Teetotalism is the practice of voluntarily abstaining from the consumption of alcohol. A person who practises teetotalism is known as a teetotaler and is said to be teetotal. Globally, in 2016, 57% of adults did not drink alcohol in the past year, and 44.5% had never consumed alcohol. A number of temperance organizations have been founded to promote teetotalism and provide spaces for nondrinkers to socialize.