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If ‘dry’ January sounds daunting, try ‘damp’ January instead

If ‘dry’ January sounds daunting, try ‘damp’ January instead

If you can’t commit to a full month of abstinence, take heart: You don’t have to go cold turkey to improve your relationship with alcohol.

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Every year thousands of people take part in the Dry January sobriety challenge to improve their health and regain control of their drinking. But if you can’t commit to a full month of abstinence, take heart: You don’t have to go cold turkey to improve your relationship with alcohol.

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.

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