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'My family were inside playing games - I was outside swigging gin'

Hattie Underwood tells how hitting rock bottom saw her bin the booze for good, as Sober October invites drinkers to swap pints and hangovers for clearer heads in a 31-day challenge to go alcohol-free
It’s been part of our culture for thousands of years, the social lubricant for everything from nights out with friends to parties and office get-togethers. Around 80% of the UK population enjoy a tipple, yet alcohol is regarded by many experts as soc... [7222 chars]
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