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| | | | | ICYMI: Many folks avoid drinking alcohol for the full month of January, a trend widely known as Dry January. People choose not to drink for many reasons — but no matter the inspiration, the potential health benefits of cutting back are convincing. Stopping for just 30 days can help repair liver damage, reduce heart disease risk, boost brain power, and improve sleep, to name a few potential perks. | | Dry January may be over, but Dry (or damp) February just got started! If you're dabbling with the idea of drinking less as a habit, we're here today to help you navigate this journey. Scroll down to find tips, resources, and recipes for delicious nonalcoholic (NA) drinks that you might want to make! | | | | | | | Cheers,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
February 5, 2025 • 3 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Sober curious? We've got tips, resources, and mocktail recipes for you | | So, you want to stop drinking — or drink less often — but you're unsure where to begin. Knowing your "why" is a great place to start (and return to when things get tough). Then, once you're ready to take the next step, keep this advice in mind: | - Talk about it: Sharing your intentions with your loved ones can help them respect your decision and hold you accountable.
- Change your environment: This could look like removing alcohol from your home, skipping happy hour events, or going out for coffee instead of cocktails with friends.
- Try stress-reducing strategies: Do you lean on alcohol to chill out? Swap out the booze for exercising, getting a massage, reading, or practicing yoga.
- Drink mocktails and NA beverages: Plenty of delicious alcohol-free options exist for when you want a refreshing drink after work or at a friend's house.
- Seek support: If you're having a hard time or want to connect with others in a similar boat, you can join support groups, follow sober influencers, or speak with a therapist.
| | Remember: You've got this! And if you need support along the way, we've got plenty of resources that can help, including the ones below. | | Read these articles to learn more about the link between alcohol use and your health: | | | | These guides can help you stay on track once you start cutting back: | | | | | 💌 Want us to cover more topics around sober curiosity in future newsletters? Email wellnesswire@healthline.com to share your thoughts and questions. | | | | | | | | | | Thanks for reading, and take care, friends! Tim will be in your inbox on Friday. | | | | | | |
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