I'm from Birmingham (UK) and people seem to start drinking a lot earlier over here; I assume cause the legal limit is 18 rather than 21. I have never touched a drop of alcohol. As in literally not a drop. And while at the age of 15-17 people had little or no respect for me and my non-drinkingness; since 18 (I'm 22 now) everybody who finds out (especially in night clubs) is like "Wow thats amazing". I've also never tried a cigarette or any other form of drug. I barely even have caffine due to not liking things like tea, coffee, red bull etc. I feel like I'm rebelling, by not rebelling. And its brilliant. I stroll into Snobs (main night club of choice) and I'm the first one on the dance floor and the last one off it, whether the dancefloor is empty or full I couldnt care less. I suppose Im lucky in that I dont care what pople think about as long as Im enjoying myself. And it does help that I'm pretty adept at dancing :) But besides me going on an ego trip here, I have far more respect for people who used to drink, especially rely on it, and have now given it up. Its the easiest thing in the world to be able to say no when you dont know what the experience is like that you are saying no to. Whereas people who have become reliant on it, then have given it up, massive respect for you guys!