Dry January – that month-long festival of guilt, shame and repentance – is still the biggest abstinence initiative in this neck of the woods, but other months are beginning to gain ground. No Alcohol November is becoming more popular, especially with those who want to launch a pre-emptive strike before the mindless abandon of the… Read More: Katie Byrne: Sober October has the right idea but the… »
Dry January may encourage people to drink more in the festive season and prevent drinkers facing up to their addiction, a liver consultant has warned. Dr. Mark Wright, a consultant at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, said the month-long detox might act as a “decoy” for permanently cutting down. About five million Britons now… Read More: Dry January: Why a liver specialist thinks the month-long detox… »
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