Taking a month-long break from alcohol during October will benefit you - and charity. Next month is OcSober, a month in which South Africans are encouraged to refrain from alcohol use as part of a campaign to raise awareness about alcohol misuse. The concept is simple: stay sober in October and donate the money you would have spent on alcohol to charity. Consider the following benefits of joining the bandwagon as you prepare for next month: BETTER SLEEP When you drink too muc

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