Dry January and Beyond: Stop drinking for your health

Dr. Archana Dubey

Special to the Village News

Millions of people worldwide are participating in the health movement of Dry January,by choosing not to drink alcohol for the month.

Because many Americans reported increasing their alcohol intake during the coronavirus pandemic, there is concern that consumption has remained high even after the pandemic ended. Health professionals report they are seeing increased drinking habits, especially among women.

California ranks 34th in the nation in excessive drinking, with 19.1% of adults reporting that they drink in excess, according to United Health Fo...