Dry January: The Benefits of Abstaining from Alcohol

If you didn’t start your “Dry January,” a month without alcohol at the start of the year, you can always start today.

We’re taking a look at just some of the benefits of taking a little time off from beer, wine and liquor.

One of the first things people notice is they look better.

Drinking dries out your skin and dehydrates other body tissues.

Within a week of not drinking, your complexion is brighter.

You feel better.

No more hangovers, dry mouth, or dark circles under your eyes.

Plus when you quit drinking, people have lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

You have better control over your emotions, including depression and anxiety.

Alcohol is a depressant and can leave you feeling emotionally imbalanced.

You can lose weight.

Alcohol has no nutritional value, but plenty of empty calories.

And you’ll save money!

Take the cash you’d spend on drinks and put it towards something you’d like to buy yourself.

Experts say for men, two drinks per day is considered drinking in moderation.

For women, it’s one or fewer.

And if you are dealing with addiction, there are many resources available to help, including