E184: Benefits of Dry January: What the Research Says

Dry January is a great time to take a break from drinking after going hard over the holidays, but does it have an impact on your ability to drink less or stay sober? In this episode I’m discussing the research on Dry January participants, the benefits you may see this month, and if Dry January is associated with a reduction in drinking long term. I’ll also explain how you can increase your chances of success this month and my best tips for staying sober.

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Resources I offer:

• Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
• Dry January Group Coaching Program https://www.soberpowered.com/dry-january-coaching
• (Coming Soon) Anger Management Program https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
• Weekly emails on Thursdays with the sober tip of the week, announcements, interviews, and more. https://soberpowered.myflodesk.com/zzwwfuio1l
• Free resources https://www.soberpowered.com/free

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Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.

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