Dr. Barry Dworkin

‘Dry January’: 1 month of no alcohol makes real difference to health, study confirms. No so fast. Although the campaign’s aim are to be commended, long-term outcomes are not reported.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 14, 2026

Source:
‘Dry January’: 1 month of no alcohol makes real difference to health, study confirms

Reference:
A scoping review of Dry January: evidence and future direction

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