In 2025 the trend continues, with Newsweek reporting that almost a third of Americans plan to participate in some form of Dry January. "More than 90 percent of people on our platform, they're doing it ...

As more people participate in Dry January, many consider extending their sobriety. Matthew Drury, a chemical dependency program manager, suggests reflecting on why you stopped drinking and noting ...

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