The holidays tend to be a time of overindulgence — imbibing in more alcoholic beverages than you may typically do. It’s why many people decide to “dry out” in January with a month-long sobriety ...

(NEXSTAR) – After weeks of holiday treats, feasts and libations, some swear off alcohol entirely to start the year, a military march into 31 days of sobriety known as dry January. But what is a “damp” ...

Movements such as “Sober October," “Dry January,” and having a "damp" lifestyle give people the opportunity to pay attention to their drinking. “Sober curious” people may wonder how their life could ...

This article is part of Dry January, Straight Up, your no-BS guide to cutting out alcohol for 31 days—or longer. SELF will be publishing new articles for this series throughout January. Read more here ...