Most drinkers do not develop a disorder. But, research shows that Americans are drinking more and for longer each time they drink than ever before.
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Sober October Is Here: Inside The Benefits Of Going Alcohol-Free
A 2018 study found that heavy and moderate drinkers who abstained for a month saw their health improve.
Being "Sober Curious" Helps Some Explore Relationship With Alcohol
“Being sober curious is about questioning every impulse or expectation to drink and using the answers to inform whether or not you actually drink,” says the author who coined the term. Make room, Dry January—there’s another sobriety exploration method in town. In recent months, the term “sober curious” has become more prominent. Rather than abstaining… Continue reading Being "Sober Curious" Helps Some Explore Relationship With Alcohol
Dry January's Popularity Leads More Bars To Mix Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Bars are crafting specialty drinks with flashy names to draw in alcohol-free customers during the month of January. The Dry January public health campaign started several years ago by a group called Alcohol Change UK, a London-based advocacy group. Now the campaign has spread to the U.S., and many New York bars are finding themselves mixing… Continue reading Dry January's Popularity Leads More Bars To Mix Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Dry January Has Many Benefits, Research Reveals
A reduction in year-round drinking is one of the many benefits of going dry for the entire month of January, new research shows. For some, saying no to alcohol for the first month of a new year is viewed as the ultimate way to reset — especially after the holidays. Known as Dry January, this… Continue reading Dry January Has Many Benefits, Research Reveals
"Sober October" Gains Traction As Way To Reset Mentally, Physically
Sober October is derived from a UK campaign aimed at raising awareness about alcohol consumption. Going alcohol-free doesn’t have to be just for those in recovery. According to Forbes, there are both mental and physical benefits to taking a month off from alcohol—and anyone can dial in on those benefits by taking part in Sober… Continue reading "Sober October" Gains Traction As Way To Reset Mentally, Physically