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OPINION - Forget Dry January. Forget Veganuary. Eat, drink and be merry

Let’s have Wet January. This is an insane time to think of giving up meat and drink

Evening Standard

Dry January, T-breaks and the myth of willpower: An alternative reset in the New Year

Many Canadians start the new year with attempts to abstain from alcohol and cannabis for the month of January. However, this all-or-nothing approach to a healthier lifestyle may be unsustainable for many due to complex biological and psychosocial drivers that trigger substance use in the first place. Fear not, abstinence…

The Conversation

Dry January: cultural shift around alcohol, but political resistance remains

"Dry January", an initiative to encourage people to stop drinking during the month after the holidays, has had trouble picking up steam in France, where winemakers hold political and economic clout. RFI spoke to Mickaël Naassila, initiator of the French version of "Dry January" – Defi de Janvier – and…

Radio France Internationale

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Did you manage Dry January? The expert guide to staying motivated and alcohol-free for longer

Want the glowing skin, great sleep and weight loss that a dry January gave you? Here’s how to stay off the wagon

Evening Standard

Expert warns of major mistake people make at end of Dry January

Month of alcohol abstinence has now ended for many

The Independent UK

10 best alcohol-free spirits for headache-free sipping

Wet your whistle this Dry January with these booze-free bevs

The Independent UK

Doctors lament lack of state support for 'Dry January' in France

The "Dry January" initiative encourages people to refrain from drinking alcohol for a month to raise awareness about its impact on health. While backed by some sixty organisations, specialists have criticised the government for not openly supporting the campaign.

Radio France Internationale

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I took a month off from drinking - here’s what I learned

Should you give Dry January a try this year? Amber Raiken writes about health benefits and social drawbacks that came from taking a month-long break from alcohol

The Independent UK

I took a one-month break from drinking, here’s how Dry January will benefit you

Should you give Dry January a try this year? Amber Raiken writes about health benefits and social drawbacks that came from taking a month-long break from alcohol

The Independent UK

Tom Holland says he was ‘obsessed’ with alcohol before getting sober: ‘I was really, really struggling’

The ‘Spider-Man’ star decided to give up drinking after trying Dry January

The Independent UK

Cheers to getting through Dry January. Moderation over bingeing should be our next goal

In England, just 4% of people consume 30% of the alcohol sold. Harm reduction measures, such as those in Scotland, are essential, says public health professor Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

'I stopped drinking booze on dates and it made life much more exciting'

In the aftermath of Dry January, Jen Baker, 42, explains what she has learnt by ditching booze on dates - and advice for those doing the same

Daily Mirror

Test your knowledge of famous Irish pubs with our quiz

Mark the end of Dry January by completing our tricky quiz on pubs around Ireland

Irish Mirror

Robin Abcarian: Dry January hasn't been so bad after all

It's almost the end of my first Dry January, and I am happy to report — as if you didn't already know — that it's possible to stop drinking even when you think you can't.

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Nutritionist shares what happens to your body when you drink after Dry January

As Dry January ends you might be tempted to celebrate with a pint or two, but one nutritionist has warned against going straight back into old habits

Tribune News Service

Not just ‘Dry January’: More Baltimore bars are offering alcohol-free drinks year-round

BALTIMORE — Scott Lanphear wasn’t expecting much of a reaction when he fired off a Facebook post earlier this month about the nonalcoholic cocktails available at Patterson Public House.

Daily Mirror

Martha Stewart, 81, posts flawless bare-face selfies and boasts 'no filters or facelifts'

The iconic American TV chef and homemaker looked unrecognisable as she underwent a beauty treatment at a swanky salon, after admitting that Dry January and pilates had helped her youthful glow

Liverpool Echo

Unexpected side effects you may notice if you've stuck to Dry January

The month of January is now almost over

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Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Free nonalcoholic booze from egregious regulation

People observing “Dry January” voluntarily abstain from alcohol during the first month of the year. The practice has grown in popularity, and we suspect more than a few participants are counting down the days until February begins and the calendar becomes clear for resumed tippling.

Wales Online

Woman tried Dry January after 'horrendous' hangover - and has been sober for 3 years so far

Aimee Pearce wasn't even tempted to drink on her wedding day last year

Wales Online

What happens to your body during Dry January

There can be a host of benefits

Evening Standard

Booze or no booze: Can Evening Standard’s team tell the difference?

They’re troublesome, but from time to time we suffer fits of moral fortitude, in which we attempt to edify ourselves. You’ll recognise the form — killing the booze, giving the gym another go, sleeping, that sort of thing. Halfway through Dry January we decided to put our team to the…

Chicago Sun-Times

Dry January, not Beerless January, at Go Brewing in Naperville

Go Brewing in Naperville, Illinois’ only no- and low-alcohol craft brewery, encourages customers to go boozeless.

Liverpool Echo

What actually happens to your body during Dry January

Excessive drinking can impact everything from your sleep to hormone levels

Manchester Evening News

Is Dry January really worth the effort?

71% of people who undertook Dry January said they slept better

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