A semi-dry ritual dubbed “Damp January” has become an annual event for people who want to cut back on alcohol without giving it up entirely.

Dry January is a month-long challenge where people ditch alcohol to reset their bodies, minds, and drinking habits after the indulgences of the holiday season. Born out of a desire for healthier ...

Dry January is a thing. But if you want to go a month without consuming alcohol, you need to prepare now. Among imbibers, between 15% and 35% may participate in Dry January, which began in 2013 as ...

Dry January is a month-long challenge that involves abstaining from alcohol. Cutting back on alcohol is linked to both short- ...

Dry January is a chance to pause, listen to what is happening in our bodies and lives, and think about what’s next, Fauble says. That could mean a look at your physical health, but also at your ...

Use Dry January as a chance to re-evaluate your relationship with alcohol, says Koob. Notice when you crave it and try to find other ways to address those issues. Feeling anxious?

While Dry January has real benefits, it’s not a magic solution for everyone. For some, giving up alcohol for a month is easy but doesn’t lead to permanent change.

Dry January provides an opportunity to level-set as we enter a new (and hopefully better) year, says Sheinbaum. In truth, alcohol likely isn’t actually doing you any favors in terms of curing ...

“Dry January,” as the name implies, involves avoiding alcohol for 31 days during the month of January. The movement is part of a public health campaign that people have been practicing across ...

Many Americans may participate in Dry January this month, a public health campaign that encourages going alcohol-free for 31 days. Here's what to know about the effects of staying sober for 4 weeks.

Experts are concerned about a potential pitfall of Dry January, saying it could cause unhealthy withdrawal symptoms in participants who may not realize they have a drinking problem. "Events like ...