At its core, Dry January is all about gathering information about your relationship with alcohol, said Joseph Schacht, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine who studies treatment for alcohol and addictive disorders.

Discover the health benefits of Dry January, from better sleep and improved energy to weight loss and clearer skin. See why skipping alcohol for a month matters.

Emily Krasnenkova, of Firelake Grill House and Cocktail Bar, shares some zero-proof cocktails.

January is a cold, merciless return to reality after the holidays. So instead of going totally dry, make it a Dry Martini January with one of these lesser-known gins.