LOOKING BACK AND AHEAD –
Nov. 29, 2025 – BEING in the public eye may seem glamorous, but behind flashy Instagram pics and champagne on tap, a number of celebrities have revealed the dark toll alcohol has had on their lives. Now, not only have they spoken about the negative effects booze has had on their lives – but they have bravely shared candid photos of them during their low points with drink. They are joining an increasing number of people who’ve turned their back on alcohol, with one in five adult Brits now being ‘teetotal.’
Meanwhile, while 63 per cent of UK adults drink at least once a month, 90 per cent of drinkers are trying to moderate their drinking in some way, according to Bupa.
We all know that booze is harmful to the body, with chronic consumption risking liver damage or failure, heart disease, stroke, gastrointestinal problems, and cancer.
But alcohol can have a big effect on how we look, too. EastEnders’ star Charlie Brooks recently shared snaps showing a drastic difference in her appearance since ditching booze.
The soap actress, 44, has put her party days behind her as she acknowledged six years away from alcohol, declaring to fans that she’s got the ‘sober glow’.
Despite announcing her former love of drink, Charlie said she ditched the booze for good after a loop of ‘regret, shame and fear’ plagued her for years – and described it as the “best thing I’ve ever done”.
