This article is part of Dry January, Straight Up, your no-BS guide to cutting out alcohol for 31 days—or longer. SELF will be ...

The Dry January 10k in Milton Keynes on Sunday is organised by Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind the initiative to try an ...

"It is a great chance to hit the reset button after so many holiday ... of participating in Dry January this year, there are some health factors to consider before ditching alcohol for an entire ...

Dry January began in 2013 as a campaign by the U.K.-based charity Alcohol Change UK. It encourages people to stop drinking for a month, aiming for a rest after the often indulgent holiday season.

Participants often report feeling healthier, clearer, and more energized after just a month of ... consult with a healthcare provider before beginning Dry January. For some, gradually reducing ...

Experts are concerned about a potential pitfall of Dry January, saying it could cause ... The expert advice comes after the US Surgeon General advised that a cancer warning should be printed ...

SHE ALSO WARNS ABOUT DRINKING HEAVILY ON FEBRUARY 1ST AFTER DRY JANUARY. SO DOING THAT AFTER NOT DRINKING AT ALL COULD BE DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO ALCOHOL POISONING. REPORTING LI The start of a ...

"A really big one is sleep," Stockwell added, who explained while many people may find having a drink before bed helps ... consumption again after completing Dry January? According to Stockwell ...

In one large analysis published in the journal Psychology & Health, researchers recruited 4,232 adults and studied them before and after they took part in Dry January. They found that all the ...

had fewer drinks when they did drink and were drunk less often six months after Dry January was completed. Dry January participants were also better able to refuse alcoholic drinks. These benefits ...