Sober challenges and seasons
Dry January, Sober October, and getting through the high-risk times of year.
Dry January: what it is, the science, and how to do itDry January means a month off alcohol. Here is who runs it, the honest health evidence, how to do it, and how to keep the gains past January 31.Sober October: What It Is, the Honest Health Effects, and How to Do a Month Off AlcoholWhat Sober October is, who runs it (Macmillan), and the honest health effects of a month off alcohol, with primary research, caveats, and how-to tips.Dry July: The Month Off Alcohol That Funds Cancer CareDry July is an Australian cancer fundraiser where people skip alcohol for July. Here is how it works, the honest health effects, and how to carry it forward.Dry February: A Month Off Alcohol, Honestly ExplainedDry February is a month off alcohol, run by FebFast in Australia and Suchej unor in Czechia. What the science shows, plus how to do it and keep going.Sober September: A 30-Day Break From Alcohol, Honestly ExplainedSober September is a 30-day break from alcohol. Here is who runs it, the honest health effects, practical tips, and how to keep the gains past day 30.Alcohol Awareness Month (April): What It Is and How to Take PartAlcohol Awareness Month runs every April. Here is who started it, what the Alcohol-Free Weekend is, and the honest health effects of a month off drinking.No-Drink November: A Sober Challenge Before the HolidaysNo-Drink November is a month off alcohol before the holidays. Here is what it is, the honest health effects, who runs it, and how to keep the momentum going.Staying Sober During the Holidays: A Survival GuidePractical, research-backed ways to stay sober through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year, plus the honest health effects of a stretch off alcohol.Staying Sober on Vacation: A Practical Travel-Season GuidePractical, research-backed ways to stay sober on vacation: handle resorts, flights, and social pressure, plus the honest health payoff of a stretch off alcohol.