakebites at university - an odd concoction of cider and lager - I tried my best to fit in, but a night on the alcohol never ended well.

While my friends thought nothing of necking a bottle of wine for 'pre-drinks', my one attempt to do the same left me in bed sozzled.

And don't mention the hangover - they were brutal and I used to dread it. Then, once I had kids, dealing with them and a sore head just didn't seem worth it.

As I got older, I went from heavy nights out to enjoying a civilised glass of wine or two with dinner.

But the strong stuff has never been something I've craved and I knew it was a vice I wouldn't miss.

So much so - and call me a bore - but I recently made the decision to go teetotal.

And I'm not the only one

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