The stress related to the covid19pandemic has led to a significant increase in alcohol being used as a coping mechanism. Now there are more people interested in reducing this habit. In the United Kingdom, 1 out of every 6 drinking adults are participating in “Dry January” and will abstain from alcohol in the entire month of January.
While there may be a slight surge of alcohol use the first week of February, it is estimated that the benefits of this program will lend to physical & mental health goals with new strategies of stress management. Many Americans are expected to partake in Dry January – and all indications are that February will be wet!
