Dry January is a month-long challenge where people ditch alcohol to reset their bodies, minds, and drinking habits after the indulgences of the holiday season. Born out of a desire for healthier ...

Many Americans may participate in Dry January this month, a public health campaign that encourages going alcohol-free for 31 days. Here's what to know about the effects of staying sober for 4 weeks.

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 publishing new articles for this series throughout January.

January is a cold, merciless return to reality after the holidays. So instead of going totally dry, make it a Dry Martini January with one of these lesser-known gins.

Dry January, a month-long alcohol-free challenge, has gained popularity worldwide as a way to reset habits and prioritize health. The initiative, which originated in the U.K. in 2013, ...

Dry January is not just about abstaining from alcohol for one month—it’s an opportunity to assess how alcohol fits into your life. Participants often report feeling healthier, clearer, and ...

The Dry January campaign was started in 2013 by Alcohol Change U.K., a charity focused on reducing alcohol harm. What are the health benefits of Dry January? While research on how quitting alcohol ...

During Dry January, people may choose to avoid alcohol. It can bring some health benefits, but a small business owner said it impacts sales. To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app.

You’ll be hearing a lot about Dry January this month as our friends, relatives and co-workers consider taking on the challenge. Some will start and finish, others will start and quit.

Dry January began as a public health initiative, a health-focused movement encouraging sobriety not for glamorous reasons or public perception, but as a chance for genuine self-reflection.

In January of 2023, Meharry, one of the country’s four HBCU medical institutions, became the official U.S. home of the International Dry January Campaign, which began over a decade ago in Great ...