Would you ditch the booze – and the horrible hangover that often comes along with it? We spoke to several teetotallers to find out what’s so good about being alcohol-free. It’s fair to say that alcohol fuels a lot of activities in life, particularly in the summer season. However, while alcohol can certainly lead to a fun time, one too many glasses of wine or Aperol spritz can also result in some questionable behaviour and feeling less than fabulous the next day.

Sadie Bass, an influencer from Bristol, 28, speaks out about her newfound sobriety to her 82.3k followers on her Instagram channel. Choosing to go sober mainly for her mental health, Sadie said she was ‘fed up of feeling terrible and low all week, only to feel better by Friday and do it all over again.

’ On her wildest night, the content creator ended up dislocating her knee while partying in a bar in Soho, London. A post shared by Sadie Bass💋 (@sadiebass_) Whether you’re looking to sack off the sauce just for summer or go completely teetotal, it can be a daunting journey to embark upon. Learning to navigate summer terrace visits and barbecues can seem like a challenge, with many tempting opportunites about.

According to Sadie, the beginning wasn’t easy – particularly in social situations as there tends to be the constant need to explain why you’re not drinking. However she added: ‘As time goes on, it gets easier and more worth it – when you start seeing the benefits. ‘I have so much free tim.