Why People Are Choosing an Alcohol-Free Start to the Year
If you have turned on the news lately you have likely heard about Dry January. It is a buzzworthy trend that has taken over social media, daytime talk shows, and just about anywhere you look. The 31-day challenge encourages people to stay sober for the entire month.
For many, the month-long hiatus from drinking couldn’t come at a better time. As one person put it, the holidays brought stress and anxiety which meant 11 days of drinking. Dry January gives people a chance to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol after potentially overdoing it between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve.
According to CBS News, Dry January could have a number of benefits that people may not even realize.
- It could help you lose weight.
- It could help you save money.
- It could result in better sleep and more energy.
- Your skin and blood pressure may improve.
- It could lower your risk of cancer.
The benefits are extraordinary even over a short period. It can also help you take a look at whether there is an underlying reliance or addiction to alcohol. In some cases, a 31-day sobriety challenge can help open someone’s eyes if they cannot stop drinking even if they want to. In those cases, it may be time to consider seeking professional assistance.
In other cases, it may simply be an opportunity to enjoy the health benefits of abstaining from alcohol in a global challenge. It is never too late to start. Dry January can turn into Dry February or Dry 2023.