And alongside better sleep, 52% of the Dry January participants surveyed reported having more energy, while 50% said they had better overall health.

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. Read ...

Dry January is becoming a lifestyle beyond the first month of the year fueled by wellness focused Millennials and Gen Z'ers.

While New York City bars have contended with Dry January for years, they are also continuing to navigate the fallout from the pandemic. Last year, Omicron was raging in January.

“One downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month,” one expert warned.

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.

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.

Dry January works Studies confirm that after a nonalcoholic start to the year, people tend to consume less in the months that follow, and their overall mood improves.

Is Dry January a little too dry for you? Why more people are opting for a “Damp January” Those who don't want to go full teetotaler are choosing a "Damp January," in which they drink just a ...

What is Dry January? Dry January is a 31-day challenge where participants elect to abstain from wine, beer, spirits and all other alcoholic drinks in January. Dry January began in 2013 as a public ...

Dry January isn't just for problem drinkers. It's making me wonder why I drink at all. Thankfully, drinking less is having a moment. Terms like 'sober curious' are catching on, and the mocktail ...

Ashley Deringer had her sights set on a Dry January this year. In 2021, Ms. Deringer, a 50-year-old nurse practitioner in Gainesville, Ga., found that the stress of her job made it difficult to ...