Maybe your nightly glass of wine is starting to feel less like self-care and more like self-medicating. Maybe drinking gives you hangxiety. Maybe you’ve seen the research that links alcohol to higher rates of heart disease, cancer, and other health risks. There are endless reasons you might want to try a Dry January, and whatever yours is, we’re here to help make cutting out booze easier—whether it’s for 31 days or the long haul.
Dry January, Straight Up
The Research on Alcohol Has Changed. Here’s Where We Stand Today
Recent studies suggest drinking is riskier than once believed. What do we know now that we didn’t know then—and is it time to stop sipping for good?
By Cassie Shortsleeve
If Dry January Feels Impossible, Try a ‘Damp’ January
You can still cut back on alcohol this month without eliminating all traces of it from your life.
By Sarah Klein, CPT
9 Ways to Turn Down a Drink When Someone Won’t Mind Their Damn Business
You don’t owe anyone an explanation, but these excuses can help you dodge the nosy questions.
By Jenna Ryu
We Tested Dozens of Zero-Proof Drinks—These Are the Best Money Can Buy
Beer, wine, and mocktails…minus the hangover.
By Sarah Felbin