Speaking of Psychology· Folge 314

Dry January: Why more people are taking a break from alcohol, with Richard de Visser, PhD

Mittwoch, 8. Januar 2025 · 36 min

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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called to add cancer warnings to alcohol labels. For many people, “Dry January” offers a chance try out a low- or no-alcohol life. Health psychologist Richard de Visser, PhD, talks about what’s driving public interest in Dry January and other “sober curious” trends; how temporarily giving up drinking can affect your mental and physical health; and how to succeed if you’d like to give Dry January a try.

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