A semi-dry ritual dubbed “Damp January” has become an annual event for people who want to cut back on alcohol without giving it up entirely.

Dry January began as a campaign created and led by Alcohol Change UK more than a decade ago. The British charity and advocacy group aims to reduce the harms of alcohol, according to their website .

Dry January is a 31-day challenge to abstain from alcohol consumption during the entire month of January. It was officially founded in 2013. $3,500 iPhone possible?

Dry January provides an opportunity to level-set as we enter a new (and hopefully better) year, says Sheinbaum. In truth, alcohol likely isn’t actually doing you any favors in terms of curing ...

While Dry January -- giving up alcohol for the month of January -- has been shown to have benefits like better sleep and increased energy, giving up drinks could also help you live longer and look ...

Dry January continues to have followers as the years go by, allowing the “sober curious” to reassess their relationship with alcohol and to decide how much to cut back on intake. Its yearly ...

Dry January is a chance to pause, listen to what is happening in our bodies and lives, and think about what’s next, Fauble says. That could mean a look at your physical health, but also at your ...

Dry January participants were also better able to refuse alcoholic drinks. These benefits were even seen in people who did not complete the whole month of Dry January. It might seem daunting to ...

Dry January, as in ditching alcohol in the first month of the new year, is an annual tradition for many people. For some, it’s part of a New Year’s resolution to drink less, while others ...

Dry January is a month-long challenge that involves abstaining from alcohol. Cutting back on alcohol is linked to both short- ...

Experts are concerned about a potential pitfall of Dry January, saying it could cause unhealthy withdrawal symptoms in participants who may not realize they have a drinking problem. "Events like ...