Having a drink when socialising, relaxing or with a meal are all perfectly normal, as long as it is enjoyed in moderation.
But if you wake up after having a few too many the night before, you may want to swear off booze all together. For those who aren't ready to say goodbye to alcohol for good, now is the perfect time to take a break - and for a good cause.
October is an important month for thousands of Brits, as they take on the challenge of going sober in order to raise money for charity. The go sober campaign sees participants ditch the drinking for a month to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.