Take on the Dry January challenge and sip your way through it—dry wine style! Don’t let January end without raising a glass (or two) to these must-try dry wine picks.

Every year, one of the most popular New Year's resolutions is observing Dry January. Case in point: On TikTok, #dryjanuary posts were up 50% toward the end of last year compared to the same period in 2023.

With many committing to health goals for the new year, “Dry January” is trending all over social media. A Columbus addiction specialist offered his thoughts on the movement which encourages folks to stop drinking alcohol during the first month of the year.

A number of studies have shown that abstaining from alcohol, even for just a month, can lead to improved sleep.

Lisa Kudrow revealed during an interview on “The Drew Barrymore Show” (via People) that she recently discovered a note the late Matthew Perry left for her inside the “Friends” cookie jar, which he gifted her after they wrapped filming the series finale in January 2004.

Alcoholhelp.com says 35% of Gen-Z aged 21-24 practiced Dry January in 2024. While it is known alcohol it is not healthy, taking a 31 day break can be difficult. Can cannabis help y? Cannabis can serve as an effective substitute for alcohol during the month,

But while Dry January is about eliminating (or at least reducing) alcohol intake, it shouldn’t necessitate forgoing tasty, adult-oriented beverages. Just ask Molly Flynn, who owns Bloomhaven Bottle Shop in Fairhaven which specializes in exclusively zero-proof drinks.

Even if you don't participate, you've likely heard of Dry January at this point. The international month of sobriety is picking up steam but has a long history.

Whether you’re practicing Dry January, Damp January or just want to know what the fuss is about non-alcoholic spirits, today is a good day to dive in. According to the drinks data service IWSR, the no-alcohol category is expected to deliver incremental growth of $4 billion in the next three years.