Want to Do Dry January? One Month Without Alcohol Can Benefit Sleep, Mood, and Health

Photo: Mocktails are a great alternative during Dry January. Photo credit: Helena Lopes via Pexels. Article by Rosie McCall. Discover Magazine – January 1, 2026.

After a month of excess drinking for many, there is good reason to switch your cocktail for a mocktail or try a new zero percent beer during Dry January. A new review published in Alcohol and Alcoholism found that one month of sobriety is linked to a number of positive physical and psychological health outcomes. This includes better sleep, better mood, and better liver function. Even those who did not quit the booze entirely but simply moderated their intake saw improvements. […]

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