Dry January is an exercise of abstaining from alcohol for the entirety of the first month of the year. For many, drinking alcohol during the holidays and the weeks leading up to the festive season is commonplace. Social drinking is widely considered a way to lighten the mood and bring people together. Yet the holiday season is a complex time for many. Alcohol is often used to manage stress and other emotional discomfort during that time of the year. Even casual and social drinkers find themselves drinking more than usual. Fortunately, the new year is an opportunity to give yourself time to rec…
